Clermont vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On May 8, the Red-Blues will host La Paillade for the Ligue 1 clash. What to expect from this battle? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Clermont Foot

Clermont had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign. After a dominating victory over Bus Avignon (4:0) team suffered an unexpected defeat to Bastia (0:2).
After 35 rounds of Ligue 1 Pascal Gastien's men have eight victories and nine draws, delivering 33 points and a 17th spot in the standings. After a draw against Angers (2:2) hosts suffered a defeat to Brest (0:2).

Montpellier

Montpellier reached the round of 16 in the French Cup only to be beaten by Marseille. After 35 rounds of Ligue 1 La Paillade have 12 victories and eight draws, delivering 43 points and a 13th spot in the standings.
The Orange-Blues were not so good in five latest matches - Olivier Dall'Oglio's men earned only two points, drawing with Reims (0:0) and Metz (2:2). Team has a decent offensive record with 48 goals, but even more goals were conceded by Montpellier.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Hosts have won 2 of 3 latest head-to-head matches

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

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Clermont

Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the hosts here, they are in a desperate need of that victory. Visitors are just playing the season out and their recent results are terrible.
Our prediction - Clermont to win the match
We are not expecting too many goal opportunities out of this game - both teams are exhausted, they are barely creating any chances. We think that the outcome will be determined by one or two mistakes.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals