Soccer Predictions Nantes vs Montpellier, Picks and Odds: Ligue 1
Here you will find soccer betting tips and predictions by ThePicks for the Sunday fixture of the French soccer league, currently in the 9th round. The match in focus is the clash between Nantes and Montpellier, scheduled to kick off at 9:00 AM (ET) this Sunday, October 22, 2023.
The home team, Nantes, will host Montpellier at their Stade de la Beaujoire. Nantes currently holds the 9th position in Ligue 1, with 11 points from eight games. Nantes aims to secure their second consecutive victory, following their recent impressive away win against Strasbourg with a score of 2-1.
Their last 5 games include 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. The French league has been highly competitive so far, except for the top three teams, PSG, AS Monaco, and Nice. The competition in the standings is fierce, with Nantes just one point behind Marseille, the first team in the European qualification spot, and three points ahead of Metz, currently fighting to stay clear of relegation in the 15th position.
Nantes has scored 14 goals and conceded 15. When playing at home, the team maintains an average of 1.00 goals scored per game, 2.25 goals scored when playing away, and an overall average of 1.71 goals scored in the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season.
Nantes’ last 5 games:
- Nantes 1-1 Olympique de Marseille
- Clermont Foot 0-1 Nantes
- Nantes 5-3 Lorient
- Stade Rennais 3-1 Nantes
- Strasbourg 1-2 Nantes
Montpellier:
The away team for this Sunday, Montpellier, currently holds the 13th position in the league table. This match can be seen as a direct clash considering the likely trajectory of the French league. Montpellier and Nantes are equally matched teams vying for spots in intermediate European competitions such as the Europa League and Conference League.
With 9 points, Montpellier has the opportunity to surpass Nantes with a victory this Sunday morning. They displayed a convincing performance in their last game, securing a 3-0 away win against Lorient. Although Lorient is expected to fight to avoid relegation, a 3-0 victory cannot be ignored.
Before this victory, Montpellier had a tough time in the French league, with two consecutive draws and two consecutive losses.
Montpellier’s last 5 games:
- Montpellier 1-3 Stade de Reims
- Lille 1-0 Montpellier
- Strasbourg 2-2 Montpellier
- Montpellier 0-0 Stade de Rennais
- Lorient 0-3 Montpellier
Montpellier has scored 12 goals and conceded 9 in the 2023/24 Ligue 1 season. Their away game performance showcases a high average of 2.25 goals scored per game. Considering the tight competition and close points, they need to be aggressive against Nantes, even when playing away, to secure a positive result. This scenario could favor the over 2.5 goals market in betting.
Their percentage of goals conceded while playing away is 1%. Matches with over 2.5 goals account for 71% of their games. Combining this with Nantes, with over 2.5 goals in 63% of their matches, indicates a potentially high-scoring game.
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Nantes vs. Montpellier Betting Tips and Soccer Predictions: Ligue 1
The market slightly favors Montpellier, with odds at +130 to win the match at the fanduel sportsbook, while Nantes, the home team, has odds of +190 moneyline. The over 2.5 goals line has higher odds at -142, reflecting the likelihood of a high-scoring game.
We have two betting tips for this game. Our main prediction is to support the home team using the Draw No Bet market for Nantes, currently priced at +110 (fanduel). The recommended minimum odds for this bet would be -118.
Additionally, we suggest placing a bet on over 2.5 goals with odds of -142.
Prediction: Nantes Draw No Bet at odds +110/ Fanduel
Prediction Extra: Over 2.5 goals at odds -142/ Fanduel
