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Montpellier and Strasbourg kick off their 2024-25 Ligue 1 campaign when they go head-to-head on Sunday. Liam Rosenior’s men have failed to win their last nine visits to the Stade de la Mosson and will be looking to end this poor run.
Montpellier wrapped up their pre-season campaign on August 10, when they suffered a 3-1 loss at the hands of German outfit Mainz at MEWA Arena.
With that result, Michel Der Zakarian’s side failed to win any of their five warm-up games, losing four and claiming one draw while conceding 13 goals and scoring seven.
Montpellier will look to put their poor off-season performances behind them as they set out to improve on their 12th-placed finish in the Ligue 1 last season.
Like the hosts, Strasbourg struggled for results in pre-season, where they failed to win their seven friendly matches, losing five and claiming two draws.
Rosenior’s men head into Sunday’s league opener off the back of a 1-0 defeat against Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach in their final warm-up game.
Montpellier finished 13th in the Ligue 1 table last season when they picked up 39 points from 34 matches and will look to improve on that result this term.
Montpellier vs Strasbourg Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- The results have been split right down the middle in the history of this fixture, with Montpellier and Strasbourg claiming nine wins each in their previous 25 encounters.
- Der Zakarian’s men are unbeaten in their last nine home games against Strasbourg, picking up five wins and four draws since a 2-1 loss in May 2004.
- Strasbourg have lost their last three Ligue 1 away matches, conceding six goals and scoring twice.
- Montpellier have failed to win their last six matches across all competitions, losing five and claiming one draw since a 2-1 victory over Toulouse on May 3.
Montpellier vs Strasbourg Prediction
Having endured a poor run of results in the off-season, both Montpellier and Strasbourg will be looking to begin the new league campaign on a positive note.
However, Der Zakarian's men have a solid home record against Strasbourg and we are tipping them to come away with a narrow victory.
Prediction: Montpellier 2-1 Strasbourg
Montpellier vs Strasbourg Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Montpellier to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in four of their last five clashes)
