Reims
5/10Wins
2.0Goals / game
1.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
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Ligue 2Matchweek 7THE MATCH CENTREReims vs Montpellier match centre
Full time
1:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Yaya Fofana33′
Nordan Mukiele7′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 18 Sep 18:32 UK.
Odds updated 18 Sep 18:23 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
ReimsMontpellier
—Expected goals · API-Football—
6Shots on target4
20Total Shots9
40%Ball Possession60%
5Corner Kicks3
13Fouls15
1Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
405Total passes616
331Passes accurate540
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Reims 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Montpellier 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 18 Sep, 17:10 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Montpellier
6/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
1.2Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Montpellier’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Reims
10 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game2.0
Goals conceded per game1.1
Games with 3+ goals7 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Montpellier
10 matchesResults6 wins · 2 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game1.2
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Reims at home with Montpellier away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 06:45 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Ligue 2 · 2026/27 · all league matches
ReimsMontpellier
6Matches played6
12Points earned11
3Wins3
2.4Goals scored / match0.9
1.4Goals conceded / match0.7
1Clean sheets4
1Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Reims at home with Montpellier away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Reims
2wins4MEETINGS
Montpellier
0winsOct 2024 – Feb 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Reims first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Reims
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1N. Usaï
- 1
T. HülsmannG - 63
A. ZohouriD - 28
N. AhouononD - 22
S. KottoD - 27
D. GuindoD - 6
T. LeoniM - 61
C. KouranfalM - 87
A. TiaM - 8
Y. FofanaM - 9
M. DaramyM - 99
S. SoumanoF
Substitutes (9)
77 · Quentin Paris
7 · T. Diarrassouba
76 · J. Celestin
18 · Sergio Akieme
30 · J. Patrick
48 · A. Gadou
21 · J. Mambuku
12 · E. Omeragic
5 · John Otomewo
Montpellier
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Z. Camara
- 31
S. NgapandouetnbuG - 3
Naoufel El HannachD - 15
J. LaporteD - 17
T. Sainte-LuceD - 28
Y. ZouaouiD - 27
D. MeddahM - 5
F. TardieuM - 18
N. PaysM - 44
T. ChennahiM - 19
N. MukieleM - 11
M. CamaraF
Substitutes (8)
40 · N. Vidal-Cartoux
58 · A. Sissoko
9 · Lacine Megnan-Pave
39 · J. Hatchi
50 · V. DžodiÄ
23 · Daryll Benlahlou
90 · Gregory Ayem
32 · Hichem Abderrebi
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Reims
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quentin Paris | 26 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| John Otomewo | 6 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| E. Omeragic | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Mambuku | 16 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| A. Gadou | 6 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| J. Patrick | 6 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sergio Akieme | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Celestin | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Diarrassouba | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Hülsmann | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| A. Zohouri | 71 | 5.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| N. Ahouonon | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 2 |
| S. Kotto | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 1 |
| D. Guindo | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 2 |
| T. Leoni | 84 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 2 |
| C. Kouranfal | 84 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 3 |
| A. Tia | 84 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 2 |
| Y. Fofana | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 37 | 3 |
| M. Daramy | 74 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 2 |
| S. Soumano | 64 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Montpellier
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Ngapandouetnbu | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Naoufel El Hannach | 90 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 1 |
| J. Laporte | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 |
| T. Chennahi | 88 | 7.7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| T. Sainte-Luce | 90 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 5 |
| F. Tardieu | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 4 |
| D. Meddah | 75 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 3 |
| N. Pays | 88 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Y. Zouaoui | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82 | 1 |
| N. Mukiele | 75 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 2 |
| M. Camara | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| N. Vidal-Cartoux | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Sissoko | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lacine Megnan-Pave | 15 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| J. Hatchi | 2 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| V. DžodiÄ | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daryll Benlahlou | 15 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Gregory Ayem | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hichem Abderrebi | 2 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Ligue 2 table
Current standings · Ligue 2. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 16 | DLWWW |
| 2 |  RED Star FC 93 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 14 | WWWLD |
| 3 | Reims | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 13 | DWDWW |
| 4 | Montpellier | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | DWLDW |
| 5 |  Metz | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10 | DLWDD |
| 6 |  Nancy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | WLLWW |
| 7 |  Annecy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLWDL |
| 8 |  Sochaux | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 10 | DWDDW |
| 9 |  Dijon | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 9 | WWDLD |
| 10 |  PAU | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | WLDDL |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | LWDDL |
| 12 |  Dunkerque | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | LWDLL |
| 13 |  Grenoble | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8 | DWLWL |
| 14 |  Rodez | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 16 | -2 | 7 | LLLDW |
| 15 |  Nantes | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | WLWDL |
| 16 |  Clermont Foot | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | DDDDD |
| 17 |  Boulogne | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | LDDDD |
| 18 |  Laval | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 5 | DLLLD |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Reims | Draw | Montpellier |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.25 | 3.30 | 2.90 |
| Bet365 | 2.15 | 3.10 | 3.00 |
| Marathonbet | 2.22 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| Betfair | 2.25 | 3.25 | 3.10 |
| BetVictor | 2.20 | 3.40 | 3.10 |
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