Montpellier vs Nice tips and predictions

Outcome not inevitable in Ligue 1

On 47 Ligue 1 point, 12th placed Montpellier host ninth placed Nice. The visitors will be looking to increase the gap, but will they be adding to their 52 points?

Nice are likely to get the job done here.

There's not that much separating these sides so the hosts might still feel the frustration from their recent returns. Montpellier have been volatile from a betting point of view. They've lost 9 of their last 19 games as hosts. They conceded two or more goals in 11 of their last 20 home matches which is a discovery that will encourage supporters of the visiting side.

Nice have won 5 of their last 10 away matches. Their best performances have been summarised by how clinical they've been in front of goal. They've scored at least once in 16 of their last 20 away fixtures. On the basis that they don't have any absentees from their best 11 between now and kick-off they should have the quality to build on these numbers. They have been solid at the back when on the road. Conceding an average of 0.8 goals across their latest 12 trips has given them decent foundations to work with. Not wanting to sit on the fence, it will be a good game and if they give 110% then the away win looks like a good pick.

In addition to the 1X2 there's a decent separate bet in the Both Teams To Score No market.