Clermont vs Montpellier: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
Clermont will face Montpellier in the Week 14 match of Ligue 1. Opponents are far apart from each other in the standings. Will visitors put an end to their losing streak? The answer is in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Clermont Foot

Clermont find themselves at the 9th position in the Ligue 1 standings. After 13 rounds team has 18 points in the asset. Team is two points behind the 8th spot.
Pascal Gastien's men had a three-game winless streak. In that period Clermont had two draws and one defeat. Club dropped points in two matches against lower-placed opponents, Nantes (1:1) and Brest (1:3).

Montpellier

Montpellier are slightly lower than Clermont in the Ligue 1 standings - at the 15th spot. After 13 rounds club has 12 points, beating Nantes on tiebreakers. But there is no sign of improvement for La Paillade.
Montpellier's losing streak has reached five games. In all of these games team got beaten by higher-placed opponents.
Trends
СтавкаA draw in the first half
In two of four latest matches of Montpellier first half ended on level terms

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

СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Two of six latest matches of Montpellier finished by a 2:1 score

Tip and bets
We are expecting a high-scoring game here. Opponents were inconsistent in recent matches. Montpellier will play offensively in an attempt to put an end to the winless run.
Our prediction - total over 2.5 goals
However, we are not expecting a victory from Montpellier. La Paillade are in a deep crisis, so we think that the visitors stand no chance against Clermont. Hosts should be able to get the three points.
Our second bet is on Clermont to win