Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2025

Both Teams to Score?

The odds of -163 catch the eye when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection as we expect both Lyon and Montpellier to find the net. The stats suggest that this outcome is likely to happen.

Lyon Won When They Last Played Montpellier

Lyon have enjoyed two home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 3-1 away to Paris Saint-Germain. OL had just 32% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Georges Mikautadze being the goalscorer.

Montpellier drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home at Stade de la Mosson against Nice. The Occitania side had 51% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Joris Chotard and Theo Sainte-Luce on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Lyon had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Stade de la Mosson, they recorded a 2-1 away victory over Montpellier. Lyon have triumphed in six of the previous 10 meetings between these teams, with Montpellier winning the other four.

Lyon have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 2.1 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 13.0 attempts. Pierre Sage's team have averaged 56.8% possession, 508.0 passes and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 0.9 goals and 4.5 corners from 4.5 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.

Alexandre Lacazette leads the way with 5 goals, while Georges Mikautadze and Malick Fofana have scored 4 and 3 respectively. Rayan Cherki and Said Benrahma are the leading assists makers with 3, while goalie Lucas Perri has kept 4 clean sheets.

Montpellier have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 1.0 goals. La Paillade average 46.2% possession, 383.8 passes, 5.3 corners taken and 4.1 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 15.4 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.

Arnaud Nordin has scored 4 goals, followed by Theo Sainte-Luce, Joris Chotard, Issiaga Sylla and Wahbi Khazri on 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Jordan Ferri, Mousa Al-Taamari and Teji Savanier who have all made 1.

Confirmed Lineups

Lyon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Lucas Perri (GK), Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Clinton Mata, Duje Caleta-Car, Abner, Jordan Veretout, Nemanja Matic, Said Benrahma, Ernest Nuamah, Alexandre Lacazette, Malick Fofana.

Montpellier confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Nikola Maksimovic, Becir Omeragic, Modibo Sagnan, Enzo Tchato, Jordan Ferri, Rabby Nzingoula, Issiaga Sylla, Akor Adams, Teji Savanier, Mousa Tamari.

Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction & Betting Tips

It stands to reason that both teams can both find the net and that leads us to a BTTS Yes wager. The fact that you can secure -163 for this Ligue 1 encounter means a nice return if the bet lands.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Lyon vs Montpellier league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 OL games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 OL games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Montpellier games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Montpellier games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 games between these teams.

BTTS Yes Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 61.9% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Should you want to secure bigger odds for your BTTS Yes wager, then you can combine this with the match result on the Result & Both Teams to Score market. Predict one of the teams to win or even the draw and boost your price in the process.

Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Lyon 3 - 1 Montpellier

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Lyon to win 3-1. The odds of +750 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Lyon Under 6.5 Corners -125

Lyon have averaged 4.80 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Montpellier going under 6.5 in their previous six away games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -125 that Lyon fall short when it comes to the Team Corners line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Lyon

Total

9.90 5.40 4.50

Home

10.90 6.20 4.70

Away

9.60 5.20 4.40

Montpellier

Total

9.40 5.30 4.10

Home

9.30 5.40 3.90

Away

9.30 4.00 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Lyon Corners

Over 6.5

-110

Under 6.5

-125

Montpellier Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-400

X

+700

2

+330

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Lyon vs Montpellier Odds

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -300 about Lyon which reflects they have a 75% chance of winning this Ligue 1 encounter. For those wanting to back Montpellier, you will find +650 about this outsider.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

-300

X

+450

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-138

X

+187.5

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-699

X2

+225

Draw No Bet

1

-901

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-110

2 Hcp +1.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+240

Over 2.5

-300

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-175

No

+125

Lyon vs Montpellier Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to OL vs Montpellier team news.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the Ligue 1 squads.

Olympique Lyonnais Team Page Montpellier Team Page