Our Rodez Aveyron vs Montpellier Prediction: 1-1
Rodez Aveyron vs Montpellier in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Rodez Aveyron vs Montpellier prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rodez Aveyron's Last Match – Clermont Foot vs Rodez Aveyron
Rodez Aveyron will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 France Ligue 2 victory over Clermont Foot, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rodez Aveyron controlled 49% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clermont Foot | 51% | 0 (8) | 0.99 | 36 |
 Rodez Aveyron | 49% | 0 (2) | 0.95 | 50 |
Montpellier's Last Match – Montpellier vs Le Mans
Montpellier must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-2 France Ligue 2 victory over Le Mans in their last outing. In that match, Montpellier saw 46% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montpellier | 46% | 0 (4) | 1.6 | 29 |
 Le Mans | 54% | 0 (7) | 1.04 | 43 |
Rodez Aveyron vs Montpellier Stats
Key Stats
| Rodez Aveyron | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Attacking Strength | 0.5 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 0.56 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rodez Aveyron are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Montpellier average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Rodez Aveyron 16-12
Montpellier 18-12
What are the odds for this match?
Rodez Aveyron to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.2
Montpellier to win: @2.375
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925
Lineups
Rodez Aveyron: Ibrahima Balde, Mathis Saka, Loni Quenabio, Nolan Galves, Raphael Lipinski, Wilitty Younoussa, Mathis Magnin, Kenny Nagera, Jordan Mendes Correia, Jean Lambert Evans, Quentin Braat
Montpellier: Yanis Ali Issoufou, Christopher Jullien, Nicolas Pays, Alexandre Mendy, Julien Laporte, Enzo Tchato, Everson, Theo Sainte-Luce, Simon Ngapandouetnbu, Nathanael Mbuku, Theo Chennahi
Troyes 
St Etienne 
Reims 
Le Mans 
Red Star FC 93 
Dunkerque 
Annecy 
Rodez Aveyron 
Montpellier 
Guingamp 
Pau 
Grenoble 
Boulogne 
Nancy 
Clermont Foot 
Amiens 
SC Bastia 
Laval