Montpellier vs Marseille Prediction 20.12.2023

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Montpellier

1 : 1

Marseille

Marseille

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  • Competition: France - Ligue 1
  • Date: Wednesday, 20th, December 2023
  • Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
  • Venue: Stade de la Mosson (Montpellier)

The most impressive Ligue 1 side of the month, Marseille, will strive to maintain their 100% record in December when they visit Montpellier at the Stade de la Mosson on Wednesday.

Despite being outplayed by Metz over the weekend in statistical terms, Maxime Esteve's ninth-minute goal proved sufficient for Montpellier to clinch all three points, finally putting an end to their six-match winless streak in the top-flight. Attaining the maximum points, Michel Der Zakarian's charges have shifted to the 12th position on the Ligue 1 table, simultaneously enabling them to distance themselves from the automatic relegation places by five points. What might provide a touch of stability to the situation is that the 17 points earned completely match the sum achieved in the same period of the previous campaign.

Looking from Marseille's perspective, they had to put in a bit more effort compared to their previous successes to secure three points during the weekend action. Despite the hosts building a significant two-goal lead in the first 45 minutes, Clermont's goal in the second half added tension to the crowd in the last half-hour, but fortunately, the score remained unchanged from the 58th minute, with Les Olympiens leaving their Velodrome with smiles at the end of the match (2-1). With that result, Gennaro Gattuso's men continued their quest for Champions League berths, now sitting just four points behind third-placed Monaco—the final spot that guarantees automatic entry to the grandest European stage.

Montpellier vs Marseille Betting Tips: Marseille to Win

Despite Montpellier not going through their best moments in the elite French championship, it's hard to anticipate that they'll be an easy target for their midweek opponents, but we believe Marseille will somehow find a way to come out on top and round off 2023 in a winning manner. Rightfully so, we believe in this scenario, as Gennaro Gattuso's team not only enters the midweek clash with the best form among all Ligue 1 clubs but also appears unstoppable throughout December, attested by a record of four wins in as many top-flight matches. 

However, for Les Olympiens to continue their quest for the top three, they will primarily need to find a solution to their consistent road successes, as the routine 4-2 victory over Lorient was astonishingly just their first set of maximum points away from home this season. To lift OM's spirits, they find themselves with an excellent opportunity to achieve two back-to-back triumphs for the first time this season, facing Montpellier—a team that has so far disappointed its fans with only one win in the initial eight games, currently putting together four consecutive matches without a winning outcome. Ultimately, Marseille, flying high, with Aubameyang in outstanding goal-scoring form, should manage to secure three points from this tough away game.

Montpellier vs Marseille Head to Head (H2H) stats

  1. Marseille

    1 : 1

    Montpellier

    Ligue 1

  2. Montpellier

    1 : 2

    Marseille

    Ligue 1

  3. Marseille

    2 : 0

    Montpellier

    Ligue 1

  4. Marseille

    1 : 1

    Montpellier

    Coupe de France

  5. Montpellier

    2 : 3

    Marseille

    Ligue 1

Montpellier

Montpellier team news

Pleased that his squad secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Metz, putting an end to a winless streak of six matches, Montpellier's tactician, Michel Der Zakarian, with no fresh injury concerns, is likely to field an almost unchanged lineup as he did over the weekend.

Despite being injury-free, Kiki Kouyate won't be available for his team and coach until 2024, as the Malian international is serving the final (third) match of his suspension earned in the 0-2 defeat to Monaco at the beginning of December.

Last matches of Montpellier

  1. Metz

    0 : 1

    Montpellier

    Ligue 1

  2. Montpellier

    0 : 0

    RC Lens

    Ligue 1

  3. Monaco

    2 : 0

    Montpellier

    Ligue 1

  4. Montpellier

    1 : 1

    Clermont

    Ligue 1

  5. Montpellier

    1 : 3

    Brest

    Ligue 1

Montpellier lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 40

    Benjamin Lecomte

Defenders

  • 35

    Lucas Mincarelli Davin

  • 14

    Maxime Esteve

  • 6

    Christopher Jullien

  • 27

    Becir Omeragic

  • 29

    Enzo Tchato

Midfielders

  • 13

    Joris Chotard

  • 11

    Teji Savanier

  • 12

    Jordan Ferri

Forwards

  • 9

    Mousa Al-Tamari

  • 8

    Akor Adams

Marseille

Marseille team news

Regarding the away side, it appears that Italian tactician Gennaro Gattuso has unearthed the winning formula, as his Les Olympiens have been delivering lessons across France since the beginning of December, triumphing in each of their last four matches and are determined to maintain a 100% record to seal the year on the highest note possible.

Jonathan Clauss' return, following his absence in the 2-1 victory over Clermont last weekend due to suspension, provides added encouragement and simultaneously fortifies the defensive line ahead of the final 90 minutes in this year, while Renan Lodi will be sidelined for the year-end showdown due to accumulating yellow cards.

Last matches of Marseille

  1. Marseille

    2 : 1

    Clermont

    Ligue 1

  2. Brighton & Hove Albion

    1 : 0

    Marseille

    Europa League

  3. Lorient

    2 : 4

    Marseille

    Ligue 1

  4. Marseille

    3 : 0

    Lyon

    Ligue 1

  5. Marseille

    2 : 0

    Rennes

    Ligue 1

Marseille lineup

Goalkeeper

  • 16

    Pau Lopez

Defenders

  • 99

    Chancel Mbemba

  • 5

    Leonardo Balerdi

  • 4

    Samuel Gigot

Midfielders

  • 7

    Jonathan Clauss

  • 27

    Jordan Veretout

  • 19

    Geoffrey Kondogbia

  • 11

    Amine Harit

  • 62

    Amir Murillo

Forwards

  • 10

    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

  • 29

    Iliman Ndiaye

4 Reasons why we expect Marseille to Win

  1. Montpellier has been without a home victory for the past four consecutive matches (D3, L1).
  2. Marseille dominates in December with all four victories from four played matches.
  3. During that winning December streak, Les Olympiens netted an impressive 11 goals in the opponent's nets.
  4. Marseille has returned home from a visit to Stade de la Mosson with a full three points in the last two encounters.

Main prediction Montpellier - Marseille

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Montpellier vs Marseille - FAQ

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Where to watch?

The match between these teams will be broadcast on Arena Sport (BiH), Arena Sport (Cro), Arena Sport (Ser), MEGOGO, TNT Sports, Voyo (Cze)

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Who is Montpellier's player to watch?

Akor Adams impressively leads the attacking line of his team this campaign, as only Kilian Mbappe (16) surpasses the Nigerian in goals (7).

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Who is Marseille's player to watch?

Out of Marseille's last 15 goals, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been involved in an incredible 11 of them (7 goals, 4 assists).