The Matchday 21 clash in Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and Montpellier will take place on February 9 at the La Meinau Stadium. Strasbourg vs. Montpellier: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
Liam Rosenior's side suffered a 0-1 away defeat to Rennes in the last round. This result ended Strasbourg's six-match unbeaten run in the league, which included four wins and two draws. Additionally, it was only the third time this season that Strasbourg failed to score in a Ligue 1 match. The team is currently ninth in the standings with 29 points.
Forward Dilane Bakwa will miss the game due to injury.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 10 home matches in Ligue 1 (6 wins, 3 draws).
- They have conceded exactly one or two goals in 7 of their last 10 home league matches.
- The number "1" appeared in the final scoreline in 10 of Strasbourg's last 12 home games in Ligue 1.
Projected lineup for Strasbourg (4-1-4-1)
Djorde Petrovic – Andrew Omobamidele, Ismael Doukoure, Mamadou Sarr, Gela Doué – Andrey Santos – Diego Moreira, Felix Lemarechal, Habib Diarra, Gemisonge Ouatara – Emanuel Emegha.
Montpellier
Jean-Louis Gasset's side was outplayed by Lens at home in the last round (0-2). As a result, Montpellier's two-match winning streak came to an end, marking their 13th defeat of the season. Notably, the club has yet to keep a clean sheet this Ligue 1 season and has conceded the most goals in the league, with 46. Montpellier is second to last in the standings, with 15 points.
Defender Issiaga Sylla will miss the game due to injury.
- The team has lost 8 of their last 9 away matches in Ligue 1.
- Montpellier failed to score in 6 of their last 9 away league games.
- They have not conceded more than two goals in 6 of their last 7 away matches in Ligue 1.
Projected lineup for Montpellier (3-4-1-2)
Benjamin Lecomte – Modibo Sagnan, Becir Omeragic, Kiki Kouyate – Theo Sainte-Luce, Joris Chotard, Khalil Fayad, Enzo Tchato Mbiayi – Teji Savanier – Andy Delort, Mousa Al-Tamari.
Referee
Jeremy Stinat (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 46;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 36%.
Strasbourg vs. Montpellier: Match Prediction
Liam Rosenior's team has been performing well at home recently, often achieving maximum results. In their last 13 home league matches, Strasbourg has lost only twice, securing eight wins during this period. This season, they have also defeated strong opponents like Marseille and Lille at home.
Montpellier has been struggling this season, and they have found it particularly challenging to earn points away from home. Before their last away match in Ligue 1 against Toulouse, they had not secured any points and had suffered eight away defeats this season.
I believe home advantage will be a decisive factor in favor of Strasbourg in this encounter. I expect a confident performance from the hosts, and my prediction: Strasbourg to win
