Montpellier vs Lyon Prediction, Lineups & Odds

OL Look the Smart Pick

If you concur with our view that Lyon will have the upper hand when meeting Montpellier, then you can wager the away team at 1.60. We’re anticipating a return with this Full-Time Result pick.

Lyon Landed 1-0 Victory in Previous H2H

Montpellier have been beaten in back-to-back games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau. The Occitania team had 41% possession and two shots on target.

Lyon claimed a 4-0 home victory over Reims at Groupama Stadium in their previous game. OL racked up nine shots on goal and enjoyed 68% possession, while Nicolas Tagliafico, Corentin Tolisso, Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze found the net.

Lyon have beaten Montpellier in the last two clashes. When hosting at Groupama Stadium, there was a 1-0 scoreline and that came after a 2-1 away win at Stade de la Mosson. The previous 10 games involving these sides have featured six Lyon wins and four Montpellier triumphs.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Lyon	30	15	6	9	58	41	17	58:41	51
18	Montpellier	30	4	3	23	22	71	-49	22:71	15

View Full Table

Montpellier have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. La Paillade have averaged 46.2% possession, 384.9 passes and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.7 goals from 5.4 shots on goal, 16.3 attempts and 5.6 corners.

Top scorer Mousa Tamari has found the net 2 times, with Modibo Sagnan, Othmane Maamma, Teji Savanier and Teji Savanier getting 1 goals each. Teji Savanier is the top assists maker with 2.

Lyon have 4 victories, 3 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.8 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 56.3% possession, 522.1 passes, 5.1 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts.

The top scorers have been Alexandre Lacazette on 4, followed by Rayan Cherki and Georges Mikautadze with 3. Rayan Cherki is top assists provider with 5, while Lucas Perri has kept 4 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Montpellier confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Enzo Tchato, Yael Mouanga, Bamo Meite, Theo Sainte-Luce, Jordan Ferri, Joris Chotard, Rabby Nzingoula, Tanguy Coulibaly, Andy Delort, Teji Savanier.

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Perri (GK), Sael Kumbedi, Clinton Mata, Moussa Niakhate, Nicolas Tagliafico, Nemanja Matic, Tanner Tessmann, Rayan Cherki, Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah, Georges Mikautadze.

Expert Ligue 1 Analysis

The form is always taken into consideration and it’s great to combine this with team news as it becomes available. In order to provide an expert verdict, the latest stats are analysed so that we have the best information.

Key Montpellier vs Lyon league stats:

• OL have won 10 of their last 19 games on the road.
• Montpellier have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• Montpellier have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Montpellier have lost their last 2 games.
• OL have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Montpellier vs Lyon Prediction

Our recommendation is to back Lyon to land the spoils when they line up in this Ligue 1 clash. We can feel confident when it comes to this wager and the price of 1.60 looks attractive.

If you’re expecting OL to triumph and achieve a shut-out, there is the chance to bet them to win + Both Teams to Score No at larger odds than the Full-Time Result pick.

Lyon to Win Probability

The bookies make it a 62.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

Lyon To Win @ 1.60 Bet Now

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Correct Score Prediction

Montpellier 1 - 4 Lyon

We’re taking a chance on Lyon to achieve a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of 19.00 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners 1.73

We’ve seen an average 11.40 corners in the past 5 Montpellier home matches, while the last 5 Lyon games have averaged 11.20. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of 1.73 can be landed.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montpellier

Total

10.60 5.00 5.60

Home

10.30 5.30 5.00

Away

9.60 4.50 5.10

Lyon

Total

9.50 5.10 4.40

Home

11.00 5.90 5.10

Away

9.60 5.60 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.73

Under 9.5

2.00

Montpellier Corners

Over 4.5

2.20

Under 4.5

1.62

Lyon Corners

Over 5.5

1.83

Under 5.5

1.83

Most Corners

1

2.80

X

6.75

2

1.53

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Montpellier vs Lyon Odds

For this Ligue 1 match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Lyon are the 1.57 favourite to win and that means a 64% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 5.00 about Montpellier.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at 1.53.

To combine various Ligue 1 selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Best Betting Offers

Team Stats

Team News

Our Montpellier vs OL team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The Ligue 1 squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Montpellier Team Page Olympique Lyonnais Team Page

Ligue 1 Predictions

02:45 - Sat 26 Apr Ligue 1 PSG Nice Betting Tips 23:00 - Sat 26 Apr Ligue 1 Strasbourg Saint-Étienne Betting Tips 01:00 - Sun 27 Apr Ligue 1 Le Havre Monaco Betting Tips 03:05 - Sun 27 Apr Ligue 1 Lyon Rennes Betting Tips

Next Predictions

23:45 - Fri 25 Apr Romania Liga I Unirea Slobozia Politehnica Iasi Betting Tips 00:00 - Sat 26 Apr Serie B Cremonese Mantova Betting Tips 00:00 - Sat 26 Apr Ekstraklasa Puszcza Niepolomice Pogon Szczecin Betting Tips 00:30 - Sat 26 Apr 2. Bundesliga Greuther Furth Ulm Betting Tips 00:30 - Sat 26 Apr 2. Bundesliga Hertha BSC Magdeburg Betting Tips 00:30 - Sat 26 Apr AFC Champions League Al-Hilal Gwangju Betting Tips