Prediction for match Annecy — Montpellier

Match Analysis: Annecy vs Montpellier

On April 10th, Annecy will face Montpellier in Ligue 2. The odds for an Annecy win are 2.53, for a Montpellier victory - 2.79, while a draw is priced at 3.14. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Annecy - 36.87%, draw - 29.70%, Montpellier - 33.43%. Based on the odds and percentages, Annecy has a slight edge, but the gap between the teams is minimal. The options for totals and both teams to score are also quite close, indicating a potentially hard-fought match with moderate scoring.

Team Results and Statistics

In terms of ball possession, Annecy averages 40.8%, while Montpellier has 51%. For yellow cards, Annecy receives 2.4 per match, Montpellier - 1.2. Annecy commits 13.4 fouls per game, Montpellier - 18.4, and for offsides: Annecy has 2, Montpellier 2.4. In their last three matches, Annecy: 03.04.2026 - Annecy vs Guingamp - 1-0, 21.03.2026 - Saint-Étienne vs Annecy - 4-0, 16.03.2026 - Annecy vs Troyes - 1-2. Montpellier's last three matches: 04.04.2026 - Montpellier vs Troyes - 2-2, 20.03.2026 - Pau vs Montpellier - 0-0, 13.03.2026 - Montpellier vs Laval - 2-0. In their head-to-head match on 07.11.2025, Montpellier defeated Annecy 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, Annecy averages 2.6 goals per match, while Montpellier averages 1.8. Annecy scores 0.8 goals per game and concedes 1.8, whereas Montpellier scores 1.4 and concedes only 0.4. For over 2.5 goals, Annecy has 3 out of 5, Montpellier 2 out of 5. In the first half, more than 1.5 goals occurred 3 out of 5 times for Annecy and 1 out of 5 for Montpellier. In the second half, more than 1.5 goals happened once for Annecy and twice for Montpellier in 5 games. Annecy most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minutes (50%), while Montpellier scores in the 31st-45th and 76th-90th minute intervals (40% each). Annecy concedes evenly across quarters: 0-15, 31-45, 46-60, 76-90 (25% each). Montpellier concedes early (0-15) and late (76-90) with 40% each. Given these stats, betting on over 2.0 goals at 1.50 seems justified: both teams have instances of over 2.5 goals, and average goal stats are not low. Furthermore, Montpellier consistently scores, and Annecy often concedes, increasing the likelihood of two or more goals in the match.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Annecy averages 3.6 corners, Montpellier 4.2. In the last 5 matches, the total corners over 9.5 occurred twice for both teams. Considering the total closest to the average sum, over 7.5 is priced at 1.28, under 7.5 at 3.18. The next closest total is 8.5: over 8.5 at 1.52, under 8.5 at 2.37. For corners, Annecy is favored with odds of 1.92. Based on average corner activity and the frequency of over 9.5 totals, it makes sense to consider betting on over 7.5 or 8.5 corners, as well as Annecy to win on corners, according to the odds.