Montpellier vs Rennes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Mar 2025

Rennes Should Prove Too Strong

The best bet could be Rennes giving up -0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -119. A win lands a good return and a draw in their clash against Montpellier has the insurance of half our stake coming back.

7 Triumphs for Rennes in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Montpellier have been defeated in their last four games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Nice at Allianz Riviera. The Occitania outfit recorded 43% possession and had one shot on target.

Rennes claimed a 1-0 home win over Reims at Roazhon Park in their previous game. Les Rouge et Noirs had five shots on goal and recorded 58% possession, with Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga scoring the winner ten minutes after kick-off.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rennes have beaten Montpellier in their last two clashes, winning by 3-0 and 2-1 scorelines when hosting at Roazhon Park. In the past 10 H2H matches, there have been seven Rennes victories, two Montpellier wins and a draw.

Montpellier have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. La Paillade have averaged 43.2% possession, 368.7 passes and 4.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 16.6 attempts and 6.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Mousa Tamari has found the net 2 times, with Tanguy Coulibaly, Modibo Sagnan, Othmane Maamma and Teji Savanier scoring 1 each. Teji Savanier is the leading assists maker on 2.

Rennes have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 4.8 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 1.2 goals. Habib Beye's team average 49.0% possession, 444.9 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.4 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga is top scorer on 4, with Mahamadou Nagida and Ludovic Blas next on 2. Lorenz Assignon and Ludovic Blas have been top assists providers with 2, while Brice Samba has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Montpellier confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Benjamin Lecomte (GK), Bamo Meite, Kiki Kouyate, Modibo Sagnan, Enzo Tchato, Theo Sainte-Luce, Joris Chotard, Teji Savanier, Jordan Ferri, Andy Delort, Wahbi Khazri.

Rennes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brice Samba (GK), Anthony Rouault, Jeremy Jacquet, Lilian Brassier, Lorenz Assignon, Jordan James, Seko Fofana, Djaoui Cisse, Adrien Truffert, Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, Ludovic Blas.

Montpellier vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re opting for Rennes -0.25 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -119. A win in this Ligue 1 game is anticipated and we’re therefore expecting a nice return from this wager.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Montpellier vs Rennes league stats:

• The -0.25 line has been covered by Rennes in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Montpellier in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Montpellier in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Montpellier in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line has been covered by Rennes in 2 consecutive games against Montpellier.

Rennes -0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking to move the line, then you have a dual option of either buying or selling goals. It’s a case of assuming a position based on your view and attitude to risk.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Montpellier 1 - 2 Rennes

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Rennes winning 2-1. Odds of +700 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -150

There’s been a corner average of 11.80 in the past 5 home games involving Montpellier, with the 8.5 Total Corners line being covered in the last two Rennes matches. There are odds of -150 available when it comes to this Total Corners bet and we think the teams will cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Montpellier

Total

10.50 4.40 6.10

Home

10.30 5.20 5.10

Away

9.70 4.80 4.90

Rennes

Total

7.50 4.10 3.40

Home

9.00 6.20 2.80

Away

7.60 4.30 3.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-138

Montpellier Corners

Over 3.5

-167

Under 3.5

+117

Rennes Corners

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+140

X

+550

2

-143

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Montpellier vs Rennes Odds

For this Ligue 1 match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Rennes are the +105 favourite to win and that means a 49% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +260 about Montpellier.

You can get a similar price whether you’re backing Over or Under 2.5 Goals.

Should you want to back Montpellier to win this Ligue 1 match, then there is +150 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Rennes chalked at -200.

Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+250

2

+105

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+120

2

+162.5

Double Chance

1X

-138

12

-350

X2

-350

Draw No Bet

1

+150

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-118

2 Hcp -0.5

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-110

Over 2.5

-110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Montpellier vs Rennes Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Montpellier vs Rennes team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Ligue 1 squads.

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