The Matchday 17 clash in Ligue 1 between Montpellier and Angers will take place on January 12 at the Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier vs. Angers: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Romain Lissorgue (France)
Matches – 6 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 20;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 29;
Penalties – 17%.
Predicted lineups for Montpellier vs. Angers
Montpellier (3-4-3): Benjamin Lecomte – Modibo Sagnan, Bećir Omeragić, Nikola Maksimović – Enzo Chato Mbiayi, Rabbi Njingula, Jordan Ferri, Issiaga Sylla – Téji Savanier, Mousa Al-Tamari, Akor Adams.
Angers (4-2-3-1): Yahia Fofana – Florent Hanin, Jordan Lefort, Emmanuel Bioumla, Carlen Arcus – Haris Belkebla, Jean-Eudes Aholou – Jim Allevinah, Himad Abdelli, Farid El Melali – Ibrahima Niane.
Each team has listed the starting lineup from their previous match in this tournament.
Montpellier
Jean-Louis Gasset's side suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Lyon in the last round. As a result, Montpellier extended their winless streak in the league to five matches (2 draws, 3 losses). However, it's worth noting that the team has not lost in their last three home matches in Ligue 1 (1 win, 2 draws). In the standings, the club remains at the bottom with only nine points. Additionally, Montpellier has the worst defensive record in the current championship, having conceded 39 goals.
- The team has not won in 8 of their last 10 home matches in Ligue 1 (4 draws, 4 losses).
- At least three goals were scored in seven of the club's previous home matches in the league.
- Montpellier conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Angers
In the last round, Alexandre Dujeux's side defeated Brest 2-0 at home. Notably, all four of Angers' victories in the current championship have come in their last eight matches. However, the team managed to score more than one goal in a match for only the third time this Ligue 1 season. In the standings, the club is in 14th place with 16 points.
- The club has not won in 21 of their last 23 away matches in Ligue 1 (5 draws, 16 losses).
- No more than two goals were scored in nine of the team's previous away matches in the league.
- Angers scored exactly once in 5 of their last 7 away games in Ligue 1.
Montpellier vs. Angers: Match Prediction
This encounter is expected to be a high-scoring affair from both opponents. Montpellier plays boldly at home and scores regularly: in the current championship, they have failed to find the net in only two of their eight home matches. Furthermore, in their last three home games in Ligue 1, Montpellier players have scored a total of seven goals. However, Montpellier has yet to keep a clean sheet at home this season.
A similar pattern is evident for Angers: in 9 of their last 13 away matches in Ligue 1, the club has breached the opponent's defense, while in 16 of their last away encounters in the league, they have only managed to keep a clean sheet twice.
I expect both teams to score in this match, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
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