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Played
February 25, 2012 6:00 PM GMT
Stade de la Mosson — Montpellier
Referee: B. Varela
Attendance: 21284
February 25, 2012 6:00 PM GMT
Stade de la Mosson — Montpellier
Referee: B. Varela
Attendance: 21284
80′
John Utaka
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| Montpellier Herault SC | 1.08 | 1.95 | 1.91 | 1.01 | 1.88 |
| Draw | 8.50 | 3.20 | 3.25 | 14.00 | 3.35 |
| Bordeaux | 51.00 | 3.90 | 4.33 | 100.00 | 4.55 |
Montpellier v Bordeaux Preview: Hosts seek top spot against in form visitors
Rene Girard's men could move to the top of the table on Saturday if they beat a Bordeaux side who are on their best run of form since 2009-10. Goal.com previews the action.
By Mohammed Ali
Panoramic
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MONTPELLIER  Jourdren
Bocaly, Yangambiwa, Hilton, Bedimo Saihi, Estrada Cabella, Belhanda, Utaka Giroud |
GIRONDINS DE BORDEAUX  Carrasso
Marange, Planus, Ciani
Mariano, N'Guemo, Tremoulinas Plasil, Gouffran, Obraniak Maurice-Belay
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Montpellier boss Rene Girard has no major concerns to be mulling over ahead of the clash against Bordeaux. After snatching a 2-2 draw against leaders PSG. Souleymane Camara was given the nod in the capital, with Remy Cabella set to return after starting from the bench.
Francis Gillot has no pressing injury concerns ahead of the trip to Stade de la Mosson on Saturday. Henrique is still suspended, with Lamine Sane sidelined with injury - both missed last week's 1-0 victory over Lyon.
Gillot is set to continue with the 3-5-2 formation which has transformed les Girondins lately. Languishing near the botttom of the table and in the relegation zone, the 2009 champions have only suffered one defeat in their last ten games to shoot upto ninth place and within sight of a European place.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
- Montpellier remain second in the table, despite drawing 2-2 against PSG last weekend. They were denied victory by a late goal from Guillaume Hoarau.
- La Paillade have only conceded one goal at home in their last seven encounters.
- Montpellier won this fixture 1-0 last season. The reverse tie in this campaign finished 2-2, with two red cards issued.
- Bordeaux have won four games in their last five, and enter this match on the back of a 1-0 win over Lyon.
- Les Girondins are unbeaten in seven of their last eight trips to Stade de la Mosson.
- Francis Gillot's men have won three straight league games for the first time in two seasons.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Montpellier HSC 2-0 Bordeaux
- 15.15 %
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Montpellier HSC 3-0 Bordeaux
- 12.12 %
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Montpellier HSC 0-1 Bordeaux
- 12.12 %
| France - Ligue 1 (FRA1) | Apr 13, 2013 | Bordeaux 4 - Montpellier HSC 2 |
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| France - Ligue 1 (FRA1) | Nov 25, 2012 | Montpellier HSC 1 - Bordeaux 0 |
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| France - Coupe de la Ligue (FRLC) | Oct 31, 2012 | Montpellier HSC 1 - Bordeaux 0 |
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| France - Ligue 1 (FRA1) | Feb 25, 2012 | Montpellier HSC 1 - Bordeaux 0 |
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| France - Ligue 1 (FRA1) | Oct 1, 2011 | Bordeaux 2 - Montpellier HSC 2 |
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Montpellier HSC
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| May 18, 2013 | Montpellier HSC 0 - LOSC Lille Métropole 0 | FRA1 |
| May 11, 2013 | SC Bastia 3 - Montpellier HSC 1 | FRA1 |
| May 4, 2013 | Montpellier HSC 2 - Stade Brestois 29 1 | FRA1 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | AC Ajaccio 2 - Montpellier HSC 1 | FRA1 |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Montpellier HSC 1 - Olympique Lyonnais 2 | FRA1 |
Bordeaux
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| May 18, 2013 | ESTAC Troyes 1 - Bordeaux 0 | FRA1 |
| May 14, 2013 | ESTAC Troyes 1 - Bordeaux 2 | FRAC |
| May 11, 2013 | Bordeaux 3 - AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 | FRA1 |
| May 3, 2013 | AS Saint-Etienne 0 - Bordeaux 0 | FRA1 |
| Apr 27, 2013 | Bordeaux 0 - Stade de Reims 0 | FRA1 |
| Returns: | Montpellier Herault SC £19.50 |
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| Returns: | Draw £85.00 |
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| Returns: | Bordeaux £510.00 |
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| 16 | Geoffrey Jourdren | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Garry Bocaly | Defender |
| 3 | Mapou Yangambiwa | Defender |
| 5 | Vitorino Hilton da Silva | Defender |
| 5 | H. Bedimo | Defender |
| 10 | Younes Belhanda | Midfielder |
| 13 | Marco Estrada Quinteros | Midfielder |
| 20 | Rémy Cabella | Midfielder |
| 23 | Jamel Saihi | Midfielder |
| 7 | John Utaka | Striker |
| 12 | Olivier Giroud | Striker |
| 1 | Laurent Pionnier | Goalkeeper |
| 22 | Benjamin Stambouli | Midfielder |
| 27 | Cyril Jeunechamp | Midfielder |
| 6 | Joris Marveaux | Midfielder |
| 14 | Romain Pitau | Midfielder |
| 18 | Karim Ait Fana | Striker |
| 19 | Souleymane Camara | Striker |
| 16 | Cédric Carrasso | Goalkeeper |
| 2 | Michael Ciani | Defender |
| 6 | Ludovic Sané | Defender |
| - | Mariano | Defender |
| 27 | Marc Planus | Defender |
| 28 | Benoit Tremoulinas | Defender |
| - | Ludovic Obraniak | Midfielder |
| 7 | Landry N'Guemo | Midfielder |
| 18 | Jaroslav Plasil | Midfielder |
| 19 | Nicolas Maurice-Belay | Midfielder |
| 7 | Yoan Gouffran | Midfielder |
| - | Abdoulaye Keita | Midfielder |
| 21 | Matthieu Chalmé | Defender |
| 23 | Florian Marange | Defender |
| 8 | Fahid Ben Khalfallah | Midfielder |
| 26 | Gregory Sertic | Midfielder |
| 10 | Jussiê | Striker |
| 11 | David Bellion | Striker |
| Younes Belhanda | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 10 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 30 | 10 | 7 | 2 |
The Moroccan international has hit a purple patch of form upon his return from a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations. Arguably the stand-out player in the club's title clash against PSG last weekend, Belhanda scored one and carved open Carlo Ancelotti's men time and again. Blessed with vision, and impressive technical ability, les Girondins must keep this man quiet.
| Cédric Carrasso | |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Squad Number: | 16 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
The Bordeaux goalkeeper has been on form in recent weeks, aiding the team's good run of form with world-class saves where and when it mattered. The former Marseille custodian has been impressive, and though he may not be France's number one, his performances could be catching the eye of Laurent Blanc. Against Montpellier, Carrasso will have to be at his best against Ligue 1's highest scorers.
It is difficult to see past the hosts' irrepressible form of late, and though Bordeaux have been equally impressive in recent times, the guile and creativity of la Paillade who are seeking a title charge.
With potentially first place in Ligue 1 up for grabs with PSG's trip to Lyon later in the day, Rene Girard's men are favourites for another home victory.
With potentially first place in Ligue 1 up for grabs with PSG's trip to Lyon later in the day, Rene Girard's men are favourites for another home victory.
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Top Scorers
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic Striker PSG |
30 | 4 |
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Striker AS Saint-Etienne |
19 | 1 |
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Darío Cvitanich Striker OGC Nice |
18 | 5 |
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Bafetimbi Gomis Striker Lyon |
16 | 4 |
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Anthony Modeste Striker SC Bastia |
15 | 3 |
