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Lorient vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On February 20, Les Merlus will take on the Paladins in Ligue 1. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Lorient
FranceLorient are having a poor season. Les Merlus were eliminated from the French Cup in the first round - they failed to beat Rennes (0:1). However, now team can focus on the Ligue 1 relegation battle.
After 24 rounds of the current Ligue 1 season Christophe Pelissier's men have four victories and nine draws, delivering 21 points and a 17th spot in the standings. After a victory over Lens (2:0) The Orange-Blacks drew to Monaco (0:0).
Abergel, Diarra, Jenz, Lemoine and Morel are unavailable this weekend.
Montpellier
FranceMontpellier got off to a strong start in Coupe de France, beating Andrezieux and Strasbourg in first two rounds. Unfortunately, team failed to advance past the round of 16 - club was eliminated by Marseille.
After 24 rounds of Ligue 1 Olivier Dall'Oglio's men have ten victories and four draws, delivering 34 points and an 11th spot in the standings. Team's offensive line is looking decent, but we can't say the same about defensive line. The Paladins got only one victory out of five latest matches, beating Monaco (3:2).
Mavididi, Tamas and Esteve won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches this bet played
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 6 most recent matches of Montpellier
Tip and bets
We are expecting a tightly contested match with a few goal opportunities. We think that opponents will try to put up a cautious defensive performance today, so only one or two goals will be scored.
Our prediction - total under 2,5 goals
Both opponents will be evenly motivated for the upcoming match, so we offer to place a bet on a draw, it will be a positive result for both teams.
Our second bet is on a draw
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