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Montpellier HSCvs
Nancy-Lorraine
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Ligue 2
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- Final outcome
- Both team to score
Montpellier's Home Advantage
Montpellier HSC, currently navigating the turbulent waters of Ligue 1, finds itself in a precarious 17th position. Despite their struggles, they recently secured a morale-boosting victory against Toulouse, which could serve as a catalyst for their upcoming clash against Nancy-Lorraine. Historically, Montpellier has had the upper hand in this fixture, especially at home, where they have not lost to Nancy in their last four encounters. This home advantage, coupled with their recent win, suggests that Montpellier might just have the edge in this matchup.
Nancy-Lorraine's Defensive Woes
Nancy-Lorraine, on the other hand, has been grappling with defensive frailties, having conceded in each of their last seven matches. Their away form has been less than stellar, with two of their four away games ending without a goal. This defensive vulnerability could be exploited by Montpellier's attacking talents, such as Arnaud Nordin and Wahbi Khazri, who have been pivotal in their team's offensive plays.
High-Scoring Encounters
Matches between these two sides have historically been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 2.2 goals per game. Montpellier's matches this season have also seen a high number of goals, with 80.77% of their games exceeding 2.5 goals. This trend is likely to continue, given both teams' tendencies to score and concede goals. Montpellier's ability to score, combined with Nancy's defensive lapses, suggests that both teams are likely to find the back of the net.
Key Players and Tactical Insights
Montpellier will rely heavily on their key players like Nordin and Khazri to break down Nancy's defense. Meanwhile, Nancy will hope to capitalize on their early scoring tendencies, as 20% of their goals come in the first 15 minutes. However, Montpellier's superior head-to-head record and recent form give them a psychological edge. With Nancy's last away win against Montpellier dating back to 2010, the odds are stacked against them.
In conclusion, while both teams are likely to score, Montpellier's home advantage and recent form suggest they will emerge victorious in this encounter.
Ligue 2Predictions
Ligue 2
PL | GD | PTS | ||
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1 | ![]() | 10 | 11 | 23 |
2 | ![]() | 10 | 8 | 21 |
3 | ![]() | 10 | 8 | 20 |
4 | ![]() | 10 | 7 | 20 |
5 | ![]() | 10 | 1 | 15 |
6 | ![]() | 10 | -3 | 15 |
7 | ![]() | 10 | -1 | 14 |
8 | 10 | 0 | 13 | |
9 | ![]() | 10 | -3 | 13 |
10 | ![]() | 10 | -1 | 12 |
11 | 10 | -2 | 12 | |
12 | 10 | -2 | 12 | |
13 | ![]() | 10 | 1 | 10 |
14 | ![]() | 10 | -2 | 10 |
15 | 10 | -4 | 10 | |
16 | ![]() | 10 | -5 | 10 |
17 | ![]() | 10 | -5 | 8 |
18 | ![]() | 10 | -8 | 4 |