Rodez vs Montpellier: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rodez Aveyron prepare to host Montpellier on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Rodez Aveyron, currently 10th in the standings with 33 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 9 points. They've earned 15 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Montpellier, sitting 7th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Recent meetings between Rodez Aveyron and Montpellier have been competitive, with Montpellier claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Clermont, Rodez Aveyron recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Braat, Jean-Lambert, Lipinski, Magnin, Jolibois, Galves, Benchamma, Mendes, Trouillet, Arconte, Balde. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Montpellier's last outing came against Le Mans, where they secured a 4-2 victory using a 3-4-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Ngapandouetnbu, Sainte-Luce, Jullien, Laporte, Tchato, Everson Jr, Issoufou, Mbuku, Chennahi, Pays, Mendy. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Rodez Aveyron are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rodez Aveyron and Montpellier are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Rodez Aveyron's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Montpellier's games average 3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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