Lyon vs Montpellier: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 04 January

Lyon

W L W L L

6th place in France Ligue 1

1-0

04/01/2025 16:00

Montpellier

L L D L L

18th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Montpellier on 04 January 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lyon vs Montpellier preview before placing your bet.

Lyon will face Montpellier in France Ligue 1 on January 4, 2025 at 16:00.
Lyon are currently 6th with 57 points after 34 matches.
Montpellier sit 18th with 16 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 2 and average coefficient 1.31.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2025-01-04

Lyon vs Montpellier - Prediction & Odds

Lyon

Montpellier

2025-01-04 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	84	34	26	6	2	92	35	57
02 Marseille	65	34	20	5	9	74	47	27
03 Monaco	61	34	18	7	9	63	41	22
04 Nice	60	34	17	9	8	66	41	25
05 Lille	60	34	17	9	8	52	36	16
06 Lyon	57	34	17	6	11	65	46	19
07 Strasbourg	57	34	16	9	9	56	44	12
08 Lens	52	34	15	7	12	42	39	3
09 Stade Brestois	50	34	15	5	14	52	59	-7
10 Toulouse	42	34	11	9	14	44	43	1
11 AJ Auxerre	42	34	11	9	14	48	51	-3
12 Rennes	41	34	13	2	19	51	50	1
13 Nantes	36	34	8	12	14	39	52	-13
14 Angers	36	34	10	6	18	32	53	-21
15 Le Havre	34	34	10	4	20	40	71	-31
16 Reims	33	34	8	9	17	33	47	-14
17 Saint Etienne	30	34	8	6	20	39	77	-38
18 Montpellier	16	34	4	4	26	23	79	-56

Head To Head

11/02/2024 12:05

Montpellier

1 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

19/08/2023 13:00

Lyon

1 - 4

Montpellier

FRA D1

07/05/2023 11:05

Lyon

5 - 4

Montpellier

FRA D1

22/10/2022 11:00

Montpellier

1 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

23/04/2022 11:00

Lyon

5 - 2

Montpellier

FRA D1

28/11/2021 11:59

Montpellier

0 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

Montpellier

33%

Draw

Lyon

67%

Lyon Last 6 matches

21/12/2024 13:00

Feignies 1 - 2 Lyon

FRAC

15/12/2024 15:45

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 1 Lyon

FRA D1

12/12/2024 16:00

Lyon 3 - 2 Eintracht Frankfurt

UEFA EL

07/12/2024 16:00

Angers 0 - 3 Lyon

FRA D1

01/12/2024 12:00

Lyon 4 - 1 Nice

FRA D1

28/11/2024 13:45

Qarabag 1 - 4 Lyon

UEFA EL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Montpellier

21/12/2024 13:00

Le Puy Foot 43 Auvergne 4 - 0 Montpellier

FRAC

15/12/2024 10:00

Montpellier 2 - 2 Nice

FRA D1

08/12/2024 10:00

Lens 2 - 0 Montpellier

FRA D1

01/12/2024 10:00

Montpellier 2 - 2 Lille

FRA D1

23/11/2024 14:00

Saint Etienne 1 - 0 Montpellier

FRA D1

10/11/2024 12:00

Montpellier 3 - 1 Stade Brestois

FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Lyon

Montpellier

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.91

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.35

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

2.32

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

29 (85%)5 (15%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

14 (41%)20 (59%)

Lyon

Recent matches

Montpellier

Under /Over

(88%)30 4(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

/Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lyon

Montpellier

Shots

Lyon

Total shots

13.21 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 3.62

Montpellier

Total shots

11.24 avg / game

Blocked

81 total

Avg. 3.24

Lyon Pass Montpellier

Total passes

17581

Avg. 517 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

57%

Total passes

13225

Avg. 389 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lyon

Played games

Montpellier

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.03

5.47

186

Corners

159

4.68

17.79

605

Throw-ins

592

17.41

2.09

Offsides

1.91

3.50

119

GK saves

123

3.62

Lyon

DISCIPLINARY

Montpellier

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.76

2.56

0.00

0.21

11.97

407

Fouls

427

12.56

16.68

567

Tackles

627

18.44

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How We Build the Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Montpellier on 04 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lyon vs Montpellier Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lyon's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Montpellier's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lyon and Montpellier sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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