Montpellier vs Toulouse Prediction & Betting Tips (27 October)

Montpellier's last defeat on Sunday evening against Olympique de Marseille 0-5 , the largest in its history at home, was the last straw. President Laurent Nicollin announced at the end of the meeting the dismissal with immediate effect of coach Michel Der Zakarian. Since then, the Hérault club has relied on Jean-Louis Gasset to take over this season and avoid relegation for the club. Last in the standings with 4 points and the worst defense in the championship, 26 goals conceded, the MHSC suffered setbacks in Monaco 2-1 and Reims 4-2 before being severely punished by Marseille. There is an emergency at La Mosson. Toulouse 15th is not at the same point as its opponent of the day but there is still an obligation to win.

The Violets remained on 3 defeats before being held to a draw by Angers 1-1 last weekend and had the same number of points as the 16th and virtual play-off before the start of the 9th day. TFC is one of the few teams that has not yet won on the road. His record away from home is one draw and two defeats. The last one having been wiped out in Lille 2-1 just before the international break. 

The Montpellier sporting crisis is partly explained by the large number of injured or suspended players, especially in central defense. While Sagnan has just returned from suspension, central players Jullien and Kouyaté are still injured and have seen their teammate Omeragic, also a defender, join them on the flank for several weeks. The young Dzodic is suspended for the next three matches. Midfielder Fayad and offensive players Tamari, Maamma, Issoufou and Ngosso should also still be missing from their team. TFC travels with starting midfielder Casseres and winger Donnum (no goals in 7 games played). These two elements are returning from suspension.

On the other hand, the essential defender Nicolaisen, injured and absent for several weeks, remains on the sidelines. Left back Suazo, with significant playing time, returned to training this week and is applying for a place in the squad. While waiting for a happy event, replacement midfielder Genreau could miss this meeting. If King scored his first goal with TFC last weekend, Gboho (2 goals) and Babicka (3 goals) remain Toulouse's top scorers. Their mission will be to crack the worst defense in the championship.