Montpellier HSC (home)
- La Paillade have made a mixed start to the season, picking up just 11 points from their eight games to sit seventh in Ligue 2.
- Montpellier have lost two of their last five games, drawing one and winning two.
- Camara has set his Montpellier side up with a compact back five or narrow four, focusing on staying solid and countering at speed.
AS St. Etienne (away)
- Saint-Etienne are second with 17 points from the same number of outings.
- Saint-Etienne have won three of their last five Ligue 2 fixtures, losing one of the other two.
- Horneland has established a high-tempo 4-3-3 that sees his side press from the front and attack vertically and wide.
- They have been strong away: winning three and drawing one of their four away games and conceding just four goals.
Head-to-Head
AS St. Etienne have won each of the last three meetings between the sides; for those looking for guidance, our Montpellier HSC vs AS St. Etienne prediction takes these factors into account.
Key Players
- Saint-Etienne’s Lucas Stassin, who has scored four times in seven Ligue 2 games, is their main man.
- Montpellier’s Alexandre Mendy is on two goals in eight.
- Teji Savanier has added two in their last five.
Betting Insights
- Saint-Etienne are a 2.3 favorite with the draw available at 3.5 and Montpellier at 2.85.
- Given Saint-Etienne’s slight advantage in league position and recent dominance in the head-to-head, we’re backing the away side to make their move here.
- The recommended Montpellier HSC vs AS St. Etienne betting tips include looking at the over/under market, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.78 looking like a solid alternative to the main selection.
Prediction
- Back Saint-Etienne to take the win.
- Consider Over 2.5 goals as a strong secondary play (odds 1.78).
