Match events
- Yellow card: Mathis SakaDissent35'
HT 0-0
- 50'Yellow card: Yaël Mouanga BoudzoumouFoul
- 55'Goal: Nicolas Pays
- 56'Substitution: Noah VidalOff: Daryll Benlahlou
- 59'Goal: Laciné Megnan Pave
- Substitution: Octave JolyOff: Damjan Pavlović62'
- Substitution: Steven Luyambula BiwaOff: Jean Lambert Evan's62'
- Substitution: Mathis SakaOff: Antonin Cartillier67'
- Substitution: Mathis TouhoOff: Kenny Nagera68'
- 70'Substitution: Theo Sainte LuceOff: Yanis Zouaoui
- 76'Goal: Daryll Benlahlou
- Substitution: Nachon NsingiOff: Kelian Nsona80'
- 85'Substitution: Florian TardieuOff: Hichem Abderrebi
- 85'Substitution: Laciné Megnan PaveOff: Théo Chennahi
Our verdict
Montpellier or draw
Bet365 1.40
✓ This tip was correct · final score 0-3
Win probability
Match statistics
- 40%Possession60%
- 1.51Expected goals (xG)1.61
- 15Total shots16
- 1Shots on target8
- 8Shots off target6
- 6Blocked shots2
- 11Shots inside the box13
- 8Corners4
- 1Offsides2
- 12Fouls10
- 1Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 4Goalkeeper saves1
- 271Passes452
- 197Accurate passes389
Line-ups
Rodez
5-3-2Starting XI
- 1Q. BraatG
- 28S. Luyambula BiwaD
- 24L. QuenabioD
- 4M. MagninD
- 3R. LipinskiD
- 20R. PontiD
- 10M. SakaM
- 6J. MendesM
- 22O. JolyM
- 9N. NsingiF
- 11M. TouhoF
Substitutes
- 21K. NsonaF
- 8D. PavlovićM
- 29Antonin CartillierM
- 30E. CrombezG
- 13C. RoubiouD
- 15E. Jean-LambertD
- 7K. NageraF
- 5M. SyllaD
Coach: D. Santini
Montpellier
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 31S. NgapandouetnbuG
- 3Naoufel El HannachD
- 15J. LaporteD
- 6Y. MouangaD
- 17T. Sainte-LuceD
- 5F. TardieuM
- 27D. MeddahM
- 18N. PaysM
- 40N. Vidal-CartouxM
- 9Lacine Megnan-PaveM
- 11M. CamaraF
Substitutes
- 28Y. ZouaouiD
- 77EversonM
- 1M. MichelG
- 44T. ChennahiM
- 23Daryll BenlahlouF
- 90Gregory AyemM
- 32Hichem AbderrebiM
Coach: Z. Camara
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.40 – 1.53Half time / full time result. 1 = Rodez, X = draw, 2 = Montpellier.
Asian handicap applied to Rodez.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
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Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | +15 | 25 | WWWDL |
| 2 | Montpellier | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +7 | 21 | WWWDW |
| 3 | PAU | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +5 | 20 | WWWWW |
| 4 | Nancy | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +4 | 19 | WWWWL |
| 5 | Reims | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +8 | 18 | DWDDW |
| 6 | RED Star FC 93 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 | LLWWW |
| 7 | Annecy | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +2 | 16 | WLWLL |
| 8 | Dijon | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 9 | Metz | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 14 | LDWLD |
| 10 | Rodez | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 13 | WWLLL |
| 11 | Dunkerque | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 | LDWLL |
| 12 | Guingamp | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 11 | WLLLW |
| 13 | Sochaux | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 | LLDDW |
| 14 | Boulogne | 11 | 1 | 7 | 3 | -1 | 10 | LDWDL |
| 15 | Nantes | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 16 | Laval | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -7 | 9 | WLDLD |
| 17 | Clermont Foot | 11 | 0 | 8 | 3 | -5 | 8 | DLDLD |
| 18 | Grenoble | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 8 | LLLLD |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2 | 10 | 8 | |
| 3 | 10 | 6 | |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | |
| 5 | 10 | 5 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Rodez | Montpellier |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 0 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Goals against (avg) | 0 | 0 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Match preview
Rodez host Montpellier in the Ligue 2 (Regular Season - 9) at Stade Paul Lignon, Rodez, with kick-off on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:45 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Montpellier slight favourites, giving Rodez a 34% chance of winning, 26% for the draw and 40% for Montpellier. Our tip is: Montpellier or draw.
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 56% chance of over 2.5 and a 60% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- France Ligue 2
- Date
- Monday, 19 October 2026, 19:45 WAT
- Venue
- Stade Paul Lignon, Rodez
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Rodez vs Montpellier?
Rodez vs Montpellier kicks off on Monday, 19 October 2026 at 19:45 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Rodez vs Montpellier in?
The match is in the France Ligue 2.
Where are Rodez and Montpellier in the table?
Rodez are 10th and Montpellier are 2nd in the Ligue 2.
Who will win Rodez vs Montpellier?
Our prediction is Montpellier or draw. Win probabilities: Rodez 34%, draw 26%, Montpellier 40%.
Will both teams score in Rodez vs Montpellier?
We estimate a 60% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Rodez vs Montpellier?
We estimate a 56% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

