Buckle up for a shockwaves-collision in Matchday 24 of Ligue 1 on 02.03.2025 as Montpellier and Stade Rennes lock horns in a battle of determination and revival. With Montpellier ravenous to end their home woes and Rennes flying high with their recent form, this game will see tactical masterclass, unstinting endeavor, and moments of defensive magic that will keep every fan on the edge of his/her seat.
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Battling at the foot of the table in 18th place, Montpellier enters this struggle with a bad recent record: only 1 win from their last five matches (WLLLL) and a humiliating 2-0 defeat to OGC Nice. Under manager Jean-Louis Gasset, the team has been experimenting with flexible formations—alternately 5-3-2, 4-3-1-2, and 3-4-1-2—in an effort to find a tactical solution. Yet their recent run of four straight defeats, coupled with ongoing problems such as shipping an early goal and not dominating the first half, indicates that they need to overhaul their strategy to reverse their fortunes at home.
Stade Rennes
On the other hand, 13th-positioned Stade Rennes come into the match with a better diagnosis. While their overall statistics are lopsided (8 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses), their recent away form is a reason to be hopeful as they won 1-0 against Reims in a tight match where Arnaud Kalimuendo's winning goal and Jérémy Jacquet's man-of-the-match performance set the tone. Manager Habib Beye's strategic choices—employing formations like 3-5-2 and 3-4-2-1—are starting to bear fruit, especially with their steady form under 2.5 goals and a corner strategy that is disciplined. Historically, Rennes also have the upper hand in this encounter, a factor that should further boost confidence.
Head to Head
Historically, Rennes have dominated this encounter with 7 victories against Montpellier's 2 victories and 1 draw. They are unbeaten in their last three encounters in this match and prefer to score first, having done so in 5 out of 7 previous encounters. Of
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Expert Betting Tips
Rennes to win @ 2.39 odds on 1xbet
Rennes' recent success (7 wins out of 2) and current form make them a strong bet to win.
Bet on Rennes to Score First @ 1.73 Odds on Betway
As Rennes have scored first in most of their previous meetings, their chance to score first also appears a fair bet.
Under 10 Corners @ 1.83 Odds on Bet365
The consistent record of Rennes under 10.5 corners as well as the head-to-head factor suggests that this line is worth looking into.
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