Reims vs Montpellier Prediction and Betting Tips | October 6th 2024

Reims face off with Montpellier in a Ligue 1 game at the Stade Auguste-Delaune this Sunday. Reims are currently flying high in fourth place in the table and look like they could be Ligue 1's surprise package this season. Montpellier, meanwhile, are struggling down in 16th.

So can Reims' strong run continue or will Montpellier provide a mild upset with a win this weekend?

Reims vs Montpellier Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Recent results between Reims and Montpellier have been largely mixed. Their last meeting saw Montpellier run out 1-2 winners, but prior to that, Reims had beaten them 1-3. Three of their last six games have ended in draws.
After losing their opening game of the season to Lille, Reims have not tasted defeat since. They beat bottom side Angers last weekend, and before that, became the only team to take a point off champions Paris St. Germain, drawing with them 1-1.
After picking up their first win of the season over Auxerre two weekends ago, Montpellier's most recent game to Monaco was disastrous. Not only did they lose 2-1 despite taking the lead, but they saw Tanguy Coulibaly sent off, too.
Montpellier's away form has been disturbing thus far. They have lost all three games on their travels, have conceded eleven goals, and have only scored one in return.
No Ligue 1 side has seen more bookings than Montpellier thus far, with 17 yellow cards to their name. Both Rabby Nzingoula and Modibo Sagnan have been booked three times already.

Reims vs Montpellier Prediction

Going purely on form, this really ought to be a win for Reims. They have looked strong in their last five games, and easily brushed aside Angers last weekend.

Montpellier, on the other hand, have conceded the joint-most goals in Ligue 1 to date with 17, and their away form is appalling, having lost all three games on the road.

Montpellier do have the attacking talent to test Reims here, with forward Akor Adams already scoring three goals despite his side's struggles. Even so, it'd be a surprise if they got anything from this game, so expect the home team to continue their good form.

Prediction: Reims 3-1 Montpellier

Reims vs Montpellier Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Reims to win.

Tip 2: Reims to score at least two goals - Yes (Montpellier have conceded at least two goals in their last five Ligue 1 matches).

Tip 3: Game to feature more than 2.5 goals - Yes (Reims have seen more than 2.5 goals in their last three home matches with Montpellier).