Our prediction for this match:
Burnley
Match Time & Date:
29/07/2018
08:30 AM
Prediction: 0-1
Montpellier
Burnley impressed in the 2017/2018 season, with the team finishing the process in seventh place in the standings. As a result, the Clarets will represent England in the Europa League qualifiers and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of Sunday’s football match against Montpellier. However, seeing that coach Sean Dyche is likely to rest some of his first-team regulars for the return leg against Aberdeen, we do not believe that there is a big value in betting on the hosts. Montpellier, on the other hand, suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Clermont in their first warm-up game of the pre-season, but they quickly got back on course as their defeated Rodez 2-0 at the weekend. Anyhow, considering that the Clarets are fully focused on the Europa League clash against Aberdeen, we believe that the Ligue 1 side are going to emerge triumphant in Sunday’s friendly.
Highlighted Player (Scott Arfield):
Despite being born in Dechmont, Scotland, Scott Arfield represents Canada on the international stage. Arfield, though, played for Scotland U19 and U21 teams in the past and he made one appearance for Scotland B as well. Scott’s father, though, was born in Toronto, Canada and that is the main reason why he decided to play for the Canada national football team.
The Burnley midfielder made his Canada debut on March 25, 2016 in a 3-0 loss to Mexico. Scott Arfield began his club career at Falkirk and he scored 13 goals in 108 appearances in the league for the Scottish club. In 2010 he signed a deal with Huddersfield Town and he played for the Terriers from until 2013.
As previously mentioned, Arfield currently wear’s Burnley shirt, meaning that he is enjoying the Premier League football. You should bear in mind that the Scottish midfielder netted one goal for Burnley in the 2016/2017 season. He found the net in a 2-1 win over Everton on October 10, 2016.
Highlighted Team (Montpellier):
Over the years Montpellier have established themselves as a mid-table side in French Ligue 1. Montpellier are considered one of the youngest clubs in France as they were founded in 1974, but it has to be noted that a number of high-profile footballers played for the club in the past. French football legend Laurent Blanc played for Montpellier from 1981-1993 and he scored 76 goals in 24 appearances in the league for the club. Eric Cantona, Roger Milla, Carlos Valderama and Olivier Giroud played in Montpellier’s colors as well, but Pascal Baills is the player with most appearances for the club (429).
La Paillade did remarkably well to win the Ligue 1 trophy in 2012 and that is considered the club’s biggest success. Montpellier won Coupe de France on two occasions (1929, 1990), with the team beating FC Sete and FC Paris respectively in the title games. The team welcome their rivals at Stade de la Mosson and the capacity of the stadium is 32.900. In 1999 Montpellier won the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
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