PSG host Montpellier in Ligue 1 this weekend, with the French giants hoping to extend their lead at the top of the standings with a win. The hosts lost away at Lyon last time out in the league, with manager Unai Emery undoubtedly looking for a big response from his side. However, with their opponents being unbeaten in their last four outings, it could be a closer match than expected at the Parc des Princes.
French Cup – PSG v Montpellier – Parc des Princes, Paris – Saturday 27th January – 16:00 UK Time
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PSG go head-to-head with Montpellier on Saturday evening, with the hosts looking to extend their eight-point lead over their closest rival with a win. The Ligue 1 leaders have lost just twice all season, however manager Emery will be more than aware of the threat posed by an in-form Montpellier side. The visitors have risen up the table in recent weeks thanks to a significant upturn in form, however PSG are still the firm favourites for victory. For those looking to place a bet on this match, be sure to check out our top betting tip below. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
PSG Team News & Form
PSG will be hoping to bounce back from a defeat away at Lyon over the weekend, with manager Unai Emery having led his to a fantastic start to the campaign after finishing as runners-up last time around. Having rested many of his big names for their French Cup win over Guingamp in midweek, Emery is likely to name a strong starting eleven against Montpellier, with the likes of Edison Cavani and Kylian Mbappe expected to return. However, it remains to be seen as to whether Neymar Jr returns from injury. The hosts have scored a massive 68 goals from their 22 Ligue 1 matches this season.
Montpellier Team News & Form
Montpellier earned a narrow 2-1 victory over Toulouse last time around in Ligue 1, with manager Michel Der Zakarian having also seen his side overcome Lorient in the French Cup just a matter of days ago. Striker Jonathan Ikone will be unavailable for the visitors as he is on loan from opponents PSG, meaning that the emphasis will be on the likes of Giovanni Sio and Keagan Dolly to provide an attacking threat in Paris.
Head to Head
The two teams have met 23 times in the past, with PSG having won nine of such ties, as well as registering the same number of draws. However, Montpellier held PSG to a goalless draw back in September last year.
PSG v Montpellier – Betting Odds and Prediction
Given their standing in the Ligue 1 table and their status as the home team this weekend, it comes as little surprise that it is PSG who are the firm favourites for victory in the match odds with major bookmakers. The home side can be backed at odds of 1/6 with William Hill, while those looking to bet on an away success for Montpellier can find odds of 19/1 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip PSG v Montpellier
Our top betting tip for the clash between PSG and Montpellier is to bet on there being over 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes in Paris, which can be found at odds of 2/5 at William Hill.