PSG vs Montpellier: Will the Paladins create a sensation?

On August 23 as part of the 2nd round of the French Ligue 1, at the Parc des Princes arena (Paris), the clubs PSG and Montpellier will measure their strength.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• PSG vs Montpellier facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on PSG vs Montpellier

PSG

PSG was not particularly active in the summer, the team took part in only two friendly matches. In the first friendly, Luis Enrique's charges failed to win, drawing 2:2 away with Sturm. In the last friendly, the Parisians failed, drawing 1:1 away with RB Leipzig. But already in the championship, the "red-blues" played at their best, leaving no trace of Le Havre away 4:1. Goals for the Parisians were scored by Lee Kang-in, Dembele, Barcola and Kolo-Muani.

PSG enters the new Ligue 1 season as the undisputed favourites.

Montpellier

Montpellier were more active in the summer, the team took part in six friendly matches, winning one and drawing one, and also suffering four defeats. In the last friendly, the "paladins" also failed, losing away to Mainz 1:3. In the first round of the French championship, Michel Ter-Zakarian's guys managed to cling to points, the team tied at home with Strasbourg 1:1. Savanier scored a goal for the hosts.

Montpellier is in 9th place in the standings, having earned 1 point, with a goal ratio of 1:1.

PSG vs Montpellier facts

• PSG have scored at least 2 goals in their last 14 matches in all competitions against Montpellier;
• PSG have won both the first half and the full time in their last 8 home matches in all competitions against Montpellier;
• PSG have won their last 8 home matches in all competitions against Montpellier.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers have no doubts about the success of the Parisians. The odds for PSG to win are 1.31. You can bet on a draw with odds of 6.04. The odds for Montpellier to win stopped at 8.49. Bookmakers expect productive football from the French. The bookmaker 1xbet offers to bet on “Total under 3” with odds of 2.50, “Total over 3” with odds of 1.54. Download 1xbet to your phone and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

PSG are the favourites in all domestic competitions, there are no particular doubts about another championship title. Montpellier is a middling team from which you shouldn’t expect a breakthrough. Considering the difference in class and finances, plus the home field factor, there is no doubt that Luis Enrique’s guys will please their home fans: PSG victory with a handicap – 1.74.