Predictions, Alineups and Odds for the Lyon – Montpellier Match

Will Both Teams Score?

Odds of -163 draw attention to the “Yes” bet on both teams to score, as we have reason to believe that Lyon and Montpellier will find the net. Statistics seem to indicate that this outcome is very likely.

Lyon Won in its Last Meeting against Montpellier

Lyon has recorded two consecutive home victories. However, they were defeated in their last match with a score of 3-1 against Paris Saint-Germain. OL had only 32% possession and attempted 3 shots on target, with Georges Mikautadze scoring a goal.

Montpellier recently finished in a 2-2 draw against Nice at the Stade de la Mosson, posting 51% possession and 8 shots on goal, with goals from Joris Chotard and Theo Sainte-Luce.

In their last clash at La Mosson, Lyon won 2-1. Over the last 10 meetings, Lyon have triumphed six times, while Montpellier have won four times.

Lyon – Last 10 Championship Matches

Lyon records 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals per game from 6.0 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Pierre Sage's side maintain an average possession of 56.8%, complete 508 passes and earn 5.4 corners per game, while conceding 0.9 goals and 4.5 corners from 4.5 shots on target and 11 .8 attempts.

The top scorer is Alexandre Lacazette with 5 goals, followed by Georges Mikautadze and Malick Fofana, who scored 4 and 3 goals respectively. Rayan Cherki and Said Benrahma are among the best passers with 3 assists, and goalkeeper Lucas Perri has kept his clean sheet 4 times.

Montpellier – Last 10 Championship Matches

Montpellier recorded 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 1.0 goals per match. La Paillade boasts an average possession of 46.2%, 383.8 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 4.1 corners conceded, while conceding 2.3 goals from 15.4 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Arnaud Nordin scored 4 goals, followed by Theo Sainte-Luce, Joris Chotard, Issiaga Sylla and Wahbi Khazri, who each scored 1 goal. The best assists in the last 10 matches are Jordan Ferri, Mousa Al-Taamari and Teji Savanier, with 1 assist each.

Predictable and Confirmed Alignments

Lyon (planned lineup): Lucas Perri, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Abner, Jordan Veretout, Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki, Alexandre Lacazette, Malick Fofana.

Montpellier (prévu alignment): Benjamin Lecomte, Enzo Tchato, Nikola Maksimovic, Modibo Sagnan, Issiaga Sylla, Rabby Nzingoula, Jordan Ferri, Mousa Al-Taamari, Teji Savanier, Arnaud Nordin, Akor Adams.

Analysis of Ligue 1 Experts

Football betting tips are compiled after an analysis of the latest team news as well as recent performances. We also look at the latest statistics which can help us predict how the match will play out.

Key statistics from the confrontations between Lyon and Montpellier:

• “Yes” has been recorded in 7 of OL’s last 10 home matches.
• This same bet has been registered in 12 of OL's last 20 matches.
• The “Yes” has been validated in 12 of Montpellier’s last 20 matches.
• This bet has been made in 3 of Montpellier's last 5 matches.
• And finally, the “Yes” was also recorded in 5 matches between these two teams.

Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction

It is reasonable to believe that both teams can score, which leads us to consider a “Yes” bet for both teams. The odds of -163 for this Ligue 1 match could offer a good return if this choice proves correct.

If you are looking for higher odds for this bet, you can combine it with the match result in the “Result and both teams to score” market. Predict the victory of one of the teams or even a draw to increase your stake.

Probability of Both Teams Scoring

The latest odds indicate that this pick has a 61.9% chance of success. Taking all factors into account, our experts estimate that there is a higher probability, falling between 65 and 70%. This bet is recommended for this very reason.

Published at 8:37 p.m., January 2, 2025.