Three points will be at stake as Montpellier and Nantes go toe-to-toe with each other at Stade de la Mosson on Saturday 31 August. View our free Montpellier vs Nantes predictions below.
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Montpellier vs Nantes predictions: Visitors to draw first blood
Key stats
- While Montpellier conceded first in each of their last six games, Nantes opened the scoring in seven of their last eight matches.
- Nantes are currently on a six-match unbeaten run, while Montpellier have no wins in their last nine games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of Montpellier's last eight matches, and in five of Nantes’ last seven games.
- Four of the last six encounters between these teams featured less than three goals.
Correct score prediction: Montpellier 1-1 Nantes
Three of Nantes’ last four games have ended in stalemates, and two of those matches ended 1–1. Additionally, three of Nantes’ last five trips to this stadium have ended with the same scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Montpellier are bookies’ favourites
- HOME:6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW:12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY:11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The last couple of months have not been very pleasant for Montpellier. They suffered five defeats in their last six matches, and are currently on a nine-match winless streak.
Despite their recent struggles, Montpellier are the expected winners at 6/5 (2.20). Teams with these odds generally have a 45.5% probability of winning.
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We have established that four of the last six skirmishes between these outfits went south of the 2.5-goal threshold. Considering this was also the case with each of Nantes' last four matches, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
Recent meetings between Montpellier and Nantes have not been one-sided. In their last eight clashes, both teams have three wins apiece with two draws between them.
France Ligue 1 26/04/24
Montpellier
Nantes
France Ligue 1 22/10/23
Nantes
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 20/05/23
Nantes
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 15/01/23
Montpellier
Nantes
France Ligue 1 06/03/22
Nantes
Montpellier
Montpellier preview: Sights set on their first win of the season
Issiaga Sylla, Theo Sainte-Luce, Khalil Fayad, Lucas Mincarelli and Arnaud Nordin will all be unavailable for Montpellier this weekend due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sacko, Sagnan, Kouyate, Omeragic, Mbiayi, Savanier, Chotard, Ferri, Khazri & Nordin.
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
Nantes preview: Eyeing back-to-back Ligue 1 victories for the first time since October 2023
Similarly, Nantes have a few injured players ahead of this clash, including Ignatius Ganago, Adel Mahamoud, Fabien Centonze, and Florent Mollet.
Predicted lineup: Lafont (GK), Amian, Castelletto, Zeze, Duverne, Chirivella, Augusto, Thomas, Lepenant, Simon & Abline.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
D
St Etienne
2
Nantes
2
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
D
Angers
1
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
L
Reims
2
Nantes
1
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
W
Montpellier
1
Nantes
3
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
W
Auxerre
0
Nantes
2
Player to watch: Alban Lafont
Alban Lafont almost singlehandedly secured a point for Nantes in their season opener, as his six saves were enough to keep Toulouse at bay. As it stands, the former Fiorentina shot-stopper is yet to concede in Ligue 1 this season. He fancies his chances against a Montpellier side that has not scored from open play this campaign.
