Nantes vs Montpellier prediction and betting tips on May 17, 2025
Game Prediction
Nantes plays host to Montpellier this Saturday, May 17, on the final day of the Ligue 1 regular season. Any chance? Nantes need just one win to secure their place in the top flight, and will be playing at the Stade de la Beaujoire, in front of their home fans, against already-relegated Montpellier.
Nantes vs Montpellier key stats and trends
- Nantes have won 50% of their last 10 matches
- At least 2 goals have been scored in the last 9 matches
- Nantes have won 0 of their last 5 (3D 2L)
- Nantes have conceded 1.5 goals and scored 1 on average
- Montpellier have 0 wins in 10 matches (9L 1D)
- Montpellier have scored 2 goals conceded 22 in their last 10 matches
Nantes vs Montpellier recent form
Conditions are ripe for Nantes to stay in Ligue 1. 15th in the standings with 33 points, including 2 more than play-off contenders Le Havre, Nantes need a draw to achieve this objective. They play Montpellier, already relegated and without a win in a long time. Antoine Kombouaré's men had gone 3 games without defeat at home before the 0-1 defeat by Angers 2 weeks ago.
Opposite them, Montpellier are playing their last match in France's Ligue 1 after 16 long years. Relegated several weeks ago, Montpellier have had a disastrous run this season, picking up 16 points from 33 games. They have won just 4 times this season, drawn 4 and lost 25. The club has changed manager 3 times. Zoumana Camara, who is now in charge of the team, is struggling to turn things around. Montpellier has not won in 10 games. At last, the season is coming to an end!
Form
- Nantes: L D D L D
- Montpellier: L L D L L
Injury and team news
Sow and Doucouré are still unavailable for Nantes. Nicolas Cozza (26, 27 Ligue 1 games this season) is back in the squad from suspension.
Montpellier have a number of absentees for this match. 10 in all: Maksimovic, Sagnan, Jullien, Sainte-Luce, Sylla, Issoufou, Pays, Maamma. In addition, Nzingoula and Fayad will be suspended for this final match of the season.
Predicted line-ups
- Nantes probable line-up: Lopes - Amian, Castelletto, Zézé, Pallois, Cozza - Augusto, Chirivella, Coquelin - Abline, Simon.
- Montpellier probable line-up: Lecomte - Tchato, Mouanga, Omeragic, Mincarelli, Chennahi - Coulibaly, Chotard, Ferri, Khazri – Ndiaye
Nantes vs Montpellier pre-game odds and win probablity
The probability of a Nantes victory is 61% at a price of 1.61. Montpellier's is 17% at 5.97. A draw costs 4.43 at 22%.
Correct score prediction: Nantes 2-1 Montpellier
Nantes could win, but Antoine Kombouaré's team is also conceding a lot of goals.
Expert tip: Nantes to win and Over 2.5
This match pits 2 teams with fragile defences against each other. Like the other matches, it could yield several goals. Total goal over 2,5: odds are 55% and 1,81.
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