With both Montpellier and Bordeaux enjoying the comforts of mid-table, both could make a push for an even stronger position when going toe-to-toe on Stade de la Mosson on 14:00 21st March in round 30 of Ligue 1. Montpellier lie 9th in the table on 41 points after 29 games. 5 points behind after 29 matches, Bordeaux find themselves in 11th place.
Montpellier aim to spring a surprise when clashing with Bordeaux this coming Sunday after a series of matches without defeat.
Montpellier did not win the last 3 matches in a row;Montpellier unbeaten the last 7 matches in a row;Montpellier unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row at home;Montpellier scored in the last 12 of 14 matches.
Bordeaux conceded in the last 9 of 11 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Bordeaux’s last 3 of 5 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Montpellier will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last 3 matches Montpellier split the points in a 0-0 draw against Reims, followed by a 1-1 draw with Lorient. Their most recent match brought a 1-1 draw against Nimes.
Their current run of 4 points out of a possible 18 for Bordeaux will not be enough to get the juices flowing among supporters. In their 3 latest outings Bordeaux lost 2-1 to Metz and went on to a 1-0 defeat against PSG. Their latest game produced a 3-1 win against Dijon.
Montpellier have put stronger performances on display in recent games and with the advantage of familiar surroundings we call a home win here. However, the bookies believe in a tight match with odds 2.10 for a home win while an away win pays out odds 3.80.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The last time the pair played each other Montpellier came away as 2-0 winners back in November 2020 in a match in the Ligue 1. Recent meetings have had a tendency to be rather shy on goals as 6 of the previous 10 matches paid out on under 2.5 goals. With a 5-2-3 against Bordeaux in recent match-ups in the Ligue 1 Montpellier will at least be optimistic of adding another win here.
Placed 9th in the table Montpellier have amassed 41 points after 29 games. On 36 points Bordeaux are ranked in 11th place with an equal amount of matches to their name.
Following odds are available for this match with the bookmakers: Montpellier to win pays out at 2.10, the best prize for a draw is 3.40, while an away win for Bordeaux returns you odds 3.80. Montpellier won 3 of their last 10 home league games whereas Bordeaux lost 4 of their last 10 away league games.
The chance of both teams to score (BTTS) in this match is as high as 57%, judging by the odds on offer with the bookmakers. This equals a decent payout of odds 1.75 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Accordingly betting on a “NO” in the BTTS market pays out at odds 2.00. The last 10 home league games for Montpellier averaged 3.9 goals per game with BTTS paying out 9 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Bordeaux the average total goals were 2.5 with 5 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match going over 2.5 goals is 50%. This equals odds 2.00 if you wish to place a bet on OVER 2.5 goals. Speculating in the opposite outcome of under 2.5 goals pays out at 1.85. Montpellier’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 3.9 goals a game. 7 of Montpellier’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Bordeaux’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.5 goals per game. 6 of the last 10 away matches for Bordeaux went over 2.5 goals.