Sparks will fly as Montpellier and Auxerre lock horns at Stade de la Mosson on Sunday, 22 September. View our free Montpellier vs Auxerre predictions below.
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Montpellier vs Auxerre predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Six of the last eight encounters between Montpellier and Auxerre featured goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in nine of Montpellier's last 10 games, and in four of Auxerre's last five matches.
- Montpellier and Auxerre have both lost their last three respective games.
- While Montpellier have conceded in 15 consecutive games, Auxerre have seen their defence breached in nine of their last 10 matches.
Correct score prediction: Montpellier 2-2 Auxerre
It is important to note that four of Auxerre's last seven trips to this stadium ended in stalemates. Both teams have struggled to win games recently, and we are confident that their respective winless streaks will continue with a draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Montpellier are expected winners
- HOME:5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW:5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY:2/1 (3.00) –
33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The past few months have not been very pleasant for Montpellier. They are currently on an 11-match winless streak, with three draws and eight defeats. On the other hand, Auxerre have lost three matches in a row, scoring just once in the process.
Although they suffered seven defeats in their last eight games, Montpellier are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds generally have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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While neither team has particularly scored many goals in recent weeks, they have had no trouble conceding. Montpellier have conceded a whopping 12 times in their last three matches, while Auxerre saw their defence breached eight times in their last three games.
On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 13/20 (1.65). That one has a 60.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest over the years
It is fair to point out that Montpellier came out on top in three of their last four clashes with Auxerre. However, in the last 20 encounters between these outfits, both teams have seven wins each, with six draws between them.
France Ligue 1 29/01/23
Auxerre
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 21/08/22
Montpellier
Auxerre
Montpellier preview: Hoping to halt their rotting streak
Montpellier will have a long list of absentees due to injuries, including Lucas Mincarelli, Mousa Tamari, Issiaga Sylla, Joris Chotard, Othmane Maamma, Boubakar Kouyate and Theo Sainte-Luce.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sacko, Sagnan, Dzodic, Mbiayi, Fayad, Nzingoula, Nordin, Savanier, Coulibaly & Adams.
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
L
Monaco
2
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
W
Auxerre
2
Montpellier
3
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
L
Rennes
3
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Nantes
3
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 23/08/24
L
PSG
6
Montpellier
0
Auxerre preview: Looking to avoid a fourth consecutive defeat
As for Auxerre, coach Christophe Pelissier will not be able to call upon the services of Lasso Coulibaly, Ange Loic N'Gatta, Gideon Mensah and Ousoumane Camara. These players are sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Leon (GK), Joly, Jubal, Osho, Hoever, Raveloson, Owusu, Sinayoko, Perrin, Traore & Bair.
France Ligue 1 27/09/24
W
Brest
0
Auxerre
3
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
L
Montpellier
3
Auxerre
2
France Ligue 1 14/09/24
L
Monaco
3
Auxerre
0
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
L
Le Havre
3
Auxerre
1
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
L
Nantes
2
Auxerre
0
Player to watch: Donovan Leon
Donovan Leon helped Auxerre secure their first win of the season in their Ligue 1 opener, as he set up his team's winning goal. Interestingly, although the former Brest shot-stopper made a total of 15 saves in three matches since then, he has conceded eight times in that three-game stretch. As Auxerre hope to snap their losing streak, they will need Leon to be at his best.
