Montpellier vs Marseille: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Montpellier

D W D W L

12th place in France Ligue 1

1-1

20/12/2023 16:00

Marseille

D D W W L

8th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Montpellier vs Marseille on 20 December 2023 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Montpellier vs Marseille preview before placing your bet.

Montpellier will face Marseille in France Ligue 1 on December 20, 2023 at 16:00.
Montpellier are currently 12th with 41 points after 34 matches.
Marseille sit 8th with 50 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.05.

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

2023-12-20

Montpellier vs Marseille - Prediction & Odds

Montpellier

Marseille

2023-12-20 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 20/12/2023

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

31/03/2023 15:00

Marseille

1 - 1

Montpellier

FRA D1

02/01/2023 14:00

Montpellier

1 - 2

Marseille

FRA D1

10/04/2022 15:00

Marseille

2 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

29/01/2022 16:00

Marseille

1 - 1

Montpellier

FRAC

08/08/2021 14:45

Montpellier

2 - 3

Marseille

FRA D1

10/04/2021 15:00

Montpellier

3 - 3

Marseille

FRA D1

Marseille

17%

Draw

50%

Montpellier

33%

Montpellier Last 6 matches

17/12/2023 10:00

Metz 0 - 1 Montpellier

FRA D1

08/12/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Lens

FRA D1

03/12/2023 10:00

Monaco 2 - 0 Montpellier

FRA D1

29/11/2023 14:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Clermont

FRA D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Montpellier 1 - 3 Stade Brestois

FRA D1

10/11/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Nice

FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Marseille

17/12/2023 12:05

Marseille 2 - 1 Clermont

FRA D1

14/12/2023 16:00

Brighton Hove Albion 1 - 0 Marseille

UEFA EL

10/12/2023 15:45

Lorient 2 - 4 Marseille

FRA D1

06/12/2023 16:00

Marseille 3 - 0 Lyon

FRA D1

03/12/2023 15:45

Marseille 2 - 0 Rennes

FRA D1

30/11/2023 16:00

Marseille 4 - 3 AFC Ajax

UEFA EL

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

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

Montpellier

Marseille

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.56

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.59

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

15 (44%)19 (56%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

20 (59%)14 (41%)

Montpellier

Recent matches

Marseille

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(26%)9 25(74%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Montpellier

Marseille

Shots

Montpellier

Total shots

13.18 avg / game

Blocked

118 total

Avg. 3.69

Marseille

Total shots

14.15 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 3.38

Montpellier Pass Marseille

Total passes

13145

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

16455

Avg. 484 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Montpellier

Played games

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.21

4.06

138

Corners

184

5.41

19.21

653

Throw-ins

625

18.38

1.59

Offsides

2.03

3.85

131

GK saves

2.79

Montpellier

DISCIPLINARY

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.94

1.79

0.12

0.15

12.68

431

Fouls

373

10.97

18.32

623

Tackles

605

17.79

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Montpellier vs Marseille Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Montpellier vs Marseille on 20 December 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.

Montpellier vs Marseille Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Montpellier's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Marseille'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 Montpellier and Marseille sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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