Rennes and Montpellier will meet in the fourth round of Ligue 1 on Sunday, 15 September.
Will Rennes take advantage of playing at home to notch another win or will Montpellier get their first win of the season? Find out from our Rennes vs Montpellier prediction, but don't forget to also look at our other Ligue 1 predictions.
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Rennes vs Montpellier prediction: A narrow win for the home team
Key Stats
- Montpellier have only won a single point from the first three rounds of the new Ligue 1 season.
- Both teams have scored in two of three games played by both teams in the league.
- Including pre-season games, we saw both teams score in eight of the last nine Montpellier matches.
Correct score prediction: Rennes 2-1 Montpellier
While Rennes have been inconsistent this season so far, they still had a much better start than Montpellier and with them hosting the game, we expect them to secure a win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rennes the more likely winner
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.60%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is clear from these Rennes vs Montpellier odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which doesn't come as a surprise looking at the current forms of both teams.
On top of that, Rennes are the better team on paper and hosting the game, so it's clear why they are favoured in this match.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this duel, take a look at our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: Rennes the better team in recent years
In the last five meetings with Montpellier, Rennes have notched three wins, while the other two games have ended in a draw and a Montpellier win. When it comes to the overall H2H record between these teams, Rennes also have the advantage: 32-18-27.
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
France Ligue 1 25/02/22
Montpellier
Rennes
Rennes preview: Looking for a good game at home
After beating Lyon at home in the opening match of the new Ligue 1 season, Rennes have lost to Strasbourg and Reims away from home, so they'll certainly be relieved to be hosting the next game against Montpellier. Will playing at home be enough to stop them from losing third match in a row, it remains to be seen.
When it comes to team news, Leo Skiri Ostigard is the only injured player at the club right now.
Predicted lineup: Mandanda (GK), Hateboer, Faye, Wooh, Truffert, Kamara, Matusiwa, Gronbaek, Blas, Gouiri & Kalimuendo-Muinga
France Ligue 1 01/09/24
L
Reims
2
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
L
Strasbourg
3
Rennes
1
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
W
Lyon
0
Rennes
3
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
W
Werder Bremen
0
Rennes
1
Elite Club Friendlies 03/08/24
W
Real Sociedad
0
Rennes
2
Montpellier preview: Still looking for the first win
With two losses and a draw in the first three rounds of the new season in Ligue 1, Montpellier have clearly struggled to get results, especially since two of those three games they played at home. The only away game was far from fun for Montpellier as well, given that they suffered a 6-0 loss to the defending champions PSG.
Meanwhile, Kiki Kouyate, Lucas Mincarelli Davin, and Issiaga Sylla are all sidelined with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Lecomte (GK), Sacko, Omeragic, Sagnan, Tchato, Ferri, Nzingoula, Al-Taamari, Savanier, Fayad & Adams
France Ligue 1 31/08/24
L
Nantes
3
Montpellier
1
France Ligue 1 23/08/24
L
PSG
6
Montpellier
0
France Ligue 1 18/08/24
D
Strasbourg
1
Montpellier
1
Elite Club Friendlies 10/08/24
L
Mainz
3
Montpellier
1
Elite Club Friendlies 04/08/24
L
Fiorentina
2
Montpellier
1
Player to watch: Ludovic Blas
With one goal and one assist in the first three games of the new Ligue 1 season, the 26-year old forward has been one of the key players for Rennes on the offensive end and he's our player to watch in this match too.
