Montpellier vs Lorient Prediction & Tips
Montpellier and Lorient face at Stade de la Mosson, in a match for the 3rd round of Ligue 1. In this stadium, the history of direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 2 wins and 1 draw in the last 3 matches. However, the last time these teams met at this stadium, on 03‑03‑2021, in a match for the Ligue 1 that ended in a draw by (1‑1). The goals of the match were scored by S. Mavididi (28′ ), for Montpellier, and by A. Grbic (9′ ), for Lorient. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Montpellier Analysis
Currently in 13th position, the home team has won 1 point so far. In the 1st round, they lost at home against Olympique Marseille by (2‑3). In the following round, the final result was a draw by (3‑3), against Reims. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Montpellier has a record of 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. The team has conceded goals to its opponent in 8 of the last 10 matches, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 20 of their last 23 games ended with Over 1.5 goals and 17 of 23 ended with Over 2.5 goals.
Montpellier enters this match after an away draw, by 3×3, in a trip to Reims stadium. The home club usually acts in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring a more offensive style of play, attacking through the side aisles. In this drawing, the three most advanced men are usually Andy Delort, Gaetan Laborde, and Elye Wahi. It should be noted that one of the best qualities of “La Paillade” is the way in which they successfully complete the opportunities they create. For this game, coach Olivier Dall’Oglio should not be able to count on Pedro Mendes and Jonas Omlin, as they are currently in the team’s medical department.
Lorient analysis
The away team is currently in the 6th place, with 4 points won. In their debut, they tied in an away match against Saint-Étienne by (1‑1). In the 2nd round, they won at home against Monaco by (1‑0). This is a team that usually favors the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 1 win, 7 draws and 7 losses in away matches, with a total of 15 goals scored and 26 conceded. At home, they won 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat, with a total of 25 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 10 away matches Lorient has won 1, tied 4 and lost 5. Their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 9 of the last 10 matches.
Lorient comes motivated for this match after a home win, by 1-0, against Monaco. Moffi, in the 31 minute, through a penalty, scored the goal that would give the victory to his team. The visiting team will be able to act in a more defensive tactical system, in 5-3-2, with the objective of trying their best not to concede a goal caused by tactical errors. In this drawing, the two men who will occupy the most advanced part of the field must be Armand Laurienté and Terem Moffi. Coach Christophe Pélissier should have all the players at his disposal for this round.
Montpellier – Lorient FREE TIPS
Montpellier – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
