Laval vs Montpellier (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

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Laval and Montpellier will meet Tuesday, October 24, in the knockout round of the French League Cup. The game will take place on “Stade Francis Le Basser” at 19:45.

Stade Lavallois

Pays de la Loire team working in the French second league football and not make too successful. Accounting for one win, five draws and six defeats (agg 6-12) after the first 12 rounds of Ligue 2 Laval is the last position in the rankings.

Third echelon prospect was not an obstacle to the band prepared by Denis Zanko, it managed to get tickets for the knockout phase after last Troyes (1-0) and Orleans (on penalties).

Laval has not greatly improved compared to last season, when he finished 13th with just five points above the red line. Also, developments and poor form is reflected not only in the place in Ligue 2, but the results of the last stage: even a victory in the previous five rounds (three draws and two defeats).

Montpellier HSC

Frederic Hantz’s band does not have a good start in Ligue 1, being ranked 17th after the first 10 rounds. Not having a very weak attack (fifth as efficient) are the defensive problems that have made Montpellier often go without point / points.

The last stage of the championship situation perfectly describes the group in southern France. Again, Montpellier has managed to open the score but without result in the good start of match points. This scenario was repeated in 9 of the 10 rounds so far, success came only twice!

Direct meetings

Because Laval part of the lower echelons of French football, the two teams met last time no longer than 10 years. Thus, we believe that those matches are not relevant to duel Tuesday.