Match report

Montpellier Defeats Rodez 2-0 in Ligue 2 Clash

Montpellier
Montpellier
2–0
FT
Rodez
Rodez
Oct 31, 2025

Montpellier secured a dominant 2-0 victory against Rodez, thanks to key performances by T. Savanier and A. Mendy. The hosts capitalized on early momentum after Rodez's Jordan Mendes Correia was sent off for receiving two yellow cards in quick succession.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier defeated Rodez 2-0 in Ligue 2.
  • • T. Savanier scored a penalty at the 58th minute, and A. Mendy added another goal at the 60th minute.
  • • Jordan Mendes Correia of Rodez received two yellow cards leading to his red card at the 36th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match.

Lineups

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 3 N. El Hannach (D)
  • 15 J. Laporte (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 17 T. Sainte-Luce (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (M)
  • 18 N. Pays (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 21 L. Mincarelli
  • 23 Y. Mouanga
  • 10 K. Fayad
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva
  • 28 A. Sishuba
  • 14 V. Orakpo

Rodez

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Q. Braat (G)
  • 14 M. Tourraine (D)
  • 5 C. Jolibois (D)
  • 4 M. Magnin (D)
  • 3 R. Lipinski (D)
  • 20 R. Ponti (D)
  • 26 S. Benchamma (M)
  • 6 J. Mendes (M)
  • 22 O. Joly (M)
  • 11 T. Arconte (F)
  • 10 M. Baaloudj (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 E. Crombez
  • 25 N. Galves
  • 15 E. Jean-Lambert
  • 29 F. Tait
  • 8 W. Younoussa
  • 18 I. Balde
  • 9 K. Nagera

Timeline

  1. Rodez
    13' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Mendes Correia

    Foul

  2. Montpellier
    30' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    N. Pays

    Foul

  3. Rodez
    36' Rodez Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Mendes Correia

    Foul

  4. Rodez
    36' Rodez Card · Red Card
    Jordan Mendes Correia

    Foul

  5. Montpellier
    46' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jullien

    Foul

  6. Montpellier
    58' Montpellier Goal · Penalty
    T. Savanier
  7. Montpellier
    60' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mendy · Assist: T. Savanier
  8. Rodez
    66' Rodez subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tourraine · On: N. Galves
  9. Montpellier
    67' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: K. Fayad
  10. Rodez
    67' Rodez subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Baaloudj · On: K. Nagera
  11. Rodez
    72' Rodez subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Joly · On: W. Younoussa
  12. Rodez
    79' Rodez subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Benchamma · On: F. Tait
  13. Rodez
    79' Rodez subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Arconte · On: I. Balde
  14. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mbuku · On: L. Mincarelli
  15. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. El Hannach · On: Y. Mouanga
  16. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Sainte-Luce · On: A. Sishuba

Match Stats

Stat Montpellier Rodez
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 89% 66%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 26 9
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 574 228
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 3
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 511 150
Shots Inside Box 18 4
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rodez's early red card for Jordan Mendes Correia turned the game in Montpellier's favor, as they capitalized on their numerical advantage to score two goals within minutes.
  • ▸ T. Savanier's penalty goal at 58' marked a significant shift in momentum that secured Montpellier’s lead.