Strasbourg and Montpellier take on each other at the Stade de la Meinau in a bid to win all three points. While the hosts aim to close the gap to the top six, the visitors are in pursuit of escaping the relegation zone. View our free Strasbourg vs Montpellier predictions below.
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Strasbourg vs Montpellier prediction: Strasbourg to win comfortably
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- Strasbourg’s recent defeat to Rennes was their first in seven Ligue 1 matches.
- They haven’t claimed a clean sheet victory since mid-December.
- Both teams played out three straight H2H draws before coming into this clash.
- Montpellier have tasted two wins in their five Ligue 1 matches (L3).
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 3-1 Montpellier
A fine run of eight straight undefeated games, including in the Coupe de France, was put to bed by Stade Rennais. Liam Rosenior’s men then fell to yet another cup upset at the hands of Angers – a result that will only motivate them to get back to winning ways against a Montpellier side winless in eight of their nine visits away from home.
With only 15 points to show for, Montpellier are in desperate need of inspiration. However, that seems far-fetched, given they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 26 Ligue 1 outings, amounting to 54 goals in total. Their longest clean sheet drought in the top-flight is only expected to extend against Strasbourg
Pre-game odds and win probability: Clear home favourites
- Home: 4/5 (1.8) – 55.55%
- Draw: 14/5 (3.8) – 26.3%
- Away: 16/5 (4.2) – 23.8%
With the Ligue 1 top six in their sights, Strasbourg are clear favourites to edge past Montpellier as they maintain hopes of a first major European campaign since the 2005/06 UEFA Cup. They will be motivated to claim a victory, with odds of 4/5 (1.8) – a comfortable win probability of 55.5% backing them.
With three consecutive draws between the two sides since late 2023, it is surprising to see a low draw probability adorn this fixture. However, for Montpellier to come into this as clear underdogs is no shock, with Jean-Louis Gasset’s side currently making friends at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table.
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Most recent H2Hs: Strasbourg to break the draw custom?
Both sides have shared the spoils in their last three head-to-heads dating back to September 2023, while they’ve claimed a win each in their two clashes before that.
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
Montpellier
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 03/03/24
Montpellier
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 17/09/23
Strasbourg
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 05/02/23
Strasbourg
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 17/09/22
Montpellier
Strasbourg
Strasbourg preview: Home crowd expect a triumph
With the most crucial part of the season now commencing, Le Racing faithful will be eager to see their side close the gap to sixth-placed Lens. However, they will have to deal with the absence of Dilane Bakwa in particular, with Thomas Delaine and Moise Sahi Dion out with long-term injuries.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Sarr, Doukoure, Omobamidele, Doue, Diarra, Santos, Moreira, Lemarechal, Emegha & Outtara
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Angers
2
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
W
PSG
1
Strasbourg
2
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
St Etienne
1
Strasbourg
3
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
D
Monaco
0
Strasbourg
0
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Nice
2
Strasbourg
2
Montpellier preview: Gasset needs inspiration
La Paillade need a victory now more than ever, but their dismal away form is a significant cause for concern. Their two major absentees are defenders Nikola Maksimovic and Christopher Jullien.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sagnan, Kouyate, Omeragic, Tchato, Savanier, Ferri, Chotard, Sainte-Luce, Delort & Khazri
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
Player to watch: Emanuel Emegha
With 8 goals and 2 assists in 15 appearances this campaign for Strasbourg, Emegha is the club’s most lethal player in front of goal. Though he failed to find the back of the net against Rennes, Emegha netted five goals in four straight appearances previously. One can expect the Dutch centre-forward to mark his name on the scoresheet once again.