Strasbourg vs Montpellier Prediction & Betting Tips

Strasbourg vs Montpellier Intro

We’re approaching the final weeks of this Ligue 1 season and there’s much to play for. Both Strasbourg and Montpellier are looking to reinforce their places at the top of the table, and this game could be key to doing just that. The two meet at Stade de la Meinau on Sunday January 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM. We head into matchweek 21 as the hosts, led by Julien Stephan, currently sit in the 8th position in the Ligue 1 table on 29 points. Their opponents are 5th, having taken 31 points from their 20 games. We head past the midway point of the season, as Strasbourg and Montpellier meet in the Ligue 1. The sides are divided by 3 places and 2 points.

Strasbourg vs Montpellier Form

Following their last round win against Metz, Strasbourg have now won 10 points from their last five matches on a form run of W,L,W,W,D. At the same time, Montpellier weren’t slowed down by Angers, and they have picked up 12 points from the last five games and won four on the bounce. Strasbourg have really impressed at home so far, taking 10 points from five recent games. Montpellier have won nine points during the last 5 games away from home.

Strasbourg vs Montpellier H2H

On the many occasions that the clubs have met, the number of wins is split equally between the teams – both Strasbourg and Montpellier have won 8 times each. The remaining 6 games played were ended with a draw, delivering a total of 22 games played in total. Strasbourg has some catching up to do with the recent H2H. Montpellier has won 3 more of the last six meetings.

Strasbourg vs Montpellier Analysis

Strasbourg’s last match saw them claim a victory. Metz was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 2-0. With that game now a memory, Julien Stephan’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : Montpellier in Ligue 1. Against Metz, Strasbourg had a ball possession of 60%. Looking at shots on goal, Strasbourg, in its previous game, shot 16 times on target and in the same game, Julien Stephan’s men gave up 7 shots. Meanwhile, Montpellier won its previous game. Olivier Dall’Oglio’s men were facing Angers. The game ended with a score of 4-1. In their match against Angers, Montpellier had the following ball possession : 46%. In front of goal, Montpellier delivered 9 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 13 shots to their opponents Angers.

Strasbourg vs Montpellier Odds

If we take a look at the odds for this match between Strasbourg and Montpellier we see that the bookmakers have Strasbourg as favourites to get the win.