Reims and Montpellier face each other on Friday 09.18.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 2 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Reims's home ground, the Stade Auguste-Delaune.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Stade de Reims and Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Reims vs Montpellier
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Double Chance: Reims or Draw
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Reims preview
Reims heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 2: in 6 matches, Stade de Reims secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Red-and-Whites's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 21 victories so far.
Reims has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 81 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Ligue 2, resulting in an average of 2.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Keito Nakamura, who has found the back of the net 14 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Theo Leoni has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Reims has conceded 8 goals in the Ligue 2 (an average of 1.33 per game) and 46 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Montpellier preview
Montpellier comes into the game with 6 matches played so far in the Ligue 2. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.83 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses.
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 57 goals during this period. Of that total, 5 were netted in the Ligue 2, with an average of 0.83 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.27.
La Paillade's offensive system is led by Alexandre Mendy, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Nathanaël Mbuku. The forward has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 0.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 38 goals in 45 matches, averaging 0.84 per match.
Head to head: Reims vs Montpellier
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Reims
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Away | W W D D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.52 | 1.38 |
Montpellier
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W W |
2 |
| Home | W D D L W |
1.6 |
| Away | L W W D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 17% | 33% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.86 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.6 |
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