Montpellier vs Troyes Match Analysis and Prediction

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Troyes will be making a trip to Stade de la Mosson to face Montpellier on Wednesday, with the hosts aiming to return to winning way in Ligue 1.

Montpellier are currently sitting 8th in Ligue 1 standings, with 31 points from their opening 20 matches of the season, while Troyes are 17th, level on points with 18th-placed Lorient.

La Paillade saw their long winning run come to an end on Sunday, having lost 3-1 to Strasbourg, that loss being their first in the league since November 28.

Montpellier have recorded nine wins, four draws and seven losses in their 20 league matches this season, collecting 31 points, two points behind fifth-placed Monaco.

Olivier Dall’Oglio’s side are only three points behind fourth-placed Rennes and will desire their chances of recording their 10th Ligue 1 victory on Tuesday.

They have been impressive at home this season, picking up 20 points from their 10 matches, while Troyes have the third-worst away record in the league this season.

Troyes have picked up two draws against Montpellier in their last two encounters, including a 1-1 draw in the reverse match earlier this season, and are currently 17th in the table, just outside the relegation zone on goal difference.

Bruno Irles’ side have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions, including a 1-0 loss to Lyon on Sunday, with Moussa Dembele netting the only goal of the game through a penalty.

They have not recorded a victory in the league since defeating Lorient 2-0 on December 1, while they have lost six of their nine away Ligue 1 matches during the 2021-22 season.

Troyes have also had a problem with scoring goals this season, managing to score just 18 in their 20 matches, which is the joint-second worst record in the division alongside Saint-Etienne.

Montpellier vs Troyes head to head

The two French outfits have previously met on 19 occasions in all competitions, with Montpellier taking 7 victories while Troyes have won 5, and they have drawn in 7. Montpellier have scored 31 goals and conceded 22. In their last five encounters, Montpellier have won two and they have drawn in three.

Troyes 0-0 Montpellier 29/08/15

Montpellier 4-1 Troyes 24/04/16

Troyes 0-1 Montpellier 16/09/17

Montpellier 1-1 Troyes 12/05/18

Troyes 1-1 Montpellier 19/09/21

Montpellier latest home form

Montpellier have recently been on a good form at home as they have lost just one of their last five matches, winning the other four. In their last home game, they defeated Strasbourg 1-0 in the Coupe de France. They have scored 8 goals and conceded 2 in their last five matches.

Montpellier 2-0 Nantes 31/10/21

Montpellier 0-1 Lyon 28/11/21

Montpellier 1-0 Clermont 05/12/21

Montpellier 4-1 Angers 22/12/21

Montpellier 1-0 Strasbourg 02/01/22

Montpellier latest away form

Montpellier lost their last away match 3-1 to Strasbourg in the league. However, they have recently been on a good form, having won three matches prior to that. In their last five away matches, they have won three and lost two, scoring 9 goals and conceded 6 in the process.

Rennes 2-0 Montpellier 20/11/21

Metz 1-3 Montpellier 01/12/21

Brest 0-4 Montpellier 11/12/21

Andrezieux 0-1 Montpellier 19/12/21

Strasbourg 3-1 Montpellier 16/01/22

Troyes latest home form

Troyes have recently been on a poor run of form at home, as they have not won in any of their last four matches. Their last home victory came 2-0 against Lorient on December 1. They recently lost to Nancy through penalties after a 1-1 draw in the Coupe de France.

Troyes 2-0 Lorient 01/12/21

Troyes 1-2 Bordeaux 12/12/21

Troyes 1-1(P) Nancy 18/12/21

Troyes 1-1 Brest 22/12/21

Troyes 0-1 Lyon 16/01/22

Troyes latest away form

Troyes have been on a poor run of form on the road just like at home. They have won just one of their last five away matches. That victory came 2-1 against Reims on October 24. They have won one and lost four of their last five, scoring 3 goals and conceding 10.

Nantes 2-0 Troyes 03/10/21

Reims 1-2 Troyes 24/10/21

Lens 4-0 Troyes 05/11/21

Marseille 1-0 Troyes 28/11/21

Lille 2-1 Troyes 04/12/21

Montpellier news

Montpellier will be without Ambroise Oyongo who is involed in the Africa Cup of Nations, while Thibault Tamas, Maxime Esteve and Pedro Mendes will be absent with injury.

Elye Wahi will also be absent with a red card suspension, with Valere Germain leading the line with support from Stephy Mavididi.

Troyes news

Issa Kabore, Rominigue Kouame, Yoann Touzghar and Mama Balde are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Jessy Moulin and Giulian Biancone will be making a return.

Hyun-juk Suk, Philippe Sandler, Metinho, Youssouf Kone and Karim Azamoum are all injured, while Brandon Domingues will again feature in the final third of the field.

Prediction and Odds

Troyes have been struggling this season and playing away against Montpellier may proof to be a tough game for them.

Montpellier have recently been on an impressive form, and they will want to correct their defeat against Strasbourg at the weekend by picking up a victory in this game.

Odds: 1 1.85 X 2.20 2 2.65