Reims (Home)
- Reims have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches.
- Karel Geraerts was appointed as Reims head coach this summer and he has certainly made his tactical mark on the team.
- Stade de Reims play a proactive, high-tempo style of soccer which involves lots of pressing and high-intensity transitions.
- Geraerts has deployed a 3-5-2 in many of his games at the club, with his wing-backs in particular given license to get forward.
- Reims have failed to win their last two home games in all competitions, something to consider for the Stade de Reims vs Montpellier HSC betting tips.
Montpellier (Away)
- Montpellier currently sit in 4th position, having accrued 24 points from 14 games, two more than 6th placed Reims.
- Montpellier have won four and drawn one of their last five matches.
- Monday’s visitors go into the game on the back of a two-game winning streak.
- Zoumana Camara has been at the helm since April and has opted for a much more pragmatic approach with a compact 5-at-the-back system.
- Montpellier sit deep, absorb pressure and look to hit their opponents on the counterattack, which is an important factor in our Stade de Reims vs Montpellier HSC prediction.
Head-to-Head
- A 0-0 draw was the outcome when these two last met in Ligue 1.
- The last three meetings have all split the points.
- Montpellier have won two of their last three visits to Reims, proving they can overcome home advantage.
Key Players
- Alexandre Mendy leads the line for the visitors with four goals in 14 Ligue 2 appearances.
- Hafiz Ibrahim is in a purple patch for Reims, notching three goals in his last five.
Betting Insights
- Reims are the favorites at 2.0, with Montpellier listed at 3.89.
- Montpellier have conceded just four goals in six away matches (0.67 per game) this season.
- Reims have scored nine in six at home.
- The match looks tight and goals may be limited, with Both Teams To Score available at 1.96. The Stade de Reims vs Montpellier HSC betting tips should favor careful consideration of defensive solidity.
Prediction
- The game could be close, but we fancy Montpellier to avoid defeat (double chance).
- Expect a low-scoring affair with a good chance of both teams being involved, so BTTS is a viable option.
