Montpellier HSC and Toulouse meet at the Stade de la Mosson for a mid-table Ligue 1 clash this Sunday. The sides are separated by just two points in the upper end of the bottom half heading into the weekend. No club in Ligue 1 has amassed more points than Montpellier since their appointment of Michel Der Zakarian seven games ago.
The Armenian manager has taken 17 points from a possible 21 since taking over the hot seat at the club, steering them well clear of relegation. Results under Der Zakarian are made even more remarkable when you consider Montpellier had won just 18 points in the 21 games before he arrived.
Defensive foundations have been key to his success, as the side have kept as many clean sheets under him – four – than they kept under the two previous managers this season combined. Their great form continued last week when they surprised Marseille by taking a point from the Stade Velodrome.
After scoring all of the side’s last four goals, Elye Wahi turned provider for Arnaud Nordin’s opening goal last Friday, taking his goal contributions tally to 14 for the season. Fares Chaibi’s late goal sealed a memorable victory for Philippe Montanier’s side to set themselves up for an intriguing final against Nantes at the Stade de France later this month.
They can not afford to take their eyes off the ball in the league though, as they are not assured of safety just yet, despite being nine points clear of trouble. Five defeats in their last six league games means there is still a bit of doubt for their top-flight future, especially considering there are four relegation spots in Ligue 1 this season.
Match Details
- Match: Montpellier vs Toulouse
- Date: 9 April 2023
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Venue: Stade de la Mosson
Montpellier vs Toulouse Prediction
With just two points separating them in the standings, expect a cagey affair at the Stade de la Mosson. Zakarian’s men are the more in-form side, so they should prevail at home.
Prediction: Montpellier 2-1 Toulouse
Montpellier vs Toulouse Head-To-Head
- Montpellier hold a slightly superior record in the fixture, winning 12 of the last 32 meetings.
- Toulouse have picked up three fewer wins in that period, while the spoils have been shared nine times.
- Montpellier have won their last four home games against Philippe Montanier’s men since a 1-0 loss in April 2017.
- Le Tefece are on a run of five defeats in six Ligue 1 games, scoring five goals and conceding 12.
- Montpellier are unbeaten in seven outings and have won their last two at home.
Montpellier vs Toulouse Live Stream Time
This match will start from 6:30 PM
Montpellier vs Toulouse Date
This match will take place on 9 April 2023
Montpellier vs Toulouse Team News
A recurrence of Theo Sainte-Luce’s calf injury means he is a doubt again for Montpellier, while Kiki Kouyate is set to miss out due to concussion protocols.
Faitout Maouassa remains out following an injury picked up shortly before the international break.
Beni Makouana and Maxime Esteve remain sidelined, while backup goalkeeper Dimitry Bertaud continues on his long road to recovery from a serious knee injury.
Toulouse boss Montanier named nine of their regular starters in the cup win over Annecy in midweek, so they may remain largely unchanged.
Montpellier vs Toulouse Lineups
Montpellier HSC:- Lecomte; Sacko, Jullien, Sakho, Sylla; Chotard, Leroy, Savanier; Nordin, Wahi, Khazri
Toulouse:- Dupe; Dealer, Rouault, Nicolaisen, Suazo; Spierings, Van den Boomen, Sierro; Aboukhlal, Dallinga, Ratao
Montpellier vs Toulouse Odds
- MONTPELLIER TO WIN
- 2.07
- 1xBet
- DRAW
- 3.94
- Suprabets
- TOULOUSE TO WIN
- 3.71
- Suprabets
Montpellier vs Toulouse Stats
- Montpellier HSC haven’t lost in their last 7 games.
- When playing at home, Montpellier HSC have not lost to Toulouse FC in their last 3 encounters.
- Montpellier HSC have received 9 red cards this season. This is the highest number in Ligue 1.
- Montpellier HSC haven’t scored in 2 of their 15 home matches in Ligue 1 this season.
- Toulouse FC haven’t scored in 3 of their 14 away matches in Ligue 1 this season.
Montpellier vs Toulouse Tips
Tip 1: Result – Montpellier
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals – Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in their last six meetings.)
Tip 3: Less than 4.5 cards – Yes (There have been fewer than five bookings in four of their last five clashes.)
Montpellier vs Toulouse Betting Trends
While a draw isn’t that likely to happen (26%), a victory of SC Montpellier is much more likely to occur. Experts give them a 45.3 percent chance to leave the match as the winner, while Toulouse FC only gets a chance of 28.7%.
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