Ligue 1: Reims vs Montpellier – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 30 match between Reims and Montpellier and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Reims enjoy home advantage, when visitors Montpellier swing by this coming Sunday for a clash in the Ligue 1. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.

Reims approach the next Ligue 1 round as number 8 in the table, having claimed 40 points this season so far. With 29 games behind them, Montpellier amassed 33 points, placing them as number 13 before their next fixture.

Team form: Reims vs Montpellier

Reims Form

Two draws were the best Reims could manage in the previous three matches. They drew 1-1 with Lyon, before sharing the points in a 0-0 draw against Nice. Their most recent match brought a 3-1 defeat against Strasbourg. Reims claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Ligue 1, which also saw them drawing three and losing two matches, in which they scored five and conceded six goals.

Montpellier Form

Montpellier claimed seven points from their last nine available, as the won by 0-2 and 2-0 against Le Havre and Lorient, respectively. Last time out, Clermont Foot ended up stealing a point in a 1-1 draw. Montpellier won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches says ten goals conceded and seven scored.

Betting stats and facts for Reims and Montpellier

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Reims and Montpellier played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Reims vs Montpellier

Look no further than Oumar Diakite, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Reims in the Ligue 1, while Teji Savanier managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Montpellier in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Reims won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Stade Auguste Delaune. They drew three and lost three as well, while Montpellier won five of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost four. Montpellier scored at least once in their previous 10 matches. Montpellier have not lost to Reims in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Reims scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Montpellier scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Montpellier managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between Reims and Montpellier.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Reims, who scored an average of 1.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Montpellier, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches. Montpellier scored at least once in their previous 10 matches on the bounce.

Suggested bet: Reims vs Montpellier

To summarize, the upcoming Ligue 1 clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Reims vs Montpellier mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

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