Montpellier vs Clermont: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On December 5, Montpellier will host Clermont in the Ligue 1 match. What to expect from that clash? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Montpellier

Montpellier clinched a spot at the mid-table of Ligue 1 and don't want to leave that place. Start of the season turned out to be great and there is a hope that team will fight for the European competitions zone.
After 16 rounds of the current season Paladins have six victories and four draws, which brought them 22 points and a 9th spot in the standings. After two consecutive defeats to Rennes (0:2) and Lyon (0:1) The Orange-Blues recorded an away victory over Metz (3:1).
Tamas and Esteve are unavailable this weekend.

Clermont Foot

Clermont put up a brilliant performance in the previous season and unexpectedly earned a promotion to Ligue 1. Pascal Gastien's men put up a great start in the Ligue 1 season, but their success was short-lived, so now team is near the bottom of the standings.
After 16 rounds The Red-Blues have three victories and five draws, which brought them 14 points and a 17th spot in the standings, one place above the relegation zone. Team's defensive line is looking terrible, they have conceded 31 goals. After a string of defeats visitors barely earned a point out of the match against Lens (2:2).
Busquets, Rashani, Khaoui and Houtondji won't feature in this game.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Montpellier

СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Visitors won three consecutive matches

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves

Tip and bets
In this match we offer to place a bet on the hosts, they are having a good season and they are performing well at home. Moreover, Paladins are itching to end the streak of bad performances in head-to-head matches, which is going on for three games.
Our prediction - Montpellier to win
We think that the outcome of this match will be decided by one single mistake. Teams have some problems with creating chances, so both opponents will be motivated to put up a good defensive performance.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals