Montpellier vs Red Star Prediction & Betting Tips (9 August)

Author of an absolutely catastrophic season last season, Montpellier could not keep its place within the elite. The MHSC has indeed finished last in Ligue 1 with a terrible record of 16 points only taken in 34 days, 14 of months that the penultimate. Very logically relegated to the 2nd division, the Hérault club is also faced with complicated finances, which could limit its ambitions of immediate rise in Ligue 1. This summer, the players of La Paillade, who are now coached by Zoumana Camara, have played several friendly games. They won 3 times in 4 games against Istres 1-0, Rodez defeat 0-2, Aubagne 3-0 and Bastia 0-1. Contracting to what he had experienced during his last visit to Ligue 2, the Red Star managed to keep his place in this championship after the last season.

With 38 points in the bag on the evening of the last day, the club based in Saint-Ouen took 15th final place in the ranking with 5 units ahead of the barragist. However, the coming exercise promises to be delicate for Ile -de -France residents who should still especially fight for the maintenance. During its summer preparation, the Red Star started with a draw against Paris 13 ATLETICO 0-0 and 3 defeats against Troyes 1-2, Versailles 1-2 and Metz 4-0. He then found colors against Amiens Victoire 0-2 before challenging Sochaux next weekend.

The descent logically led to many departures on the MHSC side. Indeed, the Lecomte (Fulham) and Bertaud (free), the left left (Asteras Aktor), the winger Khazri (free) and the defender Maksimovic (free) set their sails. In addition, the defender Meïté (OM), the Nzingoula (Strasbourg) and the striker Delort (MC Alger) saw their loan period end and returned to their respective club. Conversely, the Hérault leaders brought the winger Mbuku (Augsburg, loan), defender Laporte (Lorient), the porter Michel (Ajaccio) and the Goleador Alexandre Mendy (Caen). Also note the arrivals on loan from the defender El Hannach (PSG) and the striker Orakpo (Nice). Author of 2 goals and 5 assists in L1 last year, the former Captain Savanier is still available but he could suit his suitcases because of his enormous contract. The Red Star also changed his workforce during the transfer window. Indeed, the guards Bonet (free) and Avognan (free), the defenders Mepaya (free), Kouagba (Boluspor), and Doucouré (Le Havre), the Dembi circles (Hassania) and the attackers Fall (free), Botella (Caen), Badji (7 goals, 3 passes, free) and Ifanoui (Troyes) all left the workforce.

Same observation for the Mbock midfielder (Brest) and the titular goalkeeper Risser (Strasbourg) who returned to their club after their loan period. Conversely, the Saint-Ouen club was able to attract the Hachem striker (Paris 13 Atlético), the Khaoui medium (MacArthur) and the trani (Differdange) environment. The attackers are always present in this team (7 goals, 3 passes), Cissé (4 goals) and Benali (6 goals, 2 assists). The probable compositions for Montpellier - Red Star: Montpellier: Michel - Sainte -Luce, Thato, Jullien, Laporte, Mouanga - Coulibay, Touré, Fayad, Mbuku - Mendy.red Star: Beunardeau - Durivaux, Lemonnier, Kany - Sylla, Eickmayer, Hachem, K.Cissé - Trani - Durand, Ikanga.

• Summary: Montpellier is going head to head with Red Star FC starting on 9 Aug 2025 at 18:00 UTC at Stade de la Mosson stadium, Montpellier city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Montpellier Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Red Star Feedinco Rating: 6.85