Ligue 2
Reims vs Montpellier
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Auguste-Delaune II
Reims vs Montpellier Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Reims vs Montpellier carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 18/09 (Friday) at Stade Auguste-Delaune II, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Reims vs Montpellier prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Reims vs Montpellier
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Reims vs Montpellier call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Reims or Draw
Last updated on 18-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Reims the side to beat, with roughly 52% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Reims Preview
Reims reach this fixture 6 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Stade de Reims stand:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
14 scored, at 2.33 a game
8 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Stade de Reims, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yaya Fofana, 5 goals
Most assists: Daouda Guindo, 4 assists
Recent results — Reims
11/09/2026 14:00
05/09/2026 08:00
29/08/2026 08:00
24/08/2026 14:45
14/08/2026 14:45
Montpellier: how they are travelling
Montpellier come in 6 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Montpellier Hérault Sport Club have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost
1.83 points per game
5 scored, at 0.83 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, season-wide
3 won, 2 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Théo Sainte-Luce, 1 goals
Most assists: Théo Sainte-Luce, 1 assists
Recent results — Montpellier Hérault Sport Club
11/09/2026 14:00
05/09/2026 14:00
28/08/2026 14:00
21/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Reims
Recent meetings have tended to go Reims's way against Montpellier.
From 25 match(es):
Reims: 10 win(s)
Montpellier: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 7
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Reims vs Montpellier prediction.
Form comparison Reims vs Montpellier
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Reims
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.52 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Montpellier
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.86 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.6 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Reims vs Montpellier
Match: Reims vs Montpellier
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Friday, 18/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Auguste-Delaune II
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Stats
The statistics for Reims vs Montpellier that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.34
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
67%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 44%
Cards
4.67
League: 3.81
Corners
7.67
League: 9.09
Home Team
Reims
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
D
W
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.67 | 4.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2.67 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 2 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.52 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.52 | 1.38 |
Away Team
Montpellier
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.83 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.33 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.86 | 1.14 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.6 |
Corners
6.67 / Match
+35% Corners / Match
Montpellier received +35% more corners than Reims in the Ligue 2
9 / Match
Nancy
(0)
Guingamp
(0)
Red Star
(2)
Annecy
(4)
Dunkerque
(2)
Clermont
(2)(6)
Pau
(4)
Saint-Étienne
(7)
Boulogne
(7)
Dunkerque
(6)
Nancy
(4)
Dijon
Cards
2 / Match
+34% Cards / Match
Montpellier received +34% more cards than Reims in the Ligue 2
2.67 / Match
Nancy
(2)
Guingamp
(1)
Red Star
(4)
Annecy
(0)
Dunkerque
(2)
Clermont
(1)(2)
Pau
(2)
Saint-Étienne
(2)
Boulogne
(2)
Dunkerque
(5)
Nancy
(3)
Dijon
Goals Scored
2.33 / Match
+181%
Reims is +181% better in terms of goals scored
0.83 / Match
Nancy
(2)
Guingamp
(2)
Red Star
(4)
Annecy
(3)
Dunkerque
(3)
Clermont
(0)(1)
Pau
(1)
Saint-Étienne
(0)
Boulogne
(1)
Dunkerque
(1)
Nancy
(1)
Dijon
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+50%
Reims condeded +50% more goals than Montpellier
0.67 / Match
Nancy
(1)
Guingamp
(2)
Red Star
(1)
Annecy
(1)
Dunkerque
(3)
Clermont
(0)(0)
Pau
(3)
Saint-Étienne
(0)
Boulogne
(0)
Dunkerque
(0)
Nancy
(1)
Dijon
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Reims
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Annecy
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Metz
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Sochaux
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Guingamp
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Dunkerque
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Nancy
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Rodez
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 13 |
Dijon
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Boulogne
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 15 |
Clermont
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Pau
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Nantes
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
Odds
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