Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – August 19

Lyon

W L W W W

6th place in France Ligue 1

1-4

19/08/2023 13:00

Montpellier

D W D W L

12th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Montpellier on August 19, 2023 (kick-off: 13:00) 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 53 points after 34 matches.
Montpellier sit 12th with 41 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lyon to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors Lyon, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have 2 wins, 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

13:00

2023-08-19

Lyon vs Montpellier - Prediction & Odds

Lyon

Montpellier

2023-08-19 13:00

STANDINGS UP TO 19/08/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

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

13/02/2021 16:00

Lyon

1 - 2

Montpellier

FRA D1

15/09/2020 15:00

Montpellier

2 - 1

Lyon

FRA D1

Lyon

67%

Draw

Montpellier

33%

Lyon Last 6 matches

05/08/2023 12:30

Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Lyon INT CF

29/07/2023 14:00

Celta Vigo 1 - 0 Lyon INT CF

23/07/2023 11:59

Jeunesse Molenbeek 1 - 0 Lyon INT CF

19/07/2023 09:00

Manchester United 1 - 0 Lyon INT CF

14/07/2023 13:30

De Treffers 1 - 2 Lyon INT CF

03/06/2023 15:00

Nice 3 - 1 Lyon FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Montpellier

05/08/2023 09:30

Borussia Monchengladbach 2 - 2 Montpellier INT CF

26/07/2023 12:30

Montpellier 1 - 1 Clermont INT CF

22/07/2023 04:30

Nice 1 - 0 Montpellier INT CF

15/07/2023 13:00

Toulouse 1 - 3 Montpellier INT CF

03/06/2023 15:00

Reims 1 - 3 Montpellier FRA D1

27/05/2023 15:00

Montpellier 2 - 3 Nice FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

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

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How We Build the Lyon vs Montpellier Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Montpellier on 19 August 2023 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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