Montpellier are set to take on Monaco in Ligue 1 on Friday, 17 January in a match that will have a big impact on both ends of the league table.
The hosts come into the match at the bottom of the table and seven points from safety so every match matters at this point, especially those played at home.
The visitors, meanwhile, are sat in third position and therefore in pole position in the race for Champions League qualification.
As part of our Ligue 1 betting tips, here is our Montpellier vs Monaco prediction.
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Montpellier vs Monaco prediction: Monaco to take all the points
Key Stats
- Monaco are unbeaten in their last four away matches in all competitions.
- Montpellier have won just two matches all season.
- Montpellier have conceded two or more goals in five of their last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Montpellier 1-2 Monaco
Monaco are unbeaten in their last four matches away from home so won't be troubled about going to Montpellier, the team that have picked up the fewest points at home this season. The hosts have been getting a goal or two in recent weeks, though, so expect them to make a decent game of it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors start as favourites
- HOME: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Montpellier vs Monaco odds indicate that the hosts have very little chance of coming out with anything positive from this one. Ladbrokes have them as the heavy underdogs and have given them just a 19% chance of winning, while Monaco have been given a 63.6% chance of coming out on top.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Monaco
Monaco have won their last three matches against Montpellier which bodes well for the visitors ahead of Friday night. Montpellier, meanwhile, have won just one of their last five matches against Monaco and that victory was away from home. Their last win over Monaco at home came in January 2022.
France Ligue 1 28/09/24
Monaco
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 12/05/24
Montpellier
Monaco
France Ligue 1 03/12/23
Monaco
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 30/04/23
Monaco
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 09/10/22
Montpellier
Monaco
Montpellier preview: Is their time up?
Montpellier have been a top flight team in France since 2009 but their Ligue 1 status has never been more at risk than it currently is. It will take a huge effort from this group over the second half of the season to avoid dropping down to Ligue 2.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Tchato, Omeragic, Chotard, Sylla, Sagnan, Savanier, Nzingoula, Al-Tamari, Adams, Nordin
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
Monaco preview: A team on the rise
You never really know what you're going to get from Monaco from one season to the next but once again they possess some exciting young talent and they are considered dark horses both in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. They will expect to win this one comfortably.
Predicted lineup: Majecki (GK), Teze, Kehrer, Salisu, Caio Henrique, Camara, Magassa, Ouattara, Ben Seghir, Minamino, Biereth
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Lyon
0
Monaco
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
St Etienne
1
Monaco
3
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
D
Le Havre
1
Monaco
1
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Strasbourg
0
Monaco
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
W
Marseille
0
Monaco
3
Player to watch: Eliesse Ben Seghir
Monaco's Eliesse Ben Seghir is considered one of the best young players in France and the talented forward has showcased his potential on several occasions already this season. The 19-year-old has scored five goals and provided four assists in Ligue 1 so far and if he continues at his current rate then he could hit double digits in both categories by May.