Ligue 1 match prediction: Little separates Montpellier and Reims in quality

We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!

Montpellier form and stats

The first Ligue 1 game here at Stade de la Mosson resulted in a draw. Last season Montpellier's home game statistics were 7 victories, 3 draws and 9 defeats from 19 games.

Montpellier are returning here after visiting Olympique Lyonnais and winning with a 4-1 scoreline. Nordin, Al-Taamari (2) and Adams scored the goal(s). Midfield player Al-Taamari got a match rating of 9.01 in that game, the max score being 10. Al-Taamari scored two goals, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 4 of 7 times.

Before that, Montpellier drew at home versus Le Havre.

This is expected to be a close game, with Montpellier perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Montpellier as a small favourite), we find 11 games. Montpellier has won 6 of these, drawn 3 and lost 2.

Montpellier has scored {2 goals-1} so far and conceded {2 goals-2} from 1 home game. These are numbers from the league only.

Reims form and stats

Reims have played one away game so far, a loss. Last season their away games stats in the Ligue 1 were 4 victories, 9 draws and 6 defeats from 19 fixtures.

Impressive finishing from Munetsi and Daramy secured the home win 2-0 against Clermont in their previous game. Goalkeeper Diouf got the top player rating of the team with 7.84/10. Diouf topped it up with a clean sheet.

Prior to that match, the Reims manager Still faced defeat when travelling to Olympique Marseille and losing 1-2.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Reims playing away and similar expectations, we found 11 relevant matches. Results were 2 Reims wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats.

It's early days yet, but Reims has scored 1 and conceded 2 goals from their travels in the league so far (1 game).

Head 2 Head

Montpellier have avoided a loss in the last 5 matches (1-4-0) against Reims.

Top Goalscorers

M. Al Tamari 2 goals

Montpellier missing players

Reims missing players