Montpellier have never managed to win in 16 previous Ligue 1 trips to Marseille.
Montpellier have conceded eight goals out of just 16 shots faced in their last two league outings at the Vélodrome stadium.
Marseille are currently enduring their longest run without a win in all competitions (11 games) since 1962.
Montpellier have won just one of their last six away games in Ligue 1.
Montpellier's next win will equal their highest tally in a single Ligue 1 season (20 victories in 2009/10).
Only Lorient and Auxerre have picked up fewer points than Marseille since the turn of the year (nine).
Marseille are on a run of 10 league games without a clean sheet.
Two of Montpellier's last three goals against Marseille in Ligue 1 have been scored in their own net by OM players.
Marseille are one of only two sides to have always lost after trailing at half time this season in Ligue 1.
