Montpellier vs Clermont Predictions

• Montpellier picked up more points in their last game than Clermont did over the last six.
• Montpellier lost only twice at home this season (W4, D2).
• Since winning their first away game, Clermont are on a seven-game winless run away from home.

Montpellier to push Clermont towards the foot of the table

It has been a steady, yet middling campaign for Montpellier so far (W6, D4, L6). However, even with their mediocre return, they could move within touching distance of the European places with victory here, albeit depending on results elsewhere.

Montpellier boss Olivier Dall’Oglio’s name alone should strike fear into the people of Clermont-Ferrand after he won each of his last six personal clashes with Clermont Foot. Moreover, each of the last three victories also saw both teams score, hinting at another exciting encounter here.

Things looked amazing for Clermont just a few short months ago as they sat in sixth place following just one defeat across their first six Ligue 1 games. However, all good things must end and Clermont’s form certainly did after they won just once across their last 14 league games.

Given the combination of Montpellier’s imperious home form and Clermont’s serious relegation worries, the odds on a home victory look like a serious bit of value. Consequently, I predict an entertaining 2-1 win for the hosts in this first ever Ligue 1 meeting between the pair.

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