Henry Roldán
Get ready, sports fans! Ligue 1 action is back this Friday with an exciting clash between Marseille vs Montpellier.
Les Olympiques has been on a roll lately, securing a 1-2 victory against Reims in their last match. Meanwhile, Le Lille du Sud, hailing from the southern city of Lille, are also in good form, having triumphed 2-1 over Clermont in their previous outing.
It is worth noting that these two teams faced off in matchday 17th of the championship, with Marseille coming out on top with a 1-2 win. So, without further ado, JefeBet brings you the lowdown on the upcoming match between Marseille vs Montpellier.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Marseille vs Montpellier Ligue 1 Matchday 29 Game on March 31, 2023
- Where: Stade Vélodrome – Marseille, France
- When: Friday, March 31, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Marseille (-225) / Tie (+380) / Montpellier (+600)
- Asian Handicap: Marseille (-1.0, -150) / Montpellier (+1.0, +110)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-140) / Under (+110)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-105)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on Olympique de Marseille
Marseille may have missed out on European cups after finishing at the bottom of their Champions League group, but their Ligue 1 season should definitely be considered a success. With only two defeats in their last 16 games and a three-game unbeaten streak, they currently stand second on the leaderboard with 59 points, just seven points behind the standings-toppers, PSG.
The key to Igor Tudor’s squad success has been their impressive goal-scoring performance, ranking third in the league with 53 goals scored. Indeed, they have also scored at least two goals in five of their last eight games.
However, the team’s home record has been less than stellar compared to their away record, where they are the best team in the league this season. At home, they’ve only managed to collect 24 points out of 42 available and have conceded 18 goals, including three against PSG in their previous encounter. In fact, Les Olympiens has not won at home in their last four games, with two defeats and two draws.
Possible lineup (3-4-3): Pau Lopez; Chancel Mbemba, Samuel Gigot, Valentin Rongier; Jonathan Clauss, Jordan Veretout, Nuno Tavares, Matteo Guendouzi; Cengiz Ünder, Ruslan Malinovsky, Alexis Sanchez.
Betting on Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
Montpellier’s rise in the league standings has been nothing short of meteoric. With just ten games left to play, they seem to have secured their safety from relegation.
Under the leadership of Michel Der Zakarian, Montpellier has strung together an impressive six-game unbeaten run, including five wins. Their excellent form has propelled them to 11th place in the standings with 36 points, well clear of the relegation zone and not too far off the European spots.
After enduring a lean spell of just two wins in their previous 14 games, Montpellier has turned their season around in spectacular fashion. Actually, in their last six matches, they have only conceded two goals while scoring an impressive 13 times.
Their defensive improvement is particularly noteworthy, given that they have shipped a total of 47 goals this season, the sixth-highest in Ligue 1. Besides, half of those goals have come on their travels, which is where they will be playing this Friday. Despite winning their last two away games, Montpellier has only managed five wins away all season and has conceded 24 goals in the process.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Benjamin Lecomte; Falaye Sacko, Christopher Jullien, Boubakar Kouyate, Issiaga Sylla; Khalil Fayad, Joris Chotard; Arnaud Nordin, Teji Savanier, Faitout Maouassa; Elye Wahi.
JefeBet Prediction
The reality for both teams is pretty good, but let’s face it, the Marseille squad is superior to Montpellier’s and that should give them the upper hand this Friday.
True, Olympique hasn’t played well at home. However, with the title still up for grabs and with one of the best offenses in Ligue 1 at their disposal, they should take advantage of Montpellier’s unstable defense and break their losing streak in front of their fans.
Sure, the visitors have improved their defense lately, but let’s not forget that five out of those six games where they only conceded two goals were against teams ranked 14th or lower. Nothing compared to Marseille’s attack.
It’s also worth pointing out that Montpellier has not beaten Marseille away since the 2014 season. They’ve played nine matches at the Vélodrome since then, losing six times and drawing three.
While betting on Marseille’s Moneyline is the safest bet, the Over 2.5 line offered by DraftKings is also very tempting. It’s currently at (-140) and guarantees a profit of $71 for every $100 bet.
Prediction: Over (MAR 3 – MON 1)
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