Mayra Madrigal
French soccer will offer several good matches this weekend, including the Auxerre vs Montpellier clash. Although these teams are not among the top teams of the league, and that their objective is not to win the championship, it is a clash that on paper looks interesting because they are in the relegation zone.
Auxerre has been on a losing streak for several games, and it is in second-to-last place in the overall standings. Meanwhile, Montpellier has not won in three games and is only four points and four places behind its rival.
It is of crucial importance for both to get the three points in this match. Check out JefeBet’s preview for Auxerre vs Montpellier, and find out what are the best betting odds.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Odds for the Auxerre vs Montpellier Ligue 1 Matchday 20 Game on January 29, 2023
- Where: L’Abbé-Deschamps Stadium, Auxerre, France.
- When: Sunday, January 29, 2023, 9:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline of BetMGM: Auxerre (+145) / Tie (+240) / Montpellier (+175)
- Asian Handicap by DraftKings: Auxerre (AH -0.5, +140) / Auxerre (AH +0.5, -190)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110), Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (-135) / No (-105)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Auxerre Preview
Auxerre ‘s season could be considered one worth forgetting about, but due to the problems the team is facing because of its performance, perhaps no one will actually forget it. After 19 matchdays, the team has only attained three wins, four draws and 12 defeats. It currently is in the 19th place in the standings, second to last in Ligue 1, and in the relegation zone.
To get out of this situation, Auxerre needs to start adding three points as soon as possible, something quite difficult to achieve for a team that has gone six league games without a win, with five defeats and a draw. Moreover, two of their recent defeats were at home, so playing at home is not in their favor either.
Probable lineup (4-5-1): Benoit Costil; Rayan Raveloson, Jubal, Julian Jeanvier, Akim Zedadka; Gaëtan Perrin, Mathias Autret, Birama Touré, Youssouf M’Changama, Gauthier Hein; M’Baye Niang.
Montpellier Preview
Montpellier can still breathe, but the pressure is on, as it is making things difficult for itself by not winning its matches lately. The team has suffered three defeats in a row, but have a record of five wins, two draws and 12 losses in 19 matches played.
With 17 units they are in the 15th place in the standing and, for now, only two points separate them from the relegation zone. One more loss could take it among the teams which are currently to be relegated from the division. Montpellier has won only two away games, and in its last match playing in that condition, the team was defeated by Nice by a score of 6-1.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonas Omlin; Enzo Tchato Mbiayi, Christopher Jullien, Mamadou Sakho, Faitout Maouassa; Jordan Ferri, Leo Leroy; Stephy Mavididi, Téji Savanier, Béni Makouana; Valere Germain.
JefeBet Prediction
Given the pressure both teams are under and their previous results, we believe they will end up splitting the points in this match. Even if this is not the most convenient result for any of them, at least it guarantees spectacle and suspense for the crowd.
Prediction: Draw by a score of 1-1.
