Reims vs Montpellier (2:0): Ligue 2 24/11/2025

November 24, 2025

Status: Finished

2-0

Ligue 2

Reims

Montpellier

The Ligue 2 clash between Reims and Montpellier will take place on November 24, 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 GMT+0 at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims (capacity 21 029). This Round 15 fixture will be officiated by French referee Petit A., known for an average of 4.1 yellow cards per game this season and a tendency to allow physical battles in the midfield zone.

Both clubs are newly relegated from Ligue 1 and are fighting in the upper half of the second division, making this direct six-pointer extremely valuable for automatic promotion spots. Reims vs Montpellier prediction today points to a tense, low-scoring affair given recent trends of both sides.

BETTING TIPS AND MATCH INSIGHTS

Reims currently sit 4th with 24 points, while Montpellier are 6th with 22 points after 14 rounds. The home side has turned Stade Auguste-Delaune into a real fortress, and the visitors have kept four clean sheets in their last six competitive games. Recent head-to-heads in Ligue 1 were surprisingly high-scoring, but both teams have completely changed their tactical approach after relegation. Defensive solidity and counter-attack efficiency will decide this game. Reims vs Montpellier prediction today leans toward under 2.5 goals and a possible home win by a one-goal margin.

Reims Results

Reims have been excellent on the road but slightly inconsistent at home lately, with only one win in their last three Ligue 2 matches at Auguste-Delaune. The cup progress mid-November gave them extra confidence, yet the 1-2 defeat to Dunkerque exposed problems against compact low blocks.

Three away wins in the last five matches show Reims are lethal on the counter, but two home games produced only one goal scored. The 6-2 thrashing of Boulogne remains their only real attacking explosion in recent weeks. They struggle to break deep defenses at home (0.8 goals per game in last five at Delaune). Defensive errors in transition cost them points against Dunkerque. Drawing a blank against Troyes underlines the current lack of creativity against packed mid-blocks.

Montpellier Results

Montpellier have transformed into one of the most organized teams in Ligue 2 under Michel Der Zakarian’s 3-4-3/5-4-1 system. They conceded just one goal in the last four league games before the November international break.

Four wins and one draw in the last five matches, with three clean sheets at home. Only one goal conceded from open play in 450+ minutes speaks volumes about current defensive shape. The 4-1 demolition of Nancy showed they can still explode offensively when given space. Away form remains the only question mark — just one win in six road trips. Set-piece threat (six goals this season) could be decisive on Monday.

Who will win Monday’s Ligue 2 clash between Reims and Montpellier?

Reims > Draw > Montpellier >

Reims

62%

Draw

25%

Montpellier

13%

Reims vs Montpellier Head-to-Head

The last five encounters (all in Ligue 1) produced at least two goals each time and an average of 3.4 goals per game.

Four of the last five H2Hs saw both teams score, and Montpellier won three straight before the goalless draw last April. Total goals over 2.5 landed in four consecutive meetings until the 0-0 earlier this year. Reims have not kept a clean sheet against Montpellier since 2021.

Reims Possible Starting Lineup

Jaouen (GK), Akieme (DF), Pallois (DF), Sekine (DF), Busi (MF), Leoni (MF), Kone (MF), Nakamura (MF), Teuma (MF), Tia (FW), Ibrahim (FW).

Montpellier Possible Starting Lineup

Ngapandouetnbu (GK), Hannach (DF), Lapotre (DF), Omeragic (DF), Luce (MF), Chennahi (MF), Fayad (MF), Pays (MF), Savanier (MF), Mbuku (MF), Mendy (FW).

Key Factors and Match Situations to Watch

• Reims will miss suspended centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou (5 yellow cards) — Joseph Okumu shifts to the right side of the back three, weakening aerial duels;
• Montpellier’s top scorer Akor Adams is doubtful with a minor thigh issue; if he doesn’t start, expect an ultra-defensive 5-4-1 with Chotard and Ferri screening the back five;
• Reims have scored only 1 goal in their last 3 home Ligue 2 matches;
• Montpellier kept 4 clean sheets in their last 6 competitive games;
• Average first-half goals in Reims home games this season: 0.71 — extremely slow starts;
• Montpellier scored 60 % of their away goals after the 70th minute;
• Referee Petit A. issued 8 cards in the last Reims home game he officiated;
• Expected corner count: Reims 5.8, Montpellier 3.9 per game — strong Reims advantage on set pieces.

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Free Tips on Reims vs Montpellier

Before placing any bet on this Ligue 2 six-pointer, here are five data-driven angles that go beyond the obvious team news and directly exploit statistical edges from recent matches and historical meetings. These tips are built purely on numbers from the last 10–15 games of both clubs, head-to-head trends and situational patterns that the market often underprices.

• Bet on low first-half tempo – In the last 8 home games of Reims and 7 away games of Montpellier, the average first-half goals stand at just 0.68. Both coaches start ultra-cautiously in direct promotion battles; 6 of the last 7 H2Hs also saw 0-0 at half-time when played in November–February.
• Montpellier double chance in 1X2 + Under 3.5 goals combo – This exact combination landed in 9 of Montpellier’s last 11 away matches in Ligue 2 and in 4 of the last 5 Reims vs Montpellier meetings. Current odds for this combo are usually around 2.10–2.25 and offer far better value than the plain Under 2.5.
• Back Under 9.5 corners – Reims average 5.6 corners at home this season, Montpellier only 3.7 away. When these two met in the last three seasons the corner count never exceeded 9 (average 7.3). Referee Petit A. also belongs to the lowest 15 % of Ligue 2 refs for total corners awarded.
• Consider Montpellier to have more cards (or Asian Handicap +0.5 cards) – In away games against top-6 sides, Montpellier average 3.1 yellow cards while their opponents get 2.2. Der Zakarian’s side deliberately slows the game down with tactical fouls in midfield; Petit A. has shown Montpellier 5+ cards in 3 of the last 4 matches he officiated them.
• Late goal window (71–90+ min) – 62 % of Montpellier’s away goals this season and 55 % of Reims’ home concessions have come after the 70th minute. Fatigue from mid-week cup ties plus both teams’ tendency to push only when the score is level make “goal after 70:00” (odds ~1.90) one of the most profitable side markets for this exact fixture type.

Reims vs Montpellier Match Prediction 2025

This is a classic “newly relegated” battle where both teams prioritize not losing above everything else. Reims vs Montpellier odds opened with the home side as slight favorites (2.10), but sharp money has already moved the line toward Under 2.5 (now 1.66). Given Reims’ struggles to create at home without Agbadou and Montpellier’s elite defensive record since October, the value is clearly on low scoring. Expected goals model projects 2.08 total xG — one of the lowest figures of the entire round. Best value play is Under 2.5 combined with Montpellier +0.5 Asian Handicap as insurance.

Our Prediction: Reims 2-1 Montpellier

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