Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 9 match between Montpellier and Toulouse and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
When Toulouse come to Stade de la Mosson for the Ligue 1 match this coming Sunday, Montpellier will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Placed 18th in the table Montpellier have amassed four points after eight matches. On six points, Toulouse rank 15th with eight matches played this season.
Form: Montpellier vs Toulouse
Montpellier Form
Montpellier have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-1 by Monaco, before Reims ran out 4-2 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Marseille, who came out 0-5 winners. Montpellier claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Ligue 1, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored six and conceded 14 goals.
Toulouse Form
Toulouse came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 1-2 against Lyon. A 2-1 defeat against Lille followed, before a 1-1 draw with Angers. Toulouse managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Ligue 1 away matches, in which they scored nine while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting facts for Montpellier and Toulouse
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Montpellier and Toulouse. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 13 of the last 14 Montpellier matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Montpellier matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Montpellier have lost 5 of the last 6 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Montpellier have lost 5 of the last 6 matches in the Ligue 1 and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Montpellier home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 23 of the last 25 Toulouse away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 11 of the last 13 Toulouse away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Toulouse matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Toulouse matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Toulouse have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
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Full-time result
Montpellier won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stade de la Mosson. They drew two and lost five as well, while Toulouse won six of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost two. Montpellier have beaten Toulouse in 3 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Montpellier scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Interestingly, Toulouse scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Toulouse managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Montpellier were first on target in two of their last 10 outings. Montpellier have scored in 8 consecutive home meetings with Toulouse.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out nine times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Montpellier, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Toulouse, who managed to score 0.7 times in those matches. Astonishingly, Montpellier conceded a goal in their last 14 matches.
Betting prediction: Montpellier vs Toulouse
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Montpellier and Toulouse seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.