Montpellier vs Le Havre Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Montpellier and Le Havre in the 28th round of the France Ligue 1 is expected to be a closely contested encounter. Both teams are struggling in the league, with Montpellier sitting in 18th place and Le Havre in 16th place. This match could be a crucial turning point for either side, and several key statistics need to be considered when evaluating the possible outcomes.
Recent Form and Goal Scoring Averages
Montpellier has struggled with only 2 wins and 8 losses in their last 10 matches, accumulating 6 points. In contrast, Le Havre has had a slightly better run with 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 draws, accumulating 12 points. Le Havre has a significant edge in goal-scoring averages, with 1.6 goals per game compared to Montpellier's 0.6. Additionally, Le Havre's away form has seen them score an average of 2 goals per game, which could pose a significant threat to Montpellier's defense.
Defensive Struggles and Head-to-Head Record
Both teams have struggled defensively, with Montpellier allowing an average of 2.1 goals per game and Le Havre conceding an average of 2.1 goals per game. Montpellier's home defense has been particularly porous, conceding an average of 2.8 goals per game. The head-to-head record between the two teams shows that in their last 3 meetings, Montpellier has 1 win, Le Havre has 1 win, and there has been 1 draw.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals Analysis
Historically, both teams have seen a significant number of their matches end with Over 2.5 goals. 50% of Montpellier's last 10 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, while 60% of Le Havre's matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. Furthermore, 80% of Montpellier's home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their home games tend to be high-scoring affairs. The odds of Over 2.5 goals are 1.9, while the odds of Under 2.5 goals are 2.
1X2 Market Analysis
Given the recent form and goal-scoring averages, Le Havre seems to have a better chance of winning. The odds for the 1X2 market are: Montpellier to win at 2.4, Le Havre to win at 3, and the draw at 3.3. Considering the value of the bet, Le Havre to win at 3 seems like a reasonable option, given their recent form and goal-scoring averages.
Bet Selection
Considering the analysis above, the recommended bets are:
Main Bet: Away @ 3.0 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.9
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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