Paris Saint Germain vs Montpellier Prediction: PSG will win big again

Analysis and predictions for the Ligue 1 Round 2 clash between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Montpellier, scheduled for August 23, 2024, are discussed below.

They do seem like the outright favorite, and PSG comes into this game off the back of a very convincing 4-1 win at Le Havre in their season opener—the kind of performance that does much to reinforce the feeling that this team is full of flair and ruthlessness in attack.

PSG's victory over Le Havre showed the attacking depth of the team, with not just one or two players contributing to that scoreline.

Historically, PSG dominated Montpellier in their recent encounter, with them winning five of the last meetings—including a 6-2 thrashing back in March 2024.

Although they have had fairly good form away from home, at home, PSG really has been very strong, scoring more than 2 goals per game while conceding fewer than their opponents.

On the other hand, Montpellier opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw to Strasbourg, suggesting that they are off to a bad start this season. In its last 12 games, Montpellier showed some defensive problems, having an average of 2.3 goals per game leaked in. They haven't kept a clean sheet in their last 12 matches.

Their recent meetings with PSG have been one-sided in nature, and based on current form, this trend does not look to stop anytime soon.

A 1-1 opening round draw with Strasbourg showed they can be resolute, but it will be a different proposition against PSG.

In the past 20 meetings, PSG recorded 16 wins, Montpellier recorded 2 and 2 matches ended in a draw.

H2H Streaks

PSG won 11 consecutive matches

Montpellier is without a clean sheet in 14 consecutive matches

5/5 matches ended with more than 2.5 goals

PSG scored first in 10 consecutive matches

8/9 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards

5/7 matches ended with more than 10.5 corners

Given PSG's fine form and historical superiority over Lorient, they should have no problems winning this game. Given the form, the given probability in this game is in favor of PSG winning with over 2.5 goals in the match. It could easily end 3:1 or even 4:1 in favor of PSG.

One could wisely look at betting on PSG to win, with or without a handicap, and over 2.5 goals in this game.

• PSG (0:1) Handicap at 1.78 Odds
• PSG Win and Over 2.5 Goals at 1.666 Odds
• PSG Win 3-1 at 10.00 Odds