Montpellier HSC vs Troyes AC: No sensations

Montpellier play host to Troyes in round 20 of the French Ligue 1. Who will be the stronger side in this encounter? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

After six wins in a row, Montpellier lost on the road. However, it was a tough Strasbourg side (1:3). As for the team's position in the table, they sit in eighth place with 31 points. Fifth-placed Monaco has just two more in the European Cup zone, besides Montpellier has a spare game.

Troyes are unbeaten in five consecutive matches. They have four defeats and a 1:1 draw with Brest before losing 0:1 to Lyon. These results only mean the team are struggling to survive. Troyes are one step away from the relegation zone on the eve of this meeting. They are sitting 17th and 17th. Lorient and Bordeaux are 18th and 19th respectively with the same points.

Montpellier should rehabilitate their defeat to Strasbourg in the last round. The team had previously looked incredible, and they intend to stay in the Eurocup zone. Troyes are rank outsiders, having been weaker in four of their last five games. Also, the fans will help the hosts, so we suggest betting on their clean win. Prediction: Montpellier will win.

• W1 for 1.79
• Montpellier Win To Nil for 2.90
• Correct Score 2:0 for 8.50