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 20:00

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: 20:00) 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 are currently 12th with 41 points after 34 matches.
Marseille sit 8th with 50 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Marseille to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Marseille, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have no wins, while 3 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

20:00

2023-12-20

Montpellier vs Marseille - Prediction & Odds

Montpellier

Marseille

2023-12-20 20:00

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 19:00

Marseille

1 - 1

Montpellier

FRA D1

02/01/2023 18:00

Montpellier

1 - 2

Marseille

FRA D1

10/04/2022 19:00

Marseille

2 - 0

Montpellier

FRA D1

29/01/2022 20:00

Marseille

1 - 1

Montpellier

FRAC

08/08/2021 18:45

Montpellier

2 - 3

Marseille

FRA D1

10/04/2021 19:00

Montpellier

3 - 3

Marseille

FRA D1

Montpellier

Draw

50%

Marseille

50%

Montpellier Last 6 matches

17/12/2023 14:00

Metz 0 - 1 Montpellier FRA D1

08/12/2023 20:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Lens FRA D1

03/12/2023 14:00

Monaco 2 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

29/11/2023 18:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Clermont FRA D1

26/11/2023 14:00

Montpellier 1 - 3 Stade Brestois FRA D1

10/11/2023 20:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Nice FRA D1

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Marseille

17/12/2023 16:05

Marseille 2 - 1 Clermont FRA D1

14/12/2023 20:00

Brighton Hove Albion 1 - 0 Marseille UEFA EL

10/12/2023 19:45

Lorient 2 - 4 Marseille FRA D1

06/12/2023 20:00

Marseille 3 - 0 Lyon FRA D1

03/12/2023 19:45

Marseille 2 - 0 Rennes FRA D1

30/11/2023 20:00

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

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

0.76

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.41

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 17 home matches

YesNo

7 (41%)10 (59%)

In last 17 home matches

NoYes

12 (71%)5 (29%)

Montpellier

Recent matches

Marseille

Under /Over

(76%)13 4(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(88%)15 2(12%)

Under /Over

(18%)3 14(82%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)8 9(53%)

Under /Over

(53%)9 8(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)5 12(71%)

/Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(53%)9 8(47%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Montpellier

Marseille

Shots

Montpellier

Total shots

15.71 avg / game

Blocked

75 total

Avg. 4.41

Marseille

Total shots

14.24 avg / game

Blocked

52 total

Avg. 3.25

Montpellier Pass Marseille

Total passes

6706

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

45%

Total passes

8037

Avg. 473 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Montpellier

Played games

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.41

4.88

Corners

5.35

18.65

317

Throw-ins

328

19.29

1.71

Offsides

1.76

3.41

GK saves

2.41

Montpellier

DISCIPLINARY

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.71

1.41

0.12

0.18

13.29

226

Fouls

161

9.47

15.24

259

Tackles

316

18.59

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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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