Reims vs Montpellier Prediction

Reims host Montpellier on 18 September 2026 at 21:00 in Ligue 2. Reims sit sixth in the table and have built momentum under coach Nicolas Usaï. The visitors arrive after Reims won 2–1 away at Nancy, with Yaya Fofana scoring in the 29th minute from Sambu Sumano's pass and Hamsedine Kuranfal adding a second nine minutes later. Reims play aggressive football against Montpellier and won 4–2 in their last direct meeting in October.

Form and H2H

Reims have won five of their last ten matches at home, drawn four, and lost one, averaging 2.00 goals for and 1.10 against. Montpellier have won six of their last ten away games, drawn two, and lost two, averaging 1.79 goals for and 1.20 against. The head-to-head record between these sides is mixed: Montpellier won 3–1 twice in 2015 and 2–3 in 2016, but Reims took a 2–4 defeat in 2014 and won 1–0 in October 2014. A 0–0 draw came in September 2013.

Best bet

Reims not to lose. The home side's recent form, position in the table, and aggressive approach in head-to-head meetings support a result that avoids defeat. At Mostbet, a draw or Reims win pays 1.76 on the home win and 3.37 on the draw.

Odds to watch

Reims are favored across the market. Melbet and 1xBet both offer 1.82 for a home win, with the draw at 3.64 and Montpellier at 4.08. Mostbet prices the home win at 1.76, the draw at 3.37, and the away win at 3.90. Goals should feature given both sides' recent output, so Over 2.5 is worth monitoring.