Reims vs Montpellier

Reims come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 11 points from their last 5 matches. Their attacking output stands at 14 goals in 5 matches.

Montpellier, meanwhile, come into this with a different story to tell. The numbers tell a clear story for Montpellier: 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses in their last 5 outings, worth 10 points — an excellent return. With 4 goals from 5 matches, their attack has been somewhat inconsistent, while defensively they have conceded relatively few (0.6 per game). The recent head-to-head between Reims and Montpellier has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 6 recent meetings have produced 15 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be a reasonably lively fixture.

With both teams averaging over 2.8 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. This is a difficult one to call, with both sides evenly matched on recent form. The game could hinge on a single moment of quality or a defensive lapse.

With both sides showing flashes of quality, this could go either way. The team that executes their game plan better will prevail. With so little to separate these sides, it could come down to which team wants it more on the day. Kick-off in the Ligue 2 awaits.