Montpellier vs Auxerre Prediction 22 Sep 2024

⚽ Ligue 1 - Round 5 Preview

📅 22 Sep 2024

⏰ 16:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stade de la Mosson (Montpellier)

Montpellier are enduring one of their worst starts to a season this century, sitting at the bottom of Ligue 1 with just one point from four games (D1, L3). They’ve conceded a league-high 13 goals, giving them a disastrous goal difference of -11. Pressure is mounting on manager Michel Der Zakarian after a 3-0 defeat to Rennes, and rumors are swirling that the club is considering potential replacements. Adding to their woes, Montpellier has won just five of their last 14 meetings against Auxerre (D4, L5).

Auxerre, meanwhile, have struggled since their promotion, having lost three of their last four matches after an opening day victory over Nice. Their latest defeat, a 3-0 loss to Monaco, saw manager Christophe Pélissier criticize his players for a lack of intensity. He will be hoping for a stronger showing as they travel to Montpellier, though Auxerre hasn’t won an away Ligue 1 game since April 2023 (D1, L4).

Where to watch Montpellier vs Auxerre?

📺 Link to watch Montpellier vs Auxerre Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Benjamin Lecomte (Montpellier): The goalkeeper has not kept a clean sheet in seven matches, though five of those games saw both teams score.
• Florian Ayé (Auxerre): The forward has come off the bench in all four games so far this season and remains unbeaten in his last ten goalscoring appearances (W6, D4).

⚡️Match Facts:

• Montpellier have trailed at half-time in three of their four Ligue 1 games this season.
• Auxerre has not won a Ligue 1 away match since April 2023.
• Montpellier has only won five of their last 14 meetings with Auxerre.

💡 Montpellier vs Auxerre Prediction

Both teams come into this match in poor form, but Montpellier’s defensive vulnerabilities give Auxerre a chance to capitalize. While Montpellier will look to improve, Auxerre’s struggles on the road may continue. Expect a tight and tense affair, with both teams eager to avoid defeat. A draw seems likely in a match where neither side has much momentum.

Montpellier vs Auxerre Betting Tips

• Both teams to score
• Under 2.5 goals
• Draw
• Montpellier to trail at half-time