Montpellier and Olympique Marseille will on Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at 20:00h (UTC), play in a Ligue 1 football game in France, check the Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille will occur
The game will be played in the small Stade de la Mosson stadium, in the city of Montpellier, with a capacity for 22000 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
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Introduction to the Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille betting tip 2023/2024
The Ligue 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.81 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.51 goals per match played.
Montpellier last match
In the last match they played, Montpellier collected a draw. The opposing team was Lens, and the match – which ended with the result of 0-0 – was valid for Ligue 1. Coach M. Der Zakarian’s disposed his team in a 3-4-3 formation.
A very balanced game was expected, so a draw was somewhat anticipated, with odds around 3.40.
Montpellier performance was certainly not typical of a top team, but some players still left a good mark on the match. Akor Adams, with an excellent sense of position and a precise foot, was one of the best players, and he gave a big contribution to the team to leave the field undefeated.
Olympique Marseille last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Europa League, Olympique Marseille, who used a 3-4-3 formation, faced the Brighton & Hove Albion team with a final score of 1-0.
Before the match all forecasts pointed to a defeat. The odds for their victory, 4.75 were the best proof of this.
Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille h2h
The last time Montpellier went up against Olympique Marseille, it was in Ligue 1. Montpellier, ranked 11th place, started with a 4-2-3-1 tactic, while Olympique Marseille, then in 2nd place, was charged with a 3-4-2-1 formation.
The last time these teams met was for a Ligue 1 match, on 31-03-2023, referring to the 2022/2023 season, in a competitive game that ended with a 1-1 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Olympique Marseille team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the Montpellier team, which has no wins recently.
Montpellier
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
comes into this game with 14 points, putting them in 14th place in the Ligue 1. They are also encumbered with a negative balance, 6 losses, 3 wins, and 6 draws.
With a 1 point advantage over the Toulouse team which is in position 15 in the 17th round. Also, it has 1 point less than Rennes team that is ranked in the 13th place.
Montpellier analysis
Montpellier after 16 matchdays have scored 17 goals and conceded 20 goals, and therefore shows a negative goal difference.
Recent performances have highlighted that Montpellier is having trouble generating goals, with a low number of goals for and a high number of failed to score matches. This suggests that the team is struggling to create quality chances and convert them into goals, indicating the need for improvement in their attacking play.
Montpellier has a ball possession percentage of 44.27% in the league. This indicates that it is not the kind of team that shows up on the field to create play. Fans hope that something will change for the next match against Olympique Marseille and especially that the team will score more goals.
Best goalscorer from Montpellier
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Akor Adams is the player to highlight. Helping Montpellier with 7 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Olympique Marseille
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Olympique Marseille arrives in this game with 23 points, and in 7th place in the Ligue 1, having won 6 games in total and lost 4 times, making a total of 5 draws.
This means that, in the 17th round, the team has the same score that the Reims team that is just behind in 8th place.
Olympique Marseille analysis
After 16 rounds, Olympique Marseille has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 22 goals for and 16 conceded.
With a sequence of 3 wins in the Ligue 1, Olympique Marseille is in that excellent moment of being the favorite.
Olympique Marseille is a more offensive team than Montpellier, having 1492 attacks vs. 1360 from Montpellier, having scored 22 times, in comparison, Montpellier converted into goal 17 times.
Olympique Marseille could face difficulties in maintaining their top form when confronted with a packed schedule featuring several games in a short span. Despite the odds pointing towards a close contest, the team’s busy schedule could impact their performance against Montpellier.
Best goalscorer from Olympique Marseille
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. With 5 goals on his own, the Attacker has been instrumental in helping the Olympique Marseille team achieving several victories this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Olympique Marseille
The Olympique Marseille team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 10 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Montpellier is Akor Adams, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Olympique Marseille is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
75-90 minutes into the game is a good time to bet with most goals being made in this period.
Taking into consideration that Olympique Marseille scores an average of 1.25 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.05.
Corners Top Betting Tips
To obtain good betting results, remembering that there is an average of 4.84 corners per game when the corners numbers of both teams are combined.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
In games like these, the players are usually nervous and sometimes even aggressive due to the tension that this rivalry involves. Therefore, a good option is to bet that the match will have an above average number of cards or that at least one red card will be shown.
On the Olympique Marseille side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 3 time this season, very different from Montpellier who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Montpellier vs Olympique Marseille betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 20th, 2023, Wednesday.
The match will take place at the Stade de la Mosson stadium in Montpellier.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 1 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 1-1 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
