Reims will welcome Montpellier to Stade Auguste Delaune for their Ligue 1 match on Sunday, 6 October. View our free Reims vs Montpellier predictions below.
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Reims vs Montpellier predictions: Goals expected to flow
Key stats
- Stade Reims are currently on a five-match unbeaten run.
- In contrast, Montpellier suffered four defeats in their last five games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of the last six meetings between these sides.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Reims’ last five matches, and in each of Montpellier's last five games.
Correct score prediction: Reims 2-1 Montpellier
Stade Reims won three of their last four matches, and two of those victories were by a 2-1 scoreline. Given that Montpellier have lost four of their last five matches, we are leaning toward Reims for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Reims are clear favourites
- HOME:17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
- DRAW:14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY:11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After losing their first game of the season, Reims have started to find their stride, stringing together a five-match unbeaten run (W3 D2). Luka Elsner's men will host an out-of-form Montpellier side that lost four of their previous five games.
All things considered, Reims are the expected winners at 17/20 (1.85). Teams with these odds generally have a 54.1% probability of winning.
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We have also established that both teams have been involved in their fair share of high-scoring games. It is also worth mentioning that each of the last three clashes between these teams went north of the 2.5-goal threshold. On that note, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest over the years
Although Montpellier are the underdogs in this weekend's clash, they emerged victorious the last time they visited Stade Auguste Delaune. In the last eight meetings between these outfits, both teams have two wins apiece with four draws between them.
France Ligue 1 21/04/24
Reims
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 27/08/23
Montpellier
Reims
France Ligue 1 03/06/23
Reims
Montpellier
France Ligue 1 13/11/22
Montpellier
Reims
France Ligue 1 17/04/22
Montpellier
Reims
Reims preview: Looking to extend their unbeaten run
Reda Khadra and Abdoul Kone have been ruled out of this clash, while Maxime Busi and Gabriel Moscardo are major doubts for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Buta, Agbadou, Kipre, Akieme, Fofana, Edoa, Nakamura, Munetsi, Ito & Diakite.
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
St Etienne
2
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 02/05/25
L
Nice
1
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 27/04/25
D
Montpellier
0
Reims
0
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
W
Toulouse
0
Reims
1
France Ligue 1 11/04/25
W
Lens
0
Reims
2
Montpellier preview: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
Expected to miss this contest for Montpellier due to injuries are Christopher Jullien, Mousa Al-Taamari, Glenn Ngosso, and Othmane Maamma. Additionally, Boubakar Kouyate, Jordan Ferri, Theo Sainte-Luce and Joris Chotard are questionable for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Bertaud (GK), Davin, Sagnan, Omeragic, Sacko, Fayad, Nzingoula, Nordin, Savanier, Coulibaly & Adams.
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
Player to watch: Akor Adams
Akor Adams set up the first goal in Montpellier's 2-1 defeat at Monaco last weekend. After a slow start, the Nigerian forward has found his stride in recent weeks, with four direct goal involvements in his last four matches. Adams will be called upon to provide the goals on Sunday evening.