Rodez and Montpellier face each other on Friday 02.20.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Ligue 2 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Rodez's home ground, the Stade Paul Lignon.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Le RAF 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 Le RAF vs Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
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Over 1.5 Goals
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Rodez preview
Rodez heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 2: in 23 matches, Le RAF secured 8 victories, 9 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.43 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Les Sangs et Or's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Rodez has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 36 goals, of which 30 were scored in the Ligue 2, resulting in an average of 1.3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ibrahima Baldé, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jean Lambert Evans has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Rodez has conceded 31 goals in the Ligue 2 (an average of 1.35 per game) and 34 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.31 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Montpellier preview
Montpellier comes into the game with 23 matches played so far in the Ligue 2. They have secured 10 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.48 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 10 losses.
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 39 goals during this period. Of that total, 28 were netted in the Ligue 2, with an average of 1.22 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.39.
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club'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 9 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 24 goals with an average of 1.04 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 27 goals in 28 matches, averaging 0.96 per match.
Head to head: Rodez vs Montpellier
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rodez
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D W D |
1.43 |
| Home | D D W D W |
1.36 |
| Away | W W W D D |
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 27% | 42% |
| Goals | 2.65 | 2.09 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.09 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 74% | 73% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 18% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 18% | 17% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.38 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.66 | 1.37 | 1.92 |
Montpellier
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W W L |
1.48 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.67 |
| Away | L W L D L |
1.27 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.26 | 2.92 | 1.55 |
| Scored | 1.22 | 1.67 | 0.73 |
| Conceded | 1.04 | 1.25 | 0.82 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 58% | 27% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 25% | 27% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 17% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 25% | 55% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.45 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.33 | 1.29 | 1.37 |
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