Montpellier vs Troyes tips and predictions

Montpellier look to build on recent showings

It's eigth placed Montpellier versus 17th placed Troyes in this Ligue 1 clash as the hosts look to add distance to the 14-point gap between the sides.

Even though Montpellier are a short price if you think this is a done deal, hold on. Wait a minute. Instinct says the home win is the obvious pick but if they're not at the races then who knows. Nevertheless, they're picked to come through.

Montpellier backers can take something from the recent results of both teams. The hosts have notched up 6 wins in their last 7 matches. Enjoying less success than expected, the visitors are contemplating a run of 3 consecutive defeats away from home. The stars are aligned for one more defeat here.

This home team is making the most of a recent run of form and they've looked pumped. Montpellier scored three or more goals in 3 of their recent 7 matches and they haven't been charitable, letting in only 2 goals in their last 6 games at home. They'll be keen to have kept a clean sheet come full-time.

In their last fixture Troyes were beaten 1-0 by Lyon.

Montpellier are justifiable favourites and it's possible they just don't give up any ground to Troyes. It might not be a popular opinion but the No BTTS bet seems sensible enough.