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Reims vs Montpellier Prediction & Preview

Preview

As the France Ligue 1 season progresses, Reims and Montpellier are set to clash at the Stade Auguste-Delaune II this Sunday. With it being the 30th round of fixtures, both teams are keen on capturing crucial points as they meet for the first time since their encounter in August 2023, where Reims secured a comfortable 3-1 victory away at Montpellier.

Reims, under the guidance of William Still, currently sit 9th in the league standings with 40 points. Their recent form has been mixed with a record of one win, three draws, and one loss from their last five matches. In their most recent outing, they faced a setback against Strasbourg with a scoreline of 3-1 away from home.

Montpellier is led by Michel Der Zakarian and finds themselves in the 13th position having accumulated 33 points so far. They have shown better form compared to Reims in their last five matches - securing three wins alongside one draw and one loss. Their latest match ended in a stalemate (1-1) against Clermont away.

Looking at goal statistics adds an interesting layer to this matchup: Reims averages scoring about 1 goal per game at home while conceding around 1.2 goals per game; Montpellier tends to find more success offensively when playing away from home averaging about 1.5 goals but also concedes similarly (about an average of just over two goals overall per match). This suggests that while both teams can be vulnerable defensively, there's potential for offensive output especially from Montpellier based on recent performances.

Given these dynamics and considering past head-to-head clashes which lean towards evenly matched outcomes with three draws out of their last five encounters – spectators can expect closely contested proceedings this weekend.

Bet

Considering both team's ability to score but also noting their defensive vulnerabilities particularly on Montpellier’s side who concede an average of two goals per game overall; combined with historical data showing moderate scoring games between these sides - betting on 'Over 2.5' goals seems like an appealing option here especially given its odds of only slightly lesser value than straight wins or draw but promising higher likelihood due to current forms and playing styles observed.