Match analysis
FranceLigue 1
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Ligue 1 fixture.
Montpellier got the job done on Saturday 13 September 2014, winning 1-0 at home to Lorient (Ligue 1). Montpellier went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| MontpellierHome | Rating | LorientAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,481 | Overall | 1,536 |
| 1,544 | Match venue | 1,443 |
| 1,544 | At home | 1,556 |
| 1,457 | Away | 1,443 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,452 | Attack | 1,493 |
| 1,532 | Defence | 1,541 |
| 1,462 | Home attack | 1,524 |
| 1,465 | Away attack | 1,433 |
| 1,601 | Home defence | 1,537 |
| 1,482 | Away defence | 1,515 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,498 | Goal environment | 1,558 |
| 1,450 | Home goals | 1,542 |
| 1,548 | Away goals | 1,517 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,467 | Close games | 1,529 |
| 1,487 | Winning margin | 1,541 |
Match venue compares Montpellier at home with Lorient away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
In 21 meetings since April 2012, Montpellier have won 11, Lorient have taken four and six were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Montpellier vs Lorient prediction page.