PSG vs. Montpellier: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Insights
But the match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Montpellier in any kind of Ligue 1 match has spectacular vibes. These 2 teams have met on 43 occasions, where PSG has controlled most of the head-to-head meetings. Out of the 43, PSG has beaten them 22 times, whereas Montpellier bagged 8 victories, sharing 13 of the matches. The average number of goals in their matches is 3.07, a high-scoring affair that reflects on the attacking style most times approached by both teams out on the pitch.
PSG's Performance This Season
So far in this 2024 continuing season, PSG has notched goals in lions' share, averaging 2.33 goals every game. However, derived out of their performance in home matches, the following are derived interesting numbers. Surprisingly, no game played at home witnessed total goals by both the teams closing above 1.5 or 2.5 goals. The inference from this might be that there is either a more conservative approach adopted towards these home games or resilient defenses posed by their opponents.
Montpellier's Away Games
True to their performance whenever playing at away grounds, Montpellier is a side that has managed to score more often than not. They have scored an average of 1.43 goals per match this campaign. Better yet is the fact that—100% of their matches at home have recorded more than 1.5 goals while the same percentage is prevalent in games with over 2.5 ≥. That says that away games from Montpellier often involve a lot of goal-scoring, which might trouble the PSG back-line.
Key Notes
- Matches Between PSG and Montpellier: Played 43 matches in total. PSG won 22, lost 8, and drew 13.
- Average Goals: The matches between these two teams have seen 3.07 goals per game.
- PSG Home Form: This season, on average, games at PSG's place did not result in many goals; however, that average is quite good.
- Montpellier Away Form: Montpellier away so far this season has seen their matches finish high-scoring affairs, all consisting of over 1.5 and 2.5 goals.
Three points can only be enough motivation PSG need as they face Montpellier yet again, in a game that promises either to burst the bubble of low-scoring home matches for PSG, or keep Montpellier's away matches high-scoring. In either case, the game is previewed to be another enthralling chapter in their rivalry.