An interesting fixture is on the cards as Montpellier and Rennes draw swords at Stade de la Mosson on Sunday, 2 March 2025. View our free Montpellier vs Rennes predictions below.
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Montpellier vs Rennes predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Nine of the last 12 meetings between Montpellier and Rennes went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Montpellier are currently on a four-game losing streak.
- Rennes drew first blood in five of the last seven clashes between these sides.
- Montpellier have conceded first in 13 consecutive matches.
Correct score prediction: Montpellier 0-2 Rennes
Montpellier have lost four games in a row and three of those defeats were by a 2-0 scoreline. Interestingly, Rennes won three of their last four matches while keeping a clean sheet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes are expected winners
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Montpellier's struggles continued with a 2-0 defeat at Nice last weekend. They have now lost their last four, and seven of their last nine games across all competitions.
In contrast, Rennes' fortunes have improved in recent weeks, as they won three of their last four matches after losing five consecutive games.
As it stands, Rennes are 13th in the French top flight ahead or their encounter with last-placed Montpellier.
On that note, Rennes are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that Montpellier conceded first in each of their last 13 matches. Taking into account that Rennes registered the first goal in five of the last seven meetings between these outfits, Rennes to score first has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided contest
Rennes have been the dominant side in recent skirmishes between these teams. They won five of their last seven clashes with Montpellier, losing only once in that stretch.
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
Rennes
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 03/02/24
Rennes
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 24/09/23
Montpellier
Rennes
France Ligue 1 23/04/23
Montpellier
Rennes
France Ligue 1 30/10/22
Rennes
Montpellier
Montpellier preview: Plagued by injuries
Montpellier have some injury concerns as up to five players are ruled out of this contest. They include: Becir Omeragic, Issiaga Sylla, Nikola Maksimovic, Othmane Maamma and Christopher Jullien.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Mbiayi, Meite, Kouyate, Sagnan, Luce, Savanier, Chotard, Nzingoula, Khazri & Delort.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
PSG
4
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Brest
1
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Reims
0
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 19/04/25
L
Marseille
5
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
L
Angers
2
Montpellier
0
Rennes preview: No new absentees
First-choice goalkeeper Brice Samba and midfielder Ludovic Blas will both be available for this game after serving yellow card suspensions in Rennes’ victory over Reims last time out.
Defender Christopher Wooh will serve the second of his two-match ban in this game following his expulsion two weeks ago against Lille.
Still on the treatment table are defender Alidu Seidu (ACL) and goalkeeper Dogan Alemdar (ACL), while defender Anthony Rouault is doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Hateboer, Jacquet, Brassier, Assignon, James, Cisse, Fofana, Truffert, Blas & Kalimuendo.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
W
Nice
0
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 03/05/25
L
Toulouse
2
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
L
Lyon
4
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 18/04/25
W
Nantes
1
Rennes
2
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Le Havre
1
Rennes
5
Player to watch: Arnaud Kalimuendo
Arnaud Kalimuendo scored the only goal in Rennes' victory over Reims last weekend. He is the team's top scorer in Ligue 1 with 10 goals in 22 appearances. Kalimuendo scored in the last two meetings between these teams and will aim to extend that streak to three games.