Toulouse vs Montpellier Prediction: It will be an interesting clash

Toulouse and Montpellier have been performing brilliantly for sometime now and it's clear both clubs intend to end the season as far high on the table as possible. Toulouse are unbeaten in the last 5 league games while Montpellier are equally unbeaten in 5 games. But now they face each other and both clubs hope to preserve their winning run. The game between Toulouse and Montpellier will be played at Stadium de Toulouse. 

Toulouse are doing so well in the league right now and their form has been brilliant. They have remained unbeaten in their last 5 games, where they recorded 3 wins and 2 draws. And overall, they have 10 wins, 10 draws and 11 defeats in the Ligue 1. That leaves them in 10th place on the league table with a total of 40 points. Toulouse are 6 points away from the Europa Conference League spot and although it seems like a long shot, it's safe to say they are in the mix for that position. 

Toulouse played against Lorient away from home last weekend and they won the game by 2-1. After trailing by a goal at the end of the first half, Toulouse got the equalizer in the 59th minute through Thijs Dallinga and in the 83rd minute, Ibrahim Cissoko gave them the second goal that won them the game in the end. Toulouse stats showed they had 50% possession, 5 shots on target and 1 corner kick. And they also created 3 big chances, missed 1 and hit the woodwork once.

Montpellier pride themselves as a worthy opponent for Toulouse and in some respect, they are correct. They have also had a turnaround in their last 5 league matches, as they managed to stay unbeaten during that time. In those 5 games, they recorded 3 wins and 2 draws. Their overall record is 9 wins, 11 draws and 11 defeats and they are ranked 12th with 37 points. For Montpellier a top 10 finish is a necessity although they fancy their chances of ending higher. And to do that, they need to get a positive result against Toulouse.

Montpellier had a feisty game last weekend where they drew 1-1 against Nantes at home. They took the lead through Akor Adams in the 2nd minute but 5 minutes later they conceded the equalizer. The game stayed scoreless from that point and until the end. Montpellier were forced to end the game with 9 men as Lucas Mincarelli Davin and Arnaud Nordin were both sent off at the dying minutes of the game. According to stats, Toulouse recorded 54% possession, 1 shot on target and 3 corner kicks. They also created just 1 big chance throughout the game. 

In the last 20 meetings between Toulouse and Montpellier, Montpelier won 10 matches while Toulouse won 7 and they drew 3 matches.

This game has all the makings of a classic with both clubs feeling confident and excited to win. There's no threat to both clubs as seen on the table, but both clubs want to win and claim a higher spot. 

Toulouse are without a clean sheet in the last 9 meetings. The last 9 meetings ended with more than 2.5 goals and 4 of the last 5 meetings ended with both clubs scoring. 4 of the last 5 meetings ended with less than 10.5 corners.

• Toulouse to Win or Draw and Over 1.5 Goals at 1.66 Odds
• Toulouse to Win at 2.12 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 1.72 Odds