Montpellier vs. Lyon Match Analysis and Prediction

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Two sides separated by just two points in the middle of the Ligue 1 standings will face each other this weekend when Montpellier hosts Lyon at Stade de la Mosson in the 12th round of the competition. Kickoffs on October 22 at 18:00 EAT.

The host will be looking to end the three-game losing streak in the league that has seen them drop to the 11 spot with 12 points, two points off the opponents here. In their campaign this season, Montpellier has picked up four wins against seven loses.

Montpellier will be hoping for improved results after 1-0 Ligue 1 loss to RC Lens in their most recent fixture. In that game, Montpellier had 34% possession and eight shots with one of them on target. Lens got 17 shots with five of them on target and a goal by Wesley Saïd (67′).

Lyon on the other hand is 10th with 14 points after a winless run of six matches in the league. In their campaign this season, Lyon has picked up four victories against five loses and two draws. Coming into this game, Laurent Blanc’s squad lost five and drawn one in their last six matches (LLLLDL).

Lyon will seek to make amends here following 3-2 Ligue 1 defeat to Rennes in their most recent outing. In that game, Lyon had 59% possession, seven shots with five of them on target andf goals scored by Alexandre Lacazette (23′, 72′). Rennes got 14 shots with five of them on target and goals by Martin Terrier (38′, 77′) and Amine Gouiri (47′).

Montpellier vs. Lyon head to head

Lyon boasts the upper hand in the head to head history of this fixture having won 24 times in the 49 encounters since 1993; Montpellier won 13 times while two matches ended in draws.