An interesting fixture is on the cards as Montpellier and Lyon draw swords at Stade de la Mosson on Sunday, 16 February 2025. View our free Montpellier vs Lyon predictions below.
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Montpellier vs Lyon predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- While Montpellier have conceded first in 11 consecutive games, Lyon opened the scoring in each of their last four matches.
- Lyon registered the first goal in five of the last seven clashes between these teams.
- Montpellier suffered six defeats in their last seven encounters with Lyon.
- Five of the last six skirmishes between these outfits went above the 2.5-goal line.
Correct score prediction: Montpellier 1-2 Lyon
Lyon won six of the last seven clashes between these teams, and their last two wins at this stadium were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon are clear favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.67) – 60%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Lyon put an end to their seven-match winless streak with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Stade Reims last weekend. Their poor run of results has seen them drop to sixth in the Ligue 1 table.
On the other hand, Montpellier are currently at the bottom of the table with a 4-3-14 win-draw-loss record. They have lost back-to-back games without scoring.
With that in mind, Lyon are the expected winners at 4/6 (1.67). Teams with these odds usually have a 60% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that both teams were on the scoresheet in five of the last six meetings between these sides. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Not only have Montpellier struggled to find their stride, but they also have a poor track record against Lyon. The hosts have won only one of the last seven encounters between these teams, losing six times in the process.
France Ligue 1 04/01/25
Lyon
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 11/02/24
Montpellier
Lyon
France Ligue 1 19/08/23
Lyon
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 07/05/23
Lyon
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 22/10/22
Montpellier
Lyon
Montpellier preview: Plagued by injuries
For this weekend's game, Montpellier will be without Christopher Jullien, who has a cruciate ligament problem, Nikola Maksimovic, who has a hamstring injury, and Axel Gueguin, who has rib problems, while Kiki Kouyate and Issiaga Sylla are questionable.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sagnan, Maamma, Meite, Mbiayi, Fayad, Chotard, Luce, Savanier, Coulibaly & Delort.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
PSG
4
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Brest
1
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Reims
0
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
L
Marseille
5
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Angers
2
Montpellier
0
Lyon preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in six weeks
Olympique Lyonnais will have to do without Orel Mangala, who is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury, while star-forward Alexander Lacazette is questionable for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Kumbedi, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Matic, Tessmann, Cherki, Tolisso, Nuamah & Mikautadze
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Player to watch: Rayan Cherki
Rayan Cherki put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring once and registering two assists in Lyon's 4-0 victory over Reims. The 21-year-old has been the team's top performer with 10 direct goal involvements in the French top flight this season. It will be interesting to see how he performs this weekend.