Matz Sels had missed out on last week's win in Metz with COVID-19 and remains a doubt here. Jean-Eudes Aholou recovered to come off the bench in that match, and could also be an option for the hosts in midfield. Gerzino Nyamsi and Anthony Caci are also fit again, giving Julien Stéphan a few less selection headaches. Save Ambroise Oyongo, the visitors are relatively unaffected by AFCON, and could look to steal march on a direct opponent for the European places. Mihailo Ristic scored the winner in La Paillade's last match, in the Coupe de France, meaning only long-term absentees Estève and Mendes are otherwise unavailable.
With both of these sides eager to get on the front foot, and a statement about their viability for the European places to be made, this could be one of the weekend's more entertaining matches. While a draw suits neither side, their respective attacking acumen may be an equalising factor. A score draw looks good value here. 2:2
Montpellier have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). Montpellier have won their last 4 matches (Ligue 1). Montpellier are undefeated in their last 5 matches against Strasbourg in all competitions.
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