In the Ligue 2 clash between Montpellier and Annecy on November 7, bookmakers have made Montpellier the favorites: odds for their victory are 1.85, a draw is at 3.50, and an Annecy win is at 4.20. The probability calculations suggest: Montpellier win 50.79%, draw 26.84%, Annecy win 22.37%. Based on these odds, Montpellier has a noticeable advantage, though a draw cannot be ruled out. The match promises to be challenging, considering Annecy's ability to earn points even against strong opponents.
In their last five matches, Montpellier has averaged 57.8% possession, 7.8 corners, 2.4 yellow cards, 13.6 fouls, and 2.4 offsides. Annecy trails in these metrics: 42.8% possession, 4 corners, 2.2 yellow cards, 19.4 fouls, 1.2 offsides. Recent results for Montpellier: 31.10 - Montpellier vs Rodez 2-0, 28.10 - Clermont Foot vs Montpellier 1-1, 25.10 - Montpellier vs Nancy 4-1. Annecy: 31.10 - Annecy vs Boulogne 1-1, 28.10 - Rodez vs Annecy 2-1, 25.10 - Annecy vs Saint-Étienne 4-0. These results show both teams can be effective, but Montpellier is more consistent and commits fewer fouls.
The total goals statistics for the last 5 matches indicate restrained scoring: Montpellier has gone over 2.5 goals in only 1 out of 5, Annecy in 2 out of 5. On average, Montpellier scores 2.4 goals per match, Annecy exactly 2. In the first halves, Montpellier has gone over 1.5 goals in 3 out of 5, Annecy in none. In the second halves, both teams have gone over 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5. By intervals: Montpellier scores most frequently between 46-60 minutes (43%), Annecy in the last 15 minutes (76-90, 43%). Montpellier concedes most in the 16-30 minute range (60%), Annecy in 61-75 (67%). These figures, along with the low frequency of exceeding the 2.5 total, suggest that betting on under 2.5 goals seems justified.
Montpellier averages 7.8 corners per game, Annecy 4. Montpellier has exceeded the 9.5 corners total in all of their last five matches, whereas Annecy has been under 9.5 in all five. The line offers a corners total: over 8.5 at 1.73, under 8.5 at 2.00; over 9 at 1.98, under 9 at 1.82. Montpellier is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.57. A logical choice seems to be on Montpellier's individual corners total over 4.5 at 1.67, considering their high activity in this aspect. Additionally, the overall corners total over 8.5 looks promising if Montpellier maintains their attacking momentum.
Sportwars.net Prediction for Montpellier vs Annecy, 2025-11-07 - Total under 2.5 goals, odds 1.70. Exact score: 1:0, odds 6.50.


