Jason Collins
Dailysports's expert
Strasbourg
Montpellier
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On February 9, Strasbourg and Montpellier will face off in Ligue 1. Can we expect a high-scoring match? Here’s our expert betting prediction.
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is having a solid season, currently 9th in the table. Six points behind the top six, with a game in hand. Last match: Lost 0-1 to Rennes, conceding in the 89th minute despite playing well. Previously unbeaten in six matches (4 wins, 1 draw). Recently eliminated from the Coupe de France, suffering a 1-3 home defeat to Angers.
Montpellier
Montpellier is struggling at the bottom, sitting last in Ligue 1. Six points behind safety, three behind the relegation playoff zone. Last match: Lost 0-2 at home to Lens, ending a two-game winning streak. Fighting for survival—securing Ligue 1 status is the main goal. Despite poor results, the team has shown flashes of quality.
Probable Lineups
- Strasbourg: Petrovic, Doukouré, Omobamidele, Sarr, Moreira, André Santos, Diarra, Doué, Lemarechal, Ouattara, Emegha.
- Montpellier: Lecomte, Sainte-Luce, Sagnan, Kouyaté, Chato, Omeragic, Fayad, Chotard, Savanier, Delort, Tamari.
Match Facts
- Strasbourg home record: 5 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss.
- Montpellier away record: 1 win, 8 losses.
- Betting odds: Strasbourg – 1.85, Draw – 3.80, Montpellier – 4.25.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
First-leg match ended 1-1. Three consecutive draws in their last meetings.
Prediction
Strasbourg is the favorite, but Montpellier is desperate for points. This could lead to a tense, unpredictable battle. Given Strasbourg's attacking form and Montpellier’s defensive struggles, the best betting option is Over 2.5 Goals.
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