Le Havre vs Montpellier Prediction & Preview
Preview
Sunday's Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Océane pits struggling Le Havre against Montpellier, with both teams desperate for points to climb out of the relegation zone. Le Havre, currently 17th with 6 points, hosts Montpellier, who sit 18th with 4 points, in a crucial 10th-round matchup.
Le Havre's recent form has been dismal, losing all five of their last matches, including a 1-0 defeat away to Rennes in their previous outing. This winless streak has yielded no points from their last five games. At home, Le Havre averages 1 goal scored per game but concedes an average of 2.67 goals.
Montpellier, on the other hand, has managed just one win in their last five matches, securing only 3 points during this period. Their most recent match ended in a disappointing 0-3 home loss to Toulouse. Away from home, Montpellier averages 1 goal scored per game and concedes an average of 3 goals.
The head-to-head history between these two teams suggests a slight edge for Montpellier, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last two meetings. Notably, when they last met at Stade Océane on March 31, 2024, Montpellier emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
Given the poor defensive records of both teams - Le Havre conceding an average of 2.29 goals per game and Montpellier an average of 3.14 goals per game - this match could potentially see a higher number of goals. Interestingly, Le Havre's matches average 2.86 total goals, while Montpellier's average 4.14 total goals per game.
Bet
Recommended Bet: Over 2.5 Goals
- Rationale: Considering the poor defensive statistics of both teams (Le Havre averaging 2.29 goals conceded and Montpellier 3.14), coupled with the higher average total goals in Montpellier's matches (4.14), there is a strong indication that this game could see more than 2.5 goals.
- Odds: The odds for Over 2.5 Goals are 1.89, which, while not extremely high, offer a reasonable return given the statistical likelihood of a higher-scoring match.
- Alternative Consideration: While Le Havre is favored (odds of 2.2), their recent form is particularly concerning, making the home win less appealing despite the favorable odds. Montpellier's away form and overall performance also don't strongly support an Away Win bet at 3.2. The Draw at 3.5 could be tempting but seems less likely given the context.
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