Montpellier HSC vs Stade Rennais: The Rennais is really terrible on the road

Montpellier will play host to Rennes in round 26 of Ligue 1. Who will be the stronger side in this encounter? Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

After beating Monaco 3:2, Montpellier has had three bad matches. First, they lost in the French Cup to Marseille on penalties (1:1, 4:5), and then, in Ligue 1, they failed to Saint-Etienne (1:3) and Lille 0:1. However, Montpellier managed to break the streak in the last round and beat Lorient (1:0). Montpellier is ninth in the table with 37 points but is just three points behind the Eurocup zone due to its high density.

Rennes have been on a six-match winning streak. After defeating Brest 2:0, they lost to PSG 0:1, and last time round, they demolished Troyes 4:1. As for Rennes' position in the French league table, they sit in fifth place with 40 points, but they have a whole host of opponents breathing down their neck.

We think Montpellier have a good chance of earning at least one point in the upcoming encounter. The team will play with the support of their fans, while Rennes has significant problems with the away game, losing their last five matches. In that case, we suggest betting on the home side's underdogs. Prediction: Montpellier won't lose.

• W1 for 3.80
• Individual Total 1 Over 1 for 1.98
• W1 + Both Teams To Score for 6.65