Montpellier vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips (2 March)

Weeks follow each other and look alike for Montpellier, last in Ligue 1 and defeated on the last 4 days. After being defeated by Lens 0-2, Strasbourg 2-0 and Lyon 1-4, the Hérault club was powerless last weekend against a 2-0-fit Nice team. In the ranking, 4 points separate it from the virtual barragist and 7 from the first non -relegation club. Montpellier is in great danger. The worst defense of the elite, with 54 goals conceded, will have to develop his total victories, currently 4, to save himself. The expected effect of the change of trainer takes place in Rennes.

Jorge Sampaoli has given way to Habib Beye and the new coach, who arrived to raise a virtually barragic Rennes team, already fills his share of work. Under his orders, the Red and Black signed 3 successes in 4 games. Fallen against Lille 0-2 two weeks ago after taking the best on Strasbourg 1-0 and Saint-Etienne 0-2, they found the way to victory last weekend against Reims 1-0. Rennes is now 13th in the rankings, with 7 lengths ahead of the virtual barragist. 

Rennes' recent performances reveal a team that has been consistent in securing narrow victories and maintaining a solid defensive record. Their 1-0 wins against Reims and Strasbourg, coupled with a 2-0 triumph over St Etienne, highlight their ability to grind out results and keep clean sheets. However, their 0-2 loss to Lille exposes a vulnerability when facing more potent attacking sides. This pattern of narrow victories and occasional defeats suggests that Rennes has a resilient defense but might struggle against teams with strong offensive capabilities.

Montpellier, on the other hand, will need to be cautious of Rennes' defensive solidity while looking for opportunities to break through their backline. With Rennes showing a tendency to win by narrow margins, Montpellier's focus should be on creating scoring opportunities and maintaining a disciplined defense to avoid conceding. This match promises to be a tactical battle, with Montpellier aiming to exploit any weaknesses in Rennes' defense while staying alert to counter-attacks. Both teams will be eager to secure a win, making this a potentially thrilling and competitive encounter.

With recent performances in mind, a 2-0 victory for Rennes over Montpellier on March 2, 2025, seems like a reasonable outcome. Rennes has displayed solid defensive capabilities and a knack for securing wins by narrow margins, which should serve them well in this matchup. Montpellier, despite their efforts, might find it challenging to break through Rennes' organized defense. Guided by their coach, Bruno Génésio, Rennes could secure a decisive win with a two-goal margin, leveraging their strategic play and resilience.