We’re into the final furlong now as we approach the last few games of the Ligue 1 season. French football has really come into its own since last August with a campaign full of exciting twists and turns at both ends of the table. Now, it’s all a case of seeing who can hold their nerve. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an interesting clash between Montpellier and Monaco.
Montpellier Form GuideMontpellier have done some memorable things over the course of the last decade or so, establishing themselves as one of the most unpredictable clubs to watch in France. In equal measure, though, they’re coming off the back of a campaign that they’d rather forget - and we’re putting that very lightly. Now, they’re starting to settle back into normality, which is the least the fans can ask for.
Montpellier got a red card against Toulouse, but the hosts also went down to ten men in a game that was far more physical than most people were expecting. Despite having just 36% of the ball, though, Montpellier somehow scored a late winner to secure a 2-1 victory.
Monaco Form GuideMonaco serve as an ever-present member of the French elite when it comes to the beautiful game and so far this season, they’re making a real effort to prove why they should be viewed as such. They are starting to redefine themselves as an exciting entity at this level and while there’s still a long way to go, there are plenty of reasons to believe that the future is bright.
Monaco needed to get back to winning ways at home to Clermont Foot this past weekend and that’s precisely what they did. They looked ruthless from beginning to end and they picked up a 4-1 win that they were incredibly good value for.
Match PredictionThis one is bound to be competitive and it’s bound to be an intense affair between two clubs who have a lot of history with one another. If the hosts can keep control of the ball in possession they’ll have a decent chance but in our view, the most likely outcome here is a Monaco win.
