Rheims vs Montpellier: Match Prediction for the French Championship
In the seventh round of Ligue 1, Reims will face Montpellier in a highly anticipated clash. The match is set for October 6 at the Auguste Delaune Stadium. Which team will secure points in this encounter, and who will leave the pitch defeated? Find out the answers and trending bets in our betting tip.

Command Analysis

Reims

Current Form
After losing to Lille in the first round with a score of 0-2, Reims regrouped and has remained unbeaten in the following five matches, achieving three wins and two draws. This impressive performance has propelled them to fourth place in the league standings. Their upcoming opponent is far from peak form, providing Luka Elsner's squad with a fantastic opportunity to extend their unbeaten streak and solidify their position among the top teams.
Injuries and Suspensions
Players Kone, Moscardo, and Hadr will not participate in the match due to injuries.
Trends for Betting
Reims is on a five-match unbeaten streak
In every match of this unbeaten run, the home team has scored
Expected Lineup: Diouf – Bouta, Kipre, Agbadu, Akieme – Atangana, Fofana – Ito, Manetzi, Nakamura – Diakite.

Montpellier

Current Form
Montpellier is currently in a rebuilding phase. In the first six rounds, Michel Der Zakarian's team has only managed to earn four points. Don't rush to criticize the Paladins as their schedule has been tough. They faced formidable opponents like PSG, Rennes, and Monaco early on, which explains their disappointing results and low position on the table.
Injuries and Suspensions
Shotar, Tamari, Julien, Saint-Luce, Maama, and Ngossou are sidelined due to injuries, while Koulibaly and Nzinguela are suspended.
Interesting Betting Trends
Montpellier has lost its last five away matches
Montpellier has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine away games
Projected Lineup: Berto – Sako, Omeragic, Sanyang, Silla – Toure, Khazri – Norden, Savanier, Fayad – Adams.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:1
Reims has drawn in two of their last five home matches
7.60Bet Reims to Score in the Second Half
This bet has succeeded in three of the last five matches
1.68Bet Montpellier to Score in the Second Half
This bet has landed in three of the last five encounters
1.82Tip and bets
Rennes has found the net in five consecutive matches while conceding goals in nine straight encounters. When these teams face off, they've typically been active in attack as well. This is evident as both sides managed to score in their last four meetings. We believe this trend will continue.
Our prediction is that both teams will score at odds of 1.60
Match Outcome Bet
Montpellier has not lost to Reims in their last four away encounters. The visitors have been enduring a rough patch. The upcoming opponent provides a favorable matchup for the Paladins, so we’re backing Montpellier to avoid defeat in this match.
Our prediction is Montpellier to win or draw at odds of 1.99
Corners Bet
Neither team excels at parking the bus in their own half. Both sides prefer an open style of play, resulting in a fair number of aerial duels. We anticipate that the teams will combine for several corner kicks during the match.
Our prediction is over 8.5 corners at odds of 1.70