Olympique Lyonnais vs Montpellier HSC Prediction 4 January 2025
Added on 02 January, 2025
On Saturday night, Lyon hosts Montpellier in a Ligue 1 showdown as part of the sixteenth round.
Lyon entered the winter break in fifth place with 25 points and a 27:20 goal difference, trailing the European qualification spots by just two points. However, their form has been inconsistent, reflected in recent results: wins against St. Etienne (1:0), Nice (4:1), and Angers (3:0), a draw with Reims (1:1), and a loss to PSG (1:3).
Montpellier’s struggles are far more pronounced. After years of mid-table stability, they’ve plummeted to the bottom with just nine points and a dismal 15:38 goal record. Recent performances include a 3:1 win over Brest, 2:2 draws with Lille and Nice, and defeats to Saint-Etienne (0:1) and Lens (0:2).
Given Lyon's attacking prowess and Montpellier’s fragile defense—the worst in the league—a convincing win for the hosts seems likely, potentially featuring a high-scoring display.
Lyon to win and over 2.5 goals in the match 1.69