Rodez vs Montpellier Prediction 20 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming Ligue 2 clash in Round 24 between Rodez and Montpellier promises to be an intriguing contest. Both teams are in fine form: Rodez have remained unbeaten in their last six home games, while Montpellier have been impressive on the road, averaging 1.8 goals per game. However, the visitors tend to be involved in low-scoring affairs away from home, with under 2.5 goals occurring in 13 of their last 15 away matches. This sets an interesting stage for the potential developments in our match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 31 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Montpellier):
- ball possession percentage: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊The teams Rodez and Montpellier have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 31 October 2025 at the home ground of Montpellier and ended with a score of 2:0.
Head-to-head statistics Rodez - Montpellier
Rodez Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Clermont, away team - Rodez). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Rodez vs Clermont):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 7.
Rodez sit mid-table in 11th place, effectively blending defensive tactics with attacking plays. This approach has earned them eight wins and nine draws this season. In their last five matches, they have secured three victories and two draws, maintaining an unbeaten run of eight consecutive games. It's noteworthy how consistently the "Reds" both score and concede in the same match.
Match Results: Rodez
Montpellier Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Montpellier, away - Le Mans). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:2.
Here are the match stats (Montpellier vs Le Mans):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 7 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Montpellier sit in seventh place on the league table, delivering solid performances both at home and away. Their recent form features three wins out of their last five matches, alongside two losses-a respectable record for a mid-table side. However, it's worth noting that their recent outings have been inconsistent, with victories and defeats alternating without any prolonged streaks. In their most recent head-to-head clash, Montpellier came out on top with a 2-0 victory.
Match Results: Montpellier
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 0.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Rodez (home) vs Montpellier (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 11;
- wins: 3 (27.27%) vs 2 (18.18%);
- losses: 1 (9.09%) vs 3 (27.27%);
- draws: 7 (63.64%) vs 6 (54.55%);
- Average goals scored: 0.91 vs 0.64;
- Average goals conceded: 0.36 vs 0.36.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.5) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Rodez scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 0.
Statistics: Rodez vs Montpellier
- matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- wins: 8 vs 10;
- win percentage: 35% vs 43%;
- losses: 6 vs 9;
- draws: 9 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- losses: 1 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 1.
- Rodez have not lost in last 9 games (Ligue 2).
- Rodez have not lost in last 8 games.
- Rodez have not lost in last 6 home games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0, the guests - 2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Rodez vs Montpellier
- average total in the tournament: 2.65 vs 2.26;
- average total goals scored: 1.3 vs 1.22;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.52 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.78;
- Rodez: average total at home in the tournament - 1.09;
- Montpellier: average total away in the tournament - 0.73;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.25) vs 1.8 (away - 1.43).
- Montpellier have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 away games (Ligue 2).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Rodez vs Montpellier
- number of matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 23;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Rodez at home - 8 (73%);
- number of BTTS matches for Montpellier away - 3 (27%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Rodez at home - 4 (100%);
- BTTS matches for Montpellier away - 2 (29%).
- Rodez have scored and conceded in 16 of last 17 games (Ligue 2).
- Rodez have scored and conceded in last 8 games.
- Rodez have scored and conceded in last 7 home games (Ligue 2).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (31/207, 15%);
- Rodez at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/11, 36.4%);
- Montpellier away most often play: 1:0 (4/11, 36.4%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 12.7% (odds 6.5)
0:1 - 11.44% (odds 8.5)
1:0 - 10.18% (odds 9.5)
- Rodez drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 home games (Ligue 2).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams display a well-balanced style of play, focusing on attacking while maintaining a cautious defense. Considering recent trends, a low-scoring game seems likely-Montpellier's away matches often see a total under 2.5 goals, and their attack rarely scores more than 1.5 goals on the road (only once in ten games). Therefore, betting on a total under 2.5 appears to be a well-founded choice based on both teams' statistics.
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