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Montpellier just barely survived last season in Ligue 1, as they finished with 39 points, good for 15th place. Montpellier was just three points clear of the relegation zone. They head into the 2017-2018 season without top scorer Steve Mounie but they did add Giovanni Sio and they look to have improved in goal with the addition of Benjamin Lecomte. Could Montpellier be a surprise team in 2017-2018 or are they likely to be in another relegation battle?
Montpellier French Ligue 1 Odds
Odds To Win French Ligue 1: +50000
Montpellier is no threat to win Ligue 1 in 2017-2018 but that can be said about almost all of the teams in the league except for PSG. Montpellier might have enough to stay out of a relegation battle but anything more than a middle of the table finish seems unlikely.
Montpellier Competitions in 2017-18
French Ligue 1
Coupe de France
Coupe de la Ligue
What's New?
The team added Ruben Aguilar from AJ Auxerre, Pedro Mendes from Stade Rennais, Jonathan Ikone on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, Kevin Berigaud from Angers SCO, Giovanni Sio from Stade Rennais, Jeremie Porsan-Clemente from Olympique de Marseille and Benjamin Lecomte from FC Lorient.
What's Gone?
The team lost Mamadou N’Diaye to US Avranches, Yacouba Sylla to Stade Rennais, Joris Marveaux to France Gazelec Ajaccio, Steve Mounie to Huddersfield Town, Geoffrey Jourdren to AS Nancy, Ryad Boudebouz to Real Betis and Mathieu Deplagne to ES Troyes AC.
The loss of Mournie is a big one, as he had 14 goals to lead the team last season. The loss of Boudebouz is also a big one, as he had 11 goals and 9 assists last season.
Montpellier 2017-18 Predictions
Montpellier went 8-6 at home last season with five draws, as they outscored the opposition by a combined 28-22. The team was just 2-13 on the road with four draws, as they were outscored by a combined 44-20. If they have similar road troubles in 2017-2018 they could be in a relegation fight.
Montpellier has been in Ligue 1 for each of the last nine seasons but to avoid relegation this season they are going to have to find some goal scoring. It will not be easy replacing Mournie and Boudebouz who combined to score 25 goals last season.
The 2017-2018 season for Montpellier did not start well as President Louis Nicollin passed away. His son, Laurent Nicollin takes over as club president. Michel Der Zakarian is the current coach.
If Montpellier is to survive there is little doubt about how they have to play and that is with a defense first mentality. The team is simply not going to score many goals. If you are betting their games you may simply want to take the under on a regular basis. Montpellier simply doesn’t have many solid goal scoring options. It is never easy to replace your top two scorers and Montpellier didn’t do it.
The good news for Montpellier is that they are a young team, as only three of their players are over the age of 30. The bad news is that many of the young players are not yet ready to make a major impact. Montpellier still may have enough to avoid relegation but it won’t be easy. Winning games 1-0 is always stressful but there is no reason to believe that Montpellier won’t focus on defense first, as they have no other choice.
The most likely scenario for Montpellier has them in a relegation fight this season. Last year they just barely survived, finishing in 15th place and it may be a similar outcome in 2017-2018.
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