Montpellier vs Lille Prediction and Betting Tips | December 1st 2024

Montpellier face off with Lille in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade de la Mosson on Sunday. Montpellier are coming into this game desperate for points, as they are currently rock bottom of the Ligue 1 table.

Lille, meanwhile, are flying high and could move into third with a win here depending on other results.

So, will Lille condemn Montpellier to more problems this weekend?

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Montpellier vs Lille Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• Montpellier's recent record against Lille is a pretty bad one. They have lost five of their last six meetings, although their most recent clash ended in a 0-0 draw. The hosts haven't won at home against their visitors since 2017.
• Montpellier would've gone into last weekend's game with fellow strugglers Saint-Etienne with some confidence after pulling off a major upset over Brest before the international break. However, they then suffered a 1-0 defeat, restarting their cycle of misery.
• Lille, in contrast, are on a fantastic run of form right now. Not only are they eight games unbeaten in Ligue 1 - most recently defeating Rennes - but they are also four unbeaten in the Champions League. This week, they defeated Bologna 1-2 in an impressive win.
• Montpellier's leaky defense remains a major concern that they will need to fix if they want to have any chance of surviving this season. They have now conceded 32 goals, seven more than Saint-Etienne, who have the second-worst defensive record in Ligue 1.
• Lille, in contrast, have the second-best defensive record in Ligue 1. They have only conceded eleven goals to date, and have kept six clean sheets along the way.

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Montpellier vs Lille Prediction

Despite having the home advantage, it seems highly unlikely that Montpellier will be able to claim a much-needed victory here.

Lille are flying and are in great form, and their strong defensive record should allow them to repel their hosts without too many issues.

Les Dogues may come into this match slightly tired from their European exploits, and that's perhaps the only thing giving Montpellier any hope here. However, it's still difficult to pick a side who have lost six of their last seven.

Therefore, the prediction here is a straightforward away win.

Prediction: Montpellier 0-2 Lille

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Montpellier vs Lille Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Lille to win.

Tip 2: Lille to keep a clean sheet - Yes (Lille have kept six clean sheets thus far this season including in their most recent Ligue 1 game).

Tip 3: Lille to score at least 2 goals - Yes (Montpellier have conceded 32 goals this season and have conceded at least 2 on seven occasions).