Tomás Yelmini
Without a doubt, this is the actual danger zone. Fans are thrilled about what’s going on in Ligue 1 with the major teams at the top, such as PSG, Lens, and Marseille, but at the bottom of the standings, there is a real battle for survival in the top division of French soccer. These are the waters that the Montpellier vs Nantes match navigates. Both teams have a strong need to pick up victories in the face of what may otherwise be a real nightmare: relegation to the second division.
Their record in Ligue 1 is very even: They have met 51 times, with 19 wins for Nantes and 18 for Montpellier.
JefeBet brings you the details of the match in this Montpellier vs Nantes preview, with information on the two teams, the odds, predictions and much more.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Montpellier vs Nantes Ligue 1 Matchday 19 Game on January 15, 2023
- Where: Stade de la Mosson – Montpellier, France
- When: Sunday, January 15, 9:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Montpellier (+160) / Tie (+250) / Nantes (+163)
- Asian Handicap: Montpellier (0, -110), Nantes (0, -109)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-115) / Under (-108)
- Both teams score: Yes (-136) / No (+108).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Montpellier Hérault SC
Montpellier has lost more games than almost all Ligue 1 teams thus far (with the exception of Angers, bottom of the table with 14). The Romain Pitau-coached club has lost 11 times, and in their most recent game, they suffered their worst loss of the season, a 6-1 setback against Nice on the road.
Montpellier won one of the last five times Nantes visited the Stade de la Mosson, and that was last campaign (2-0 with goals from Florent Mollet and Elye Wahi). Maxime Estève, who was injured against Nice, will be fit for the clash against Nantes, which will be good news for the club as it seeks to secure all three points.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonas Omlin; Falaye Sacko, Christopher Jullien, Maxima Estève, Faitout Maouassa; Jordan Ferri, Leo Leroy; Beni Makouana, Téji Savanier, Stephy Mavididi; Sepe Elye Wahi.
Betting on FC Nantes
Nantes is struggling to pick up victories. Due to this, they have only achieved three victories in their 18 games, which is a very low total for a team with the rich history and previous success of the western France club.
However, they have stopped losing, recording just one defeat in their last eight Ligue 1 matches. After losing Nicolas Pallois for several weeks, coach Antoine Kombouaré has just learned of a serious injury to Quentin Merlin. The young defender suffered a partial adductor tear against Lyon and will be out for at least two months.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Alban Lafont; Fabien Centonze, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Andrei Girotto, Charles Traore; Evann Guessand, Moussa Sissoko, Pedro Chirivella, Moses Simon; Mostafa Mohamed, Ludovic Blas.
JefeBet Prediction
Nantes has a stronger defense and the assurance that comes with having stopped losing. At Montpellier’s stadium, they will be in dominant form and will win, but not without a few scares.
Prediction: Nantes wins 1 to 0.
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