Montpellier vs Auxerre: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On August 21, Montpellier will host Auxerre in the third round of Ligue 1. Opponents are currently far from each other in the standings, but there is only two-point difference between them. Who will get the advantage after this match? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Montpellier

Montpellier sit in mid-table of Ligue 1 with three points in the asset. Olivier Dall'Oglio's men have a great chance to climb higher in the standings after this match.
Montpellier started the season with a victory over Troyes (3:2). In the second round team suffered a 2:5 defeat to PSG.

Auxerre

Auxerre are currently at the 18th spot in the standings, which is in the relegation zone. But team is just two points behind Montpellier. Four opponents are higher than Auxerre only on tiebreakers.
In the first round of Ligue 1 Jean-Marc Furlan's men have suffered a 1:4 defeat to Lille. After that Auxerre earned their first point in the match against Angers (2:2).
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Two of four latest head-to-head matches ended with a 1:1 score

СтавкаA draw in the first half
Montpellier failed to win the first half in all three latest matches

СтавкаBoth to score - yes
In five latest matches of Auxerre both teams scored

Tip and bets
We offer to place a bet on the hosts here. Montpellier have a better squad than Auxerre and La Paillade put up a better performance in first two rounds.
Our prediction - Montpellier to win the match
We are expecting a number of goals from the upcoming match. Opponents are just starting the new season, so they have a lot of energy. Clubs are unlikely to sit out on defense.
Our second bet is on total over 2.5 goals