Ligue 2· Regular Season - 9· Stade Paul-Lignon
Rodez
Montpellier19 Oct
Rodez vs Montpellier Prediction & Betting Tips
Monday, 19 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.63
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.6
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More Rodez vs Montpellier tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Montpellier +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 86% | 1.16 | 1.09 |
| AH1 +1.5Rodez +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | 1.13 |
| X2Montpellier or Draw | 70% | 1.43 | 1.44 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 63% | 1.59 | 1.47 |
| 1XRodez or Draw | 61% | 1.64 | 1.53 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 57% | 1.75 | 1.62 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.33 | 2.22 |
| 2Montpellier to win | 39% | 2.56 | 2.49 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 39% | 2.58 | 2.47 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 37% | 2.69 | 2.35 |
| XDraw | 31% | 3.26 | 3.50 |
| 1Rodez to win | 30% | 3.31 | 2.80 |
| AH2 -1.5Montpellier -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.38 | 4.55 |
| AH1 -1.5Rodez -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 14% | 7.20 | 5.30 |
Rodez vs Montpellier odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.70 | 3.50 | 2.30 | - | - | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| 1xBet | 2.78 | 3.20 | 2.48 | 1.62 | 2.22 | 1.48 | 2.47 |
| Dafabet | 2.80 | 3.45 | 2.49 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.55 | 3.30 | 2.35 | 1.67 | 2.15 | 1.57 | 2.25 |
| Marathonbet | 2.78 | 3.20 | 2.48 | 1.62 | 2.22 | 1.48 | 2.43 |
| Betfair | 2.75 | 3.30 | 2.40 | 1.65 | 2.10 | - | - |
| BetVictor | 2.63 | 3.50 | 2.38 | 1.61 | 2.13 | 1.50 | 2.40 |
| Pinnacle | 2.97 | 3.00 | 2.60 | 1.65 | 2.24 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.50 | 3.21 | 2.28 | - | - | - | - |
| Betano | 2.87 | 3.25 | 2.52 | 1.67 | 2.27 | 1.47 | 2.55 |
Rodez vs Montpellier preview & analysis
Match preview
Rodez host Montpellier in the Ligue 2 (Regular Season - 9) at Stade Paul-Lignon on Monday, 19 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Rodez are struggling for results, with 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 11. Most recently they lost to Saint Etienne 0-2 away. They're 15th in the table with 7 points from 8 games. Montpellier arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Grenoble 2-0 at home. They're 3rd in the table with 15 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Rodez have won 3, Montpellier have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.8 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Montpellier narrow favourites: Rodez 30%, draw 31%, Montpellier 39%. We expect around 3.0 goals (1.3 - 1.6 in expected goals), with 57% for over 2.5 and 61% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score at 1.57, which our model rates at a 61% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Rodez 1-2 Montpellier.
Recent form
Rodez- 10 OctASaint Etienne0-2
- 3 OctHInter Club d'Escaldes2-0
- 18 SeptHNancy3-4
- 11 SeptHGrenoble0-1
- 5 SeptAMetz1-4
Montpellier- 9 OctHGrenoble2-0
- 18 SeptAReims1-1
- 11 SeptHPAU1-0
- 5 SeptASaint Etienne1-3
- 28 AugHBoulogne0-0
Head to head
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 19 |
| 2 |  RED Star FC 93 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 17 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| 4 |  Reims | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| 5 |  Nancy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Annecy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 7 |  Dijon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 8 |  PAU | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 |  Sochaux | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 |  Metz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Dunkerque | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 |  Nantes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 |  Grenoble | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Rodez | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 |  Boulogne | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Clermont Foot | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Laval | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Rodez vs Montpellier: FAQ
What is the Rodez vs Montpellier prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score at odds of 1.57. Our predicted score is Rodez 1-2 Montpellier.
Who is the favourite to win Rodez vs Montpellier?
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Montpellier are favourites. Our model gives Rodez a 30% chance of winning, Montpellier 39%, and the draw 31%.
Will both teams score in Rodez vs Montpellier?
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We rate both teams to score at 61%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Rodez vs Montpellier kick off?
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Rodez vs Montpellier kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Monday, 19 October 2026 at Stade Paul-Lignon, Rodez.
