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

Lyon
WLWLL
6th place in France Ligue 1
1
1-0
FT
04/01/2025 16:00
Montpellier
LLDLL
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
favorite match
16:00

2025-01-04

Lyon vs Montpellier - Prediction & Odds

Lyon
Lyon
Montpellier
Montpellier
2025-01-04 16:00
69
17
14
1
2 - 2
2 - 2
3.50
1.31
FT
1-0 0-0
-
weather
2℃～3℃
STANDINGS UP TO 04/01/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
84 34 26 6 2 92 35 57
02 Marseille Marseille
65 34 20 5 9 74 47 27
03 Monaco Monaco
61 34 18 7 9 63 41 22
04 Nice Nice
60 34 17 9 8 66 41 25
05 Lille Lille
60 34 17 9 8 52 36 16
06 Lyon Lyon
57 34 17 6 11 65 46 19
07 Strasbourg Strasbourg
57 34 16 9 9 56 44 12
08 Lens Lens
52 34 15 7 12 42 39 3
09 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
50 34 15 5 14 52 59 -7
10 Toulouse Toulouse
42 34 11 9 14 44 43 1
11 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
42 34 11 9 14 48 51 -3
12 Rennes Rennes
41 34 13 2 19 51 50 1
13 Nantes Nantes
36 34 8 12 14 39 52 -13
14 Angers Angers
36 34 10 6 18 32 53 -21
15 Le Havre Le Havre
34 34 10 4 20 40 71 -31
16 Reims Reims
33 34 8 9 17 33 47 -14
17 Saint Etienne Saint Etienne
30 34 8 6 20 39 77 -38
18 Montpellier Montpellier
16 34 4 4 26 23 79 -56
Head To Head
11/02/2024 12:05
Montpellier Montpellier
1 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
19/08/2023 13:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 4
Montpellier Montpellier
FRA D1
07/05/2023 11:05
Lyon Lyon
5 - 4
Montpellier Montpellier
FRA D1
22/10/2022 11:00
Montpellier Montpellier
1 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
23/04/2022 11:00
Lyon Lyon
5 - 2
Montpellier Montpellier
FRA D1
28/11/2021 11:59
Montpellier Montpellier
0 - 1
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
Montpellier
2
33%
Draw
0
0%
Lyon
4
67%
Lyon 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
0%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Montpellier 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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Lyon
Lyon
17
 Montpellier
Montpellier
17
Goals
Scored
23
Avg. per game
1.35
Conceded
14
Avg. per game
0.82
Scored
11
Avg. per game
0.65
Conceded
20
Avg. per game
1.18
Scored a goal
In last 6 home matches
YesNo
6 (100%)0 (0%)
In last 6 home matches
NoYes
1 (17%)5 (83%)
In last 17 home matches
YesNo
14 (82%)3 (18%)
In last 17 home matches
NoYes
8 (47%)9 (53%)
Lyon

Lyon

Recent matches

Montpellier

Montpellier

Under /Over

(82%)14 3(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(94%)16 1(6%)

Under /Over

(35%)6 11(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(59%)10 7(41%)

/Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(59%)10 7(41%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lyon Lyon
Montpellier Montpellier
Shots
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
14.65 avg / game
Blocked
50 total
Avg. 3.57
Montpellier
Montpellier
Total shots
12.35 avg / game
Blocked
48 total
Avg. 3.43
Lyon Lyon Pass Montpellier Montpellier
Total passes
8904
Avg. 524 / game
Accurate
86%
Ball possession
58%
Total passes
6378
Avg. 375 / game
Accurate
79%
Ball possession
45%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
1827
Avg. 107.47 / game
 Montpellier
Montpellier
1593
Avg. 93.71 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
962
Avg. 56.59 / game
 Montpellier
Montpellier
817
Avg. 48.06 / game
OTHERS
Lyon
Lyon
17
Played games
Montpellier
Montpellier
17
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.35
6
Clean sheets
1
0.06
5.53
94
Corners
91
5.35
18.29
311
Throw-ins
309
18.18
2.12
36
Offsides
37
2.18
3.59
61
GK saves
66
3.88
Lyon
Lyon
DISCIPLINARY
Montpellier
Montpellier
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.71
29
Yellow card
43
2.53
0.00
0
Red card
6
0.35
12.06
205
Fouls
213
12.53
17.53
298
Tackles
317
18.65
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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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