Last weekend, the Coupe de la Ligue final was contested. In the middle? The table penultimate of the Ligue 1, Guingamp. Despite the miserable season in the league competition, Guingamp made his way to the final, but was defeated by Racing Strasbourg on penalties. On the way to the Cup final, Guingamp eliminated teams like Paris SG and AS Monaco. Such strong performances are needed from the bottom of the table even in the crucial phase of the season. The league should succeed in the worst case by the relegation games.
Today’s Betting Tips Montpellier vs Guingamp
Although Montpellier is not in the best shape with two wins from the last 14 league games, but the balance of power is clearly in favor of the home side. Since 1997, Montpellier has not lost against Guingamp. Whether a tip will pay off on the guests just this season, remains uncertain. Montpellier is currently seven points off the starting grid for the European competition, but has one fewer game to play. Both teams are on Wednesday evening thus under pressure. At 19:00, the match between Montpellier and Guingamp will be kicked off at the Stade de la Mosson.
Montpellier – Statistics & Current Form
Montpellier seems to end the season, when the latest results of the table are considered. The defender of fourth place is just seven points tall, but Montpellier fail to minimize the gap to St. Etienne. With a win over Guingamp, the team of Michel Der Zakarian can get up to four points to St. Etienne. In front of home crowd, Montpellier has been able to build up a balance of 5-6-3. Only one of the last seven home games won the team of Zakarian. In each of the last four home games Montpellier scored at least two goals. Before the international break, there was a narrow defeat in a scoring duel against Olympique Lyon. The back-round balance is to improve in the coming games, otherwise it will be tight in the race for the starting places. So far Montpellier has a back-round balance of 2-6-2 to book. Thus, the solid first round performance was completely overshadowed. In the upcoming schedule of Montpellier is a victory against Guingamp duty. In the remainder, teams like PSG, Marseille and St. Etienne are waiting for the team of Michel Der Zakarian.
In the squad of Montpellier players like Andy Delort and Benjamin Lecomte stand out for their consistently solid performances. Especially Andy Delort, loaner from Toulose FC, was able to contribute with his 17 points scorer (10 goals, 7 assists) to the success of the team. With Dolly, Skhiri and Mendes missing three players due to injuries to Guingamp. If Montpellier shows as open-minded as in the recent games, a comfortable victory against the offensive team from Guingamp can be achieved. Especially after the strong performance against Olympique Lyon at Montpellier. Guingamp a tip on the home side are quite on the slip.
Expected installation of Montpellier:
➲ Lecomte; Cozza, Congré, Hilton; Oyongo, Skhiri, Lasne, Aguilar; Mollet, Laboratory; Delort
Last matches of Montpellier:
⚽ 17.03.2019 – Lyon vs. Montpellier 3: 2 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 10.03.2019 – Montpellier Vs. Angers 2: 2 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 05.03.2019 – Girondins Bordeaux Vs. Montpellier 1: 2 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 24.02.2019 – Montpellier Vs. Stade Reims 2: 4 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 20.02.2019 – PSG Vs. Montpellier 5: 1 (Ligue 1)
Guingamp – Statistics & Current Form
In the club history of Guingamp, there were only two title wins, both in the French Cup. At the weekend, the team of Jocelyn Gourvennec almost the third title win in the club history was successful on penalties but should be against Racing Strasbourg. Thus, the whole focus is again focused on the upcoming fight for relegation. At 22 points, the situation for the bottom of the table does not look good, at least the relegation place is in the range of the feasible. During the course of the season, Guingamp has proven many times that it can also be kept up with some top teams. Now the team of Gourvennec in the crucial phase of the season is in demand, especially as the remainder of the Ligue 1 duels against direct competitors in the league are pending. So far, Guingamp has a catastrophic statistics in Ligue 1 to book: With 19 goals Guingamp provides the worst offensive, with 51 goals the worst defensive of the French league. With nine goals conceded Guingamp against supercub PSG a historic 0-9 defeat in the distance. Since the PSG bankruptcy, the Gourvennec team has presented but not bad. With a total of seven goals from 14 away games but must come from Guingamp significantly more.
High-caliber players are looked for in vain in the team of Gourvennec. With Marcus Thuram Guingamp has only one bright spot in the manageable offensive. With seven goals and a goal assist, the left winger also heads the internal scoring list at Guingamp. In the game against Montpellier Gourvennec will be able to draw from the full as far as possible. Only Lucas Deaux will miss due to injury. After the Cup final was lost at the weekend, it is now necessary to wipe his mouth and to make the league in the league. If the Gourvennec team scores on Wednesday night, they can win at Montpellier. Guingamp lucrative odds are being whisked off.
Expected lineup of Guingamp:
➲ Caillard; Kerbrat, Rebocho, Sorbon, Traore; Merghem, Phiri, Didot; Benezet, Roux, Thuram
Last matches of Guingamp:
⚽ 30.03.2019 – Strasbourg vs Guingamp 0-0 (Coupe de la Ligue)
⚽ 16.03.2019 – EA Guingamp vs. FCO Dijon 1: 0 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 10.03.2019 – Toulouse Vs. EA Guingamp 1: 0 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 03.03.2019 – EA Guingamp vs. FC Nantes 0: 0 (Ligue 1)
⚽ 23/02/2019 – EA Guingamp vs. Angers 1: 0 (Ligue 1)
Montpellier Vs. Guingamp Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
In the 36 matches so far Montpellier has a record of 14-15-7. Overall, there was a goal difference of 45:35 from the perspective of Montpellier. Four of the last five duels between the two clubs ended in a draw. In the last six clashes at Montpellier vs Guingamp a tip on over 2.5 goals has not been paid. Since 1997 Montpellier has lost no home game against Guingamp. In any case, Guingamp has not won any of the last 17 duels against Montpellier.
Montpellier vs Guingamp Football Betting Tips Explained
While Guingamp after the Cup defeat against racing Strasbourg the focus back on the league, Montpellier is meanwhile in the race for the European starting places urgently relies on three points. The bad back-round balance must be improved as quickly as possible, otherwise the euphoria can be quickly gone in the upcoming program. Montpellier has a very good record against Guingamp and will try to extend that on Wednesday night as well.
Key Facts – Montpellier vs Guingamp tips
➲ Guingamp has not been able to win against Montpellier for 17 games.
➲ Since 1997, Montpellier has not lost at home to Guingamp.
➲ With a victory, Montpellier can get up to four points to St. Etienne, currently on a European grid.
Certainly Montpellier are not in the best shape with two wins from the last 14 Ligue 1 games, but recent performances, especially in their last game against Lyon, are quite impressive. If this is followed, Montpellier should get home at home no major problems against the offensive weak team from Guingamp. We think at Montpellier Vs. Guingamp recommends a tip on the hosts, for which we choose a stake of six units.
Bet Tip: 1
Odds: 1.83
