Bitesize Prediction: Montpellier vs Toulouse – 09/04/23

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Montpellier win

Odds: 11/10 @ 888sport

Looking to extend on their stellar purple patch this weekend, Montpellier will welcome Toulouse to the Stade de la Mosson on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, marking their return from the international break last weekend with an eye-catching 1-1 draw away at Marseille, Montpellier are enjoying what has become a stellar purple patch. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 2-1 victory at home against Clermont, Michel Der Zakarian’s side have gained plenty of praise from across Ligue 1 this season. With their sights now firmly set on claiming a top-half finish in 2023, La Paillade are unbeaten in each of their last seven straight appearances. With their extended flurry highlighted by a 5-0 romp against Angers on March 5th, Montpellier should be smelling the chance to make another top-flight statement here. It should also be noted, including a 3-0 victory against Brest back in February, Zakarian’s men have collected 10 points from their last four Ligue 1 matchups at the Stade de la Mosson.

As for the visitors, although Toulouse might have punched their Coupe de France semi-final ticket earlier in the week, Les Violets are enduring a real Ligue 1 struggle. Marking their return from the international break with another worrying performance as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat away at Brest, Philippe Montanier’s men have now lost five of their previous six top-flight contests – a run that stems all the way back to February 12th. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Lille, the one-time Nottingham Forest boss has also seen his side gain a reputation for their rather glaring defensive issues. Facing what looks set to be a tough challenge when they travel to the Stade de la Mosson on Sunday afternoon, it should also be noted that Toulouse have lost three of their last four appearances on the road.

Bet: Montpellier 11/10 to beat Toulouse in Sunday’s Ligue 1 matchup @ 888sport