Montpellier vs Toulouse
France Ligue 1
Date: Sunday 10th November 2019
Kick off at 16:00 UK/ 17:00 CET
Venue: Stade de la Mosson.
Montpellier
Florent Mollet will be lost here for accumulated bookings; Teji Savanier can be deployed in a more advanced role in his stead.
Jordan Ferri has been ruled out for 2-3 months with a knee injury suffered last week.
Toulouse
Kelvin Amian back against Lyon and should keep his place at right-back.
William Vainqueur returned to action last weekend and should again start in midfield.
Youngster Kouadio Kone could also be an option in midfield for the visitors, after being impressed against Lyon.
Montpellier vs Toulouse Preview & Prediction
A 2-2 draw last time was an anomaly in Montpellier league campaign, with nine of the 12 Ligue 1 (L1) games they produce under 2.5 goals so far, partly because their average just 0.92 goals per game on the flight. It will come as no surprise then that only one of Montpellier 12 fixtures decided by more than one goal margin. Florent Mollet netted a first-half opener in two wins last competitive home Montpellier. On a good run of form, the hosts are unbeaten in their last six competitive home matches (W5, D1), after netting the opener in the first half and led the first round in four of the victories during the period. Although they have won two of the four L1 as the favorite home games this season (W2, D1, L1).
Montpellier has scored five goals from seven L1 their home on 15 minutes before half-time. opener has scored within 15 minutes in four of their last five away games competitive Toulouse. There is already a goal after 75 minutes in the last three H2Hs.
While the 3-2 defeat Toulouse to Lyon last time would have disappointed fans, the results do not make it six consecutive fixtures which saw both teams scoring and features more than 2.5 goals (W2, D1, L3 - in all competitions), as well as two games in a row L1 in which both teams have scored in both halves. Efthymios Koulouris (TOU) L1 has four goals this term, all of which arrived after half-time. An interesting team to watch, the visitors have seen league-high 3.33 Total goals per trip this campaign, with four of their six away games featuring over 3.5 goals. Overseeing this match in the latter stages - four of the seven L1 Toulouse had been netted away goal of the season came in the final half hour.
Montpellier vs Toulouse: Bet Tips:
Toulouse 1 Handicap at 1.91 (10/11) odd.
