Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 04

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 January 04, 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 for you.

Lyon are currently 6th with 57 points after 34 matches.
Montpellier sit 18th with 16 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lyon to win with probability 69%.
Head-to-head history favors Lyon, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

Lyon

83%

Draw

Montpellier

17%

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

Goals

Scored

315

Avg. per game

2.06

Conceded

183

Avg. per game

1.20

Scored

204

Avg. per game

1.55

Conceded

215

Avg. per game

1.63

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 153 home matches

YesNo

133 (87%)20 (13%)

In last 153 home matches

NoYes

102 (77%)30 (23%)

Lyon

Recent matches

Montpellier

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(53%)24 21(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Lyon

Montpellier

Shots

Lyon

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

434 total

Avg. 3.84

Montpellier

Total shots

13.32 avg / game

Blocked

359 total

Avg. 3.59

Lyon Pass Montpellier

Total passes

67718

Avg. 537 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

41354

Avg. 398 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lyon

153

Played games

Montpellier

132

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.23

5.36

820

Corners

620

4.70

15.28

2338

Throw-ins

2105

15.95

1.67

255

Offsides

192

1.45

2.59

396

GK saves

404

3.06

Lyon

DISCIPLINARY

Montpellier

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.33

204

208

1.58

0.08

0.18

10.30

1576

Fouls

1409

10.67

12.44

1903

Tackles

1596

12.09

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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.

Explore More France Ligue 1 Predictions

Find every upcoming France Ligue 1 fixtures and predictions for this matchday, or browse all football predictions for today across every major league on Betiball.com.

View More View Less