With the flip of the calendar into a new year, football enthusiasts will again have a chance to experience an exciting Ligue 1 match between Montpellier HSC and AS Monaco. Taking place on 17 January 2025, at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, this is going to be nothing but action-packed drama. Let us do a proper dissection into the teams, their form, and what exactly to expect from this thrilling encounter.
Match Preview
- Date & Time: January 17, 2025, at 18:00 UTC
- Venue: Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier, France
- Weather: A chilly 6°C expected
Team Form & Key Stats
Montpellier HSC (2-12-3)
Montpellier has had a tough season so far, sitting near the bottom of the table with only 2 wins, 12 losses, and 3 draws. They will, however, seek to cause an upset against Monaco on their home turf despite those struggles in recent times. Defensive vulnerabilities and an inconsistent attack have contributed greatly to their poor run of form. However, the home crowd at Stade de la Mosson should provide a boost that might see them take on their more fancied opponents.
AS Monaco (9-4-4)
Meanwhile, AS Monaco is so much more comfortable in the league, sitting 3rd with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. Monaco has remained one of the top contenders for European football, even though they have stumbled a bit lately, thanks to an excellent offensive record. But their form has been shaky of late, and there is consistency needed if they are going to challenge for the title. Goalscoring will be pivotal for them against Montpellier, who are going to bank on holding off Monaco's attacking threats.
Head-to-Head: Montpellier vs Monaco
The head-to-head record between the two clubs goes really to Monaco's advantage, with them winning 13 out of 25 encounters. Montpellier has managed only 4 wins, with 8 draws. In the recent seasons, Monaco has looked dominant because of superior squad depth and attacking firepower. However, Montpellier does have a history of pulling upsets, so this game might just have some unexpected twists as well.
Last 5 Matches:
- Monaco 2-1 Montpellier (Dec 2023)
- Monaco 3-1 Montpellier (Apr 2023)
- Montpellier 1-3 Monaco (Dec 2022)
- Monaco 2-0 Montpellier (Oct 2022)
- Montpellier 2-3 Monaco (Jan 2022)
Match Prediction
With Monaco coming into this at a 60.6% winning probability and Montpellier barely finding their rhythm, Monaco might come into this game as favorites. However, Montpellier has enjoyed spurts of resilience at home and with the right game plan, they may be able to make life a little hard for Monaco.
- Prediction of the score: Montpellier 1-3 Monaco
Player to Watch
- Monaco: Wissam Ben Yedder – The French striker has been in fine form this season, and his ability to score goals will be essential for Monaco.
- Montpellier: Stephy Mavididi – The winger has the pace and creativity to trouble Monaco's defense, and Montpellier will rely on him for any potential attacking threat.
Where to Watch
The match will, however, be streamed on various platforms: ESPN, Sofascore, and BBC Sport for its fans who would not want to miss the action. Make sure to catch it for all the action, goals, and drama!
Conclusion
This is going to be an entertaining encounter between Montpellier vs Monaco in Ligue 1. Can Montpellier pull off an incredible upset on their home field, or will Monaco continue chasing European football with an important win? Catch the action on January 17!