Lyon started the championship very good, with an away victory over Nice in the first round. But then they slipped and played two draws in the row. Here are the results:

20.08. Brest - Lyon 1:1
13.08. Lyon - Ajaccio 1:1

On other side Motpellier won all three matches. They are on the top of the table. Here are the results:

21.08. Montpellier - Rennes 4:0
14.08. Lille - Montpellier 0:1
06.08. Montpellier - Auxerre 3:1

It is very logical Montpellier to be favorite here. But Lyon is the bigger name and the bookmakers set completely wrong odds. Even more, Lyon coach Remi Garde will be missing some important players. Yoann Gourcuff is one of them, he is injured and won't play. On other side Montpellier coach Rene Girard is in much better situation, he has all players available. The players confidence is very high at the moment, just as the team morale. And I will remind You that Montpellier won at Stad Gerland two seasons ago. On 23.12.2009 the final result was 1:2. I expect something similar now.