Montpellier Hsc vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 26/04/2024, 06:36  by Nella Wagah in Ligue 1 Predictions

Montpellier will be looking to make a big step towards securing their Ligue 1 status when they host struggling Nantes. Heading to this game, Montpellier are eight points above the relegation playoff spot while Nantes are three above the drop zone. By their league placings, this is a key game for both teams. Hosts Montpellier are on 36 points, and need at least four more to guarantee staying up. In recent times they’ve really come up, winning three times in the last four matches. A run of four unbeaten games coming here is enough to fuel their push for survival. Right ahead of this game, goals from Modibo Sagnan and Mousa Al Ta’mari saw them beat Reims 2-1. They however needed a late goal to deliver three points after losing their first half lead. The win over Reims was their fifth in nine matches, but they have just three clean sheets in the last 12 matches. Montpellier failed to score in just two of their last 15 matches in all competitions. Their home run in Ligue 1 isn't the best, with just two wins in the last 11. However, they've scored two or more in each of their last four home league games.

Nantes beat Montpellier 2-0 in the reverse fixture, extending their dominance in this encounter to three wins in four. Being just three points above the relegation playoff position, they have all the motivation needed for three points here. However, it hasn’t been great for them in the recent matches. The visitors come into this game off a 3-0 home loss to Rennes. In a match they seemed to be doing well, Nantes capitulated in the final 25 minutes, conceding three times. It was another poor performance at home and now they have six losses in nine matches. However, Nantes have something to be positive of coming into this game – their away form. In their last seven away matches, Nantes lost just once, and won five times. They however have just three clean sheets in their last 10 away matches in Ligue 1. The eight-time Ligue 1 winners haven't had a season to match their profile. As things stand, they still need about 10 more points to secure survival.