Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash between Angers SCO and Montpellier might not be pretty, but it’s absolutely crucial. Both teams are stuck in free fall—Angers winless in seven, Montpellier in eight—and whoever loses this one could be sealing their fate in Ligue 2. Goals are scarce, confidence is shattered, and the pressure is off the charts. While the quality on the pitch might be lacking, the betting value certainly isn’t. Using predictive models and a keen eye on the trends, we break down this must-win matchup and spotlight the smartest, safest bets.
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Angers have tumbled to 15th in the table (7W-6D-15L), but their recent form has been truly alarming—six straight defeats, five without scoring, and a complete collapse at home. Their last win came two months ago, and they’ve now conceded first in six straight matches. Despite a modest xG of 1.5, they lack final-third sharpness, made worse by injuries to key players like Capelle and Belkebla. Defensively, they’re predictable and leaky, conceding in seven straight. Playing at home hasn’t helped either—they’ve lost their last five in front of their own fans. This is a squad badly in need of a spark.
✈️ MONTPELLIER PREVIEW
Montpellier have had an even rougher time. Rock bottom in 18th place with 4W-3D-21L, they’ve lost eight in a row and haven’t scored in five straight games. The worst part? They’ve conceded in every single match this season—39 games, 39 goals against. Their injury list is brutal, including Maksimovic, Jullien, and Omeragic, while Meité is suspended following a red card. Offensively, they generate an xG of just 1.28 and look lifeless in front of goal. But they do show early urgency, scoring first in five of their last seven vs Angers. Even so, this team’s only hope might be to escape with a draw.
📊 HEAD-TO-HEAD
Record: Angers 10 wins, Montpellier 13, Draws 9
Last Meeting: Angers won 3-1
Recent Trends:
Angers have conceded in 3 straight vs Montpellier
Over 2.5 goals in 4 of the last 5 meetings
Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 7
Montpellier scored first in 5 of last 7 encounters
Over 4.5 cards in 4 of last 5
Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7
History of Head-to-Heads
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Ligue 1 2021/2022
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• Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.991
Both sides are goalless in 5 of their last 6; xG doesn’t support a goal fest.
• Both Teams to Score - No @ 2.058
Two of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, both blanking regularly.
• Montpellier to Score First @ 2.42
Scored first in 5 of last 7 H2Hs vs Angers, despite poor overall form.
🧠 FINAL THOUGHTS
This isn’t one for the neutrals—but it’s a goldmine for careful bettors. Expect a scrappy, low-scoring grind where neither side has much to give going forward. The edge goes to Angers at home, but the safest bets lie in goal markets, especially unders and BTTS – No.
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