Montpellier vs Nice prediction 15.12.2024 | Ligue 1

• Competition: Ligue 1
• Date: Sunday, 15th December, 2024
• Kickoff: 14:00 UK / 15:00 CET
• Venue: Stade de la Mosson (Montpellier)

Montpellier are playing their 16th consecutive season in the Ligue 1. In the last three seasons, they have constantly been around the mid-table as they finished 13th and twice 12th. This year, unfortunately, the team from Occitanie are not doing well and are in danger of getting relegated. Right now, they are in 18th (last) place with only eight points in 14 rounds - already five away from the safe zone. The main problems this season are injuries and their awful road record, so they are under pressure to win points at home, even against good teams like Nice.

Nice came to this season after a pretty good one where they finished fifth - four points away from the 4th place and the Champions League Qualifiers. This year, despite having major injury problems, the Eaglets are doing well in the Ligue 1 as they are in 6th place with 23 points from 14 matches. On the other hand, their performance in the Europa League has been terrible, winning just two points in six rounds. It seems that the injuries prevent them from playing well on multiple fronts, and that is probably the main reason for their subpar performance in the EL.

Montpellier vs Nice pick: Both teams to score

Montpellier have been pretty bad this season. However, at home, they are showing some signs of life and have won four points in the last two games against Lille and Brest while scoring five goals. They are generally scoring regularly at home and have done so in six out of seven matches. On the other hand, their defense has been atrocious and are still without a clean sheet both at home and on the road.

Nice, on the other hand, have massive injury problems, especially in the defensive line, and that is because of it, they are unable to keep their net intact. In the last four games, they allowed 11 goals - 2.75 per game, and they did not had a too challenging schedule. On the other hand, their offense has been on point, and they should be able to score easily against the worst defensive team in the league. Also, in their last seven games in all competitions, we saw both teams scoring every time.

Last season, these teams met three times (twice in the league and once in the Cup), and we saw both teams scoring on two occasions. Moreover, both teams scored in four out of the last five h2h matches.

Considering the trend in the h2h games and all the above, both teams to score bet looks like the best option for this Ligue 1 tie.