Nice welcomes Montpellier to the Allianz Riviera on February 23, 2025, at 16:15 UTC, and all signs point to a home victory. With Nice priced at 1.4 for the win, a draw at 4.9, and Montpellier at a distant 7.0, the odds heavily favor the hosts. Our AI at NerdyTips backs this up, recommending Nice to win (1) as the best bet, with a trust level of 5.4/10 and odds of 1.38.
Nice welcomes Montpellier to the Allianz Riviera on February 23, 2025, at 16:15 UTC, and all signs point to a home victory. With Nice priced at 1.4 for the win, a draw at 4.9, and Montpellier at a distant 7.0, the odds heavily favor the hosts. Our AI at NerdyTips backs this up, recommending Nice to win (1) as the best bet, with a trust level of 5.4/10 and odds of 1.38.

Nice has been dominant at home, and with a squad valued at €219.60m, they significantly outmatch Montpellier’s €62.55m roster. The home side is expected to control 64% possession, fire 16 shots, and hit the target 5 times, compared to Montpellier’s 9 shots and 3 on target. The predicted final score? 2-1 for Nice, with a 1-0 lead at halftime.

Historically, Ligue 1 home teams win 40.9% of the time, and with Nice’s recent form—including a 2-2 away draw against Lille at odds of 6.5—they have shown resilience. Montpellier, however, pulled off a surprise 1-2 away win over Toulouse at 5.0 odds, proving they can be dangerous under the right circumstances.

For those looking at goal markets, over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.49, though our AI gives it a modest 3.0 trust level. Ligue 1 stats show that 49.4% of matches exceed 2.5 goals, making this a slightly risky but reasonable bet.

Discipline-wise, expect a relatively clean game, with 1 yellow card for Nice and 2 for Montpellier. Corners should total 9, with Nice winning 6 and Montpellier 3.

While Montpellier edged Nice 2-1 in their last head-to-head on March 8, 2024, the hosts are in a stronger position this time. With the AI’s 5.5 trust rating on a Nice win, backing the home side at 1.38 odds looks like the smartest move.

Final verdict? Nice to win (1) is the best bet, and if you're feeling adventurous, a 2-1 correct score prediction could offer great value.