Matchday 24 in Ligue 1 between Montpellier and Rennes will take place on March 2 at Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier vs. Rennes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Montpellier
Jean-Louis Gasset's side suffered a 0-2 away defeat to Nice in the last round. This marked Montpellier's fourth consecutive loss in the league, with the team failing to score in three of those matches. They remain at the bottom of the standings with just 15 points, trailing the safety of 15th place by seven points. Notably, the team has conceded the most goals in the current Ligue 1 season (54).
- The club has not won in 7 of their last 9 home matches in Ligue 1 (2 draws, 5 losses).
- At least three goals have been scored in 10 of the team's last 11 home league games.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Montpellier's last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Montpellier (5-4-1)
Benjamin Lecomte – Enzo Chato Mbia, Bamo Meite, Yael Mouanga, Kiki Kouyate, Theo Sainte-Luce – Tanguy Koulibaly, Rabbi Njingula, Teji Savanier, Khalil Fayad – Andy Delort.
Defenders Nikola Maksimovic, Modibo Sagnan, Bechir Omeragic, and Issiaga Sylla will miss the game due to injuries.
Rennes
In the previous round, Habib Beye's team defeated Reims 1-0 at home. This victory was Rennes' third in their last four league matches, with each win being a clean sheet. The team has accumulated 26 points and climbed to 13th place in the standings. It is noteworthy that Rennes has earned only four points in away matches this Ligue 1 season, with only two clubs faring worse.
- The team has not won in 10 of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1 (1 draw, 9 losses).
- Both teams scored in 9 of the club's last 12 away league games.
- Rennes has not scored more than one goal in 8 of their last 11 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-5-2)
Steve Mandanda – Hans Hateboer, Lilian Brassier, Jeremy Jacquet – Adrien Truffert, Djawi Cisse, Jordan James, Seko Fofana, Lorenz Assignon – Moussa Al-Tamari, Arnaud Kalimuendo.
Defender Alidu Seidu will not play due to injury.
Referee
Florent Batta (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 35;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 63%.
Montpellier vs. Rennes: Match Prediction
Despite a challenging season, Montpellier strives to play attractive football at home, focusing on attacking play. In 12 home matches this season, the team failed to score in only three, netting 11 goals in their last seven home games. However, their defensive lapses are evident, having not kept a clean sheet in their last 14 home matches in Ligue 1.
Rennes also favors an attacking style, even away from home. In 10 of their last 13 away league matches, they have scored, netting at least twice on five occasions. However, their defense has been shaky, managing just one clean sheet in their last 12 away games in Ligue 1.
I anticipate a high-scoring game from both sides. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
