On Friday night, struggling Strasbourg host Montpellier in Ligue One, as the home side look to move away from the relegation zone.
The home side are currently 14th in the French top-flight table, four points above the relegation zone after a run of three defeats in their last four outings in Ligue One. Last time out Thierry Laurey’s side suffered a 5-2 hammering at league leaders PSG.
The home side’s poor defensive record has greatly contributed to their recent form, as they have now conceded two or more goals in seven of their last eight games in Ligue One.
Strasbourg’s recent home record has been mixed, as they have won two and lost two of their last four home games in the French top-flight. The home side have conceded two or more goals in three of their last four outings on home soil.
Montpellier are currently sixth-place in the Ligue One table. A win in this clash could move the visitors up to fifth-place, although they would still be well behind the fight for the European places.
The visitors head into this clash in decent form, having won three of their last five league games and have suffered just one defeat in their last eight games in the French top-flight.
Montpellier’s recent games have been relatively low scoring of late in Ligue One, as there have been under 2.5 goals scored in eight of their last 12 games in the Ligue 1.
The visitors have been inconsistent on their travels of late in Ligue One. In fact, they have won just two of their last seven games on their travels in the French top-flight. Their recent away games in Ligue One have also been low-scoring with under 2.5 goals scored in nine of their last ten away games in the French top-flight.
Forebet predicts that Strasbourg’s recent poor run of form will continue, with the visitors recording a victory in a high scoring encounter.