Montpellier vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips (26 April)

Having struggled for a long time this season, Montpellier HSC has undoubtedly done the hardest part in its quest to maintain itself and it should be able to play in the elite next year. Because with 36 points on the clock, the Hérault club occupies 12th place in the standings with a fairly comfortable lead of 8 points now over the play-off with 4 matches remaining in the season. Michel Der Zakarian's men have taken shelter in recent weeks by winning 3 victories in the last 4 days played against Le Havre 0-2, Lorient 2-0, Clermont 1-1 and Reims last week. 1-2.Nantes, for its part, is far from being able to think about vacations at the end of the season.

Because like last year, the club from the city of the Dukes of Brittany will have to fight to the end to try to keep its place in the elite. The mission will prove to be quite difficult for the Ligeriens who will face, after this part, Brest, Lille and Monaco. Fortunately for them, the Canaries were still able to shine by winning on the grounds of Nice 1-2 and Le Havre 0-1 during their last trips. Antoine Kombouaré's players, on the other hand, experienced more problems, losing at home against Lyon 1-3 and against rival Rennes 0-3 last week.

The Montpellier residents will approach this meeting without the replacements Sainte-Luce and Fayad. For his part, defender Sacko could be left aside again by his coach who no longer counts on him. Otherwise, Michel Der Zakarian should be able to count on a full group for this poster. A priori, winger Nordin (6 goals) and playmaker Savanier (8 goals, 6 assists) should be established. Also watch out for the Jordanian al Tamari who scored his 5th goal of the season last week in Reims. Conversely, the Nigerian Adams (7 goals) should take his place on the bench.

On the Canaries side, the striker Ganago, the young defender Meupiyou and the excellent Moses Simon (3 goals, 5 assists) will not be traveling to Hérault. Furthermore, the replacement goalkeeper Descamps and winter recruit Kadewere are also forced to forfeit this match. Finally, the very important midfielder Douglas Augusto joined the infirmary last Saturday. On loan from Rennes, the young midfielder Abline was not allowed to play against his club last week but he will make his return this Friday evening. Fortunately for him, Antoine Kombouaré will be able to line up the Egyptian striker Mohamed (8 goals), and the playmaker Florent Mollet (4 goals, 4 assists).