The Matchday 22 clash in Ligue 1 between Montpellier and Lyon will take place on February 16 at the Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Montpellier
In the previous round, Jean-Louis Gasset's side suffered a 0-2 defeat away to Strasbourg. As a result, Montpellier recorded their second consecutive loss in the league. Additionally, the club extended their streak of conceding goals in Ligue 1 to 27 matches. In the standings, the team has dropped to the last position with 15 points. Notably, Montpellier has conceded the most goals in the current championship – 48 goals.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 8 home matches in Ligue 1 (2 draws, 4 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of the team's last 10 home league games.
- Both teams scored in 5 of Montpellier's last 6 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Montpellier (4-4-2)
Benjamin Lecomte – Enzo Chato Mbiayi, Modibo Sagnan, Bechir Omeragic, Theo Sainte-Luce – Joris Chotard, Khalil Fayad, Teji Savanier, Bamo Meite – Andy Delort, Tanguy Coulibaly.
Defenders Modibo Sagnan, Bechir Omeragic, and Issiaga Sylla will miss the game due to injuries.
Lyon
Paulo Fonseca's side left no chance for Reims at home in the previous round (4-0). As a result, Lyon secured their first win in five league matches (2 draws, 2 losses). Moreover, the club achieved their fourth big win of the current Ligue 1 season. The team has accumulated 33 points and climbed to sixth place in the standings, reducing the gap to the top four to four points.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 7 away matches in Ligue 1 (3 draws, 3 losses).
- The club's players have scored exactly one goal in 5 of their last 7 away league games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Lyon's last 7 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-3-3)
Lucas Perry – Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakate, Clinton Mata, Sael Kumbedi – Nemanja Matic, Corentin Tolisso, Tanner Tessmann – Ernest Nuamah, Georges Mikautadze, Rayan Cherki.
Forward Alexandre Lacazette will not play due to injury.
Referee
Marc Bollengier (France)
Matches – 10 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 37;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 40%.
Montpellier vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
Credit must be given to Montpellier's players – the team has struggled in the current Ligue 1 season, but in home matches, the club tries to play aggressively and focuses on attacking football. Jean-Louis Gasset's side has no issues with scoring: in their last six home league matches, Montpellier failed to score only against Lens, netting ten goals in this period.
Lyon also emphasizes an active attacking play and regularly breaks through opponents' defenses even away from home. In their last nine away Ligue 1 matches, the team has never left the field without scoring, and in four instances during this period, they scored at least two goals. At the same time, Lyon does not have a reliable defense: in 6 of their last 7 away league matches, the club conceded.
I see every reason to expect both teams to score in this match, so my prediction: Both teams to score – yes
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
