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Presently in a UEFA Conference League position, Lorient (8W-3L-4D; 28 points) will host Montpellier (4W-9L-2D; 14 points), who are in the 14th spot. The game starts at 5:00 PM CEST on Thursday at Stade du Moustoir. Lorient have won eight times in the most recent 15 matches as they head into this match with the home advantage. Meanwhile, the visiting Montpellier have had a recent string of nine losses and will continue to give it their all.
Lorient and Montpellier last faced off against each other on February 20, 2022, a match which resulted in a victory for Montpellier. Lorient have a record of 5-2-3 in their last 10 matchups against Montpellier. In the 10 most recent matches in which these two have squared off against one another, Lorient has scored 12 total goals, compared to Montpellier’s 19.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the FC Lorient vs Montpellier HSC Ligue 1 Match on December 29, 2022
Where: Stade du Moustoir (Lorient, France)
When: Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM CEST
Betting on Montpellier HSC
Record: 4-9-2 | League Standing: 14
Montpelliercomes into this clash with 14 points so far this campaign and will maximize every opportunity in front of them. They drew with Stade de Reims 1-1 last Sunday and so far this season, they have picked up four wins, nine losses, and two draws in 15 fixtures. When they have achieved success, it’s mostly been thanks, in many ways, to the showings by Sepe Elye Wahi and Teji Savanier. Montpellier fans will be hoping that the duo can propel them to success in the match against Lorient.
Absences and Injuries
Montpellier does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Betting on FC Lorient
Record: 8-3-4 | League Standing: 5
Lorient head into this match with a record of eight wins, three losses, and four draws over 15 games. The club has had eight wins in the last 15 matches and have accrued a total of 23 goals while conceding 0. This has predominantly been due to the executional capabilities of Terem Moffi and Dango Ouattara. In their previous match, Lorient dropped points against RC Strasbourg Alsace 1-1.
Absences and Injuries
Lorient does not have an updated list of missing players at the moment.
Lorient vs Montpellier | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Montpellier HSC (+260) at FanDuel
FC Lorient are considered the favorite by many soccer fans and oddsmakers. The club will try to brush off last month’s performance; they enter this matchup with a winning percentage that was far less than stellar. In comparison, Montpellier HSC has a winning percentage that was far less than great lately.
Over/Under Pick: Under 2.5 Total Goals (+100) at BetMGM
Lorient averaged 1.5 goals last month. Montpellier however, recorded an average of 1.0 goals last month for comparison.
Spread Pick: FC Lorient -0.5 Goals (+105) at DraftKings
FC Lorient will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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