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Montpellier and Dijon play at the Stade de la Mosson in a 20th round match of Ligue 1. There has been only 1 direct showdown in the last 3 years between these two teams on 01-10-2016, which ended with a 3- 3). Although this is a game between 11th and 15th of the overall ranking, it is actually a game between the 8th place in home games and the 18th as a visitor.
Montpellier
After 5 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses, the home team is in 11th place, having won 22 points. In the last match, they lost with Nantes away by (1-0), after in the previous game to have won at home, in a game against Bordeaux, by (4-0). This is a team affected by the home factor, having won 18 points in their stadium, with 16 goals scored and 6 conceded, against 4 points out, where he scored 12 goals and suffered 25. The team arrives at this meeting after a defeat away with The Lyon by (5-0). For the championship, Montpellier had 18 points in 27 chances, after 5 victories, 3 draws and 1 loss in the last 9 games that played in his stadium.
In this competition, you do not lose in your stadium there are 5 matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but his attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition. In 19 games in this competition, suffered the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score.
Montpellier arrive for this unmotivated match after having suffered a 5-0 away defeat to Lyon, being this duel valid for the French Cup. Highlighting that the team usually works in the tactical system 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of game and attacking through the sides. In this drawing, the three most advanced pieces are usually Sylla, Mounié and Lasne. For this confrontation the coach will not be able to count on Vanden Borre, Boudebouz and Ninga, all injured.
Dijon
The visiting team is currently in 15th place with 19 points, after 4 wins, 7 draws and 8 losses. In the penultimate match, lost out to Nice by (2-1). In the last match, won at home to Toulouse by (2-0). This is a team affected by the home factor, having won 3 points as a visitor and 16 in their stadium, with 18 goals scored and 12 goals conceded at home, against 8 goals scored and 17 suffered as a visitor. In the last game he played, for the Coupe de France, won the Louise Cuiseaux off by (0-2). In the last 9 games out of the league Dijon has had 3 draws and 6 defeats, having won 3 points out of 27.
For this competition, you do not win as a visitor makes 9 games. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games but his attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 19 games in this competition, only managed 1 turn on the scoreboard in the 10 games in which he suffered the first goal.
Dijon arrive for this motivated match after having won an away win by 0-2 against Louhans. Highlight for Júlio Tavares and Bela who scored the winning goals. Noting that the team tends to play in 5-3-2, favoring a more balanced style of play, where the two most advanced pieces are Júlio Tavares and Diony. One of the main difficulties that the team presents is the difficulty in finishing with success. For this duel the coach will not be able to count on Sammaritano, Belmonte and Balmont, all injured.
Prediction: Montpellier Win @ 1.87