Lille vs Montpellier
France – Ligue 1
Date: Friday 13th December 2019
Kick off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Stade Pierre- Mauroy.
Lille are in action in midweek in the Champions League in a very important meeting against Premier League outfit Chelsea, two teams fight for the right to play in the Europa League knockout phase.
Things did not go according to plan for the French side as they look to follow the game by a margin of two goals towards the end of ninety minutes. However, the former Chelsea player Loic Remy finds its way past Kepa in order to give Les Dogues' fans something to cheer about.
Clock ticking, Lille pumping the ball into the box, Chelsea defended relentlessly and Frank Lampard touchline scratching his head; the visitors could not produce the much-needed equalizer. Remy purpose only consolation.
Host is set entirely different league, steamrolling their way to the Champions League final in Ligue 1 log. They are in a three-game winning streak star, six points behind Marseille and 11 behind PSG French cavalry.
Galtier will not get itself in nervous in an attempt to challenge for the title, because it would be asking too much of his players. Its main goal is to keep their place in the top-3 while the remaining heat in the high-flying tail in Marseille.
The host left a smile on the faces of their supporters in their last home game, edging Brest in close encounter 1-0. They have managed the best home record in the league, taking 23 points from a possible 27.
They are still unbeaten at Stade Pierre-Mauroy feared, blowing every single opponent they face out of the water. The team should be scared to death to get out of the tunnel of the stadium for the game.
Montpellier, on the other hand, has endured a dip in form in recent weeks which has seen them drop to 10th in the standings, but only 4 points behind the opposition this weekend. Their last game ended with a 3-1 win in favor of PSG.
forms themselves are nothing to write about, having failed to taste success in their last 8 games on the road home.
Lille vs Montpellier Prediction
Lille should have enough to win this game. They are unbeaten at home and Montpellier have more wins. The danger though is a lottery.
Montpellier has been enhanced on the road lately and they will be fresher of the two teams come into this game. This is why we are going back in Montpellier on multiple occasions and that would cover us if the match finishes in a draw.
For smaller shares we will return the correct value. We expect to see a very close game with not much in it and some goals. Lille could not take this game too lightly and Montpellier if they win will only be one point behind them so there is plenty to play.
Lille vs. Montpellier: Bet Tips
Dual Opportunity: Montpellier win or draw at 1.91 (10/11)
Correct score: 0-0 or 1-0 to Montpellier at 7.00 (6/1) and 10.00 (9/1).
