Montpellier vs Reims: match statistics
Reims presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per match compared to 1.2 points for Montpellier. The visitors have not conceded a goal in the last five meetings, evidencing excellent defensive organization. Although Montpellier has decent efficiency at home (50% wins), Reims stands out with a higher average xG away (1.58 vs 1.45 for the hosts at home) and better ball possession (58% vs 53%). The table position (3rd place Reims vs 9th place Montpellier) and goal difference also favor the guests. Considering the high draw rate for Reims on the road (42%), there is also a significant probability of a points split, however, the quality advantage and form suggest a victory for the guests.
Montpellier vs Reims: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Montpellier played against Reims in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on February 27, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Montpellier has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Reims has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Montpellier scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.04. Reims scores 1.54 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 2.47 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Montpellier's games and 46% of Reims's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 46%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Reims has the higher season xG average, 1.57 to 1.30 per game. Montpellier takes 11.8 shots per game, while Reims takes 13.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Montpellier leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Reims leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Montpellier's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Reims, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.47 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Reims presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 1.8 points per match compared to 1.2 points for Montpellier. The visitors have not conceded a goal in the last five meetings, evidencing excellent defensive organization. Although Montpellier has decent efficiency at home (50% wins), Reims stands out with a higher average xG away (1.58 vs 1.45 for the hosts at home) and better ball possession (58% vs 53%). The table position (3rd place Reims vs 9th place Montpellier) and goal difference also favor the guests. Considering the high draw rate for Reims on the road (42%), there is also a significant probability of a points split, however, the quality advantage and form suggest a victory for the guests.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Montpellier | Reims | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Reims is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Montpellier · 1.54 goals / game - Reims
Reims is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Montpellier · 0.96 goals / game - Reims
Montpellier scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Reims keeps a clean sheet in 50% (12 of 24 meczów).
Reims scores in 75% of games (18 of 24 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Montpellier
Over / Under - Reims
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Reims is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Montpellier · 1.38 pts / game - Reims
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Reims - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Montpellier
Reims
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Montpellier | Liga | Reims | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.21 | 2.47 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 42% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 47% | • 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 65% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Montpellier's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Reims. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Montpellier vs Reims?
The Ligue 2 match finished Montpellier 0:0 Reims. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Montpellier vs Reims?
Montpellier score 1.17 goals per game on average and Reims 1.54. The Ligue 2 average is 2.47 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Montpellier's matches and 46% of Reims's.
What form are Montpellier and Reims in?
Over the last 5 games Montpellier have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Reims 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montpellier vs Reims?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Montpellier vs Reims: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.