Montpellier vs Nantes tips and predictions

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Montpellier are currently in 12th place as they host 14th place Nantes.

When Montpellier host Nantes it should be an eagerly contested match-up. Having studied the odds available the home side is the pick to come through. It feels like a game to just sit back and enjoy.

There is something of a pattern emerging in their recent results. The hosts have strung together 4 wins in their last 6 matches. Having less success than expected the travelling side has pulled up short at times. They've lost 12 of their last 18 matches, home or away. That might not be suitable preparation for this one.

This home squad is making the most of a recent run of form and it has been clear to see what they can achieve on their day. Montpellier have scored two or more goals in 6 of their recent 7 matches.

Nantes have conceded three or more goals in 3 of their last 5 matches. And their problems aren't exclusively in the first-third of the field. Averaging just 0.6 goals in their last 14 matches, Nantes have underdelivered at times.

It's quite possible this is a match that will simply depend on which side is the fastest out of the blocks. Most previews are saying that both sides can score as they can both be dangerous in front of goal. Nevertheless the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best pick from that market.