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    AnnecyAnnecyPossession control
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    MontpellierMontpellierPossession control
    The model's lean: 2 · Montpellier (37%)Soft drawBest value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 1.85 (+2 %)

    Annecy vs Montpellier · Ligue 2

    1 · Annecy 32%X 31%37% Montpellier · 2

    Prediction summary

    BetBuilders AI model prediction for Annecy vs Montpellier (Ligue 2, Saturday, 31 October 2026): Annecy win 32%, draw 31%, Montpellier win 37%. Expected goals (xG): Annecy 1.20, Montpellier 1.27. Most likely score: 1-1 (13%). Over 2.5 goals 45%, both teams to score 51%. Double chance: Annecy or draw 63%, Montpellier or draw 68%. Prediction updated Thursday, 22 October 2026.

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    Analysis: Annecy – Montpellier

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    TEXT CONTAINS ERRORS:

    1. The model's 45% figure refers to the probability of **over** 2.5 goals, not under — the text incorrectly reframes it as a lean toward under 2.5 goals. 2. The betting odds of "2.70 for Montpellier" are not supported by the provided facts and should be removed.

    CORRECTED TEXT:

    Two teams with a penchant for possession control are set to clash as Annecy hosts Montpellier in a Ligue 2 encounter that appears finely balanced on paper. The model tips Montpellier slightly with a 37% chance of winning, while Annecy is not far behind at 32%, leaving a narrow 31% for a draw. It's a matchup that might hinge on subtle differences rather than explosive moments, with both sides focusing on maintaining defensive stability.

    Annecy's recent form has seen them find the back of the net in 14 consecutive league matches. This consistency in scoring underscores their ability to break down defenses, yet it hasn't translated into dominance over Montpellier, against whom they have a small head-to-head sample of just two matches, managing only a draw and a loss. However, this limited historical record should not overshadow their current form and expected goals figures, which are nearly neck-and-neck with Montpellier.

    With expected goals sitting at 1.20 for Annecy and 1.27 for Montpellier, the most likely scoreline appears to be a tight 1-1 draw, as indicated by the model's 13% probability. The chances of either side edging out with a 1-0 win are equal at 10%, which further emphasizes how evenly matched these teams are. The model gives a 45% probability to over 2.5 goals, suggesting the match is fairly balanced between a tight, low-scoring affair and a more open one.

    Even though Montpellier has a slight edge in terms of points and defensive solidity, Annecy's potential value lies in their xPoints, which suggest they might have been unlucky so far. This discrepancy between actual points and expected points could be the key to uncovering potential value at the betting window.

    In the end, expect a cautious, tactical battle where the odds subtly favor Montpellier, but where Annecy's consistent scoring streak could disrupt the visitors' plans.

    AnnecyAnnecy
    Form LLWLW
    League ranking xG #13xGA #11xT #14xP/match #7Points #7
    Key players
    • Clément BillemazLWxG 0.11 · xT 0.15
    • Axel DrouhinCBxG 0.04 · xT 0.05
    • Ahmed KashiCDMxG 0.03 · xT 0.09
    MontpellierMontpellier
    Form LWDWW
    League ranking xG #9xGA #7xT #10xP/match #12Points #3
    Key players
    • Nicolas PaysRWxG 0.15 · xT 0.07
    • Julien LaporteCBxG 0.04 · xT 0.08
    • Naoufel El HannachRWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.13

    Match prediction: Annecy – Montpellier

    Predicted score matrix

    Montpellier →
    Annecy →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–08.8%
    0–110.3%
    0–26.8%
    0–32.9%
    0–4+1.2%
    1
    1–09.7%
    1–113.3%
    1–28.2%
    1–33.5%
    1–4+1.5%
    2
    2–06.1%
    2–17.7%
    2–24.9%
    2–32.1%
    2–4+0.9%
    3
    3–02.4%
    3–13.1%
    3–22.0%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.4%
    4+
    4+–01.0%
    4+–11.2%
    4+–20.8%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.0-110%
    3. 3.1-010%
    4. 4.0-09%
    5. 5.1-28%
    Expected goals
    1,20–1,27
    Both teams to score
    51%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,5
    Under 2,555%
    @1.85EV+2%
    Over 2,545%
    @1.85

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Montpellier or draw (X2)66%
    • Under 3.5 goals76%

    Combined probability

    50%

    Fair odds

    1.99

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Montpellier or draw (X2)66%
    • Under 2.5 goals55%
    • Grégory Ayem to score18%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score51%
    • Over 2.5 goals45%
    • Moïse Orell Dion Sahi to score26%
    • Ahmed Kashi to be booked23%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • Under 2.555% probability@1.85LeoVegasEV+2%reference odds
    • Under 3.576% probability@1.33LeoVegasEV+2%reference odds
    • X · Draw31% probability@3.30LeoVegasEV+2%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · AnnecyX2 · Montpellier
    LeoVegas
    EV+ 2%
    3.15
    EV+ 2%
    3.30
    2.15

    Odds updated 26 Oct, 21:36

    Odds movement

    10 %
    32 %27 %

    3.15 → 3.15

    X0 %
    30 %25 %

    3.30 → 3.30

    2+1 %
    46 %41 %

    2.12 → 2.15

    Over 2,5-2 %
    52 %47 %

    1.88 → 1.85

    LeoVegas · 3 recorded price levels · 26/10/2026 → 26/10/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Annecy 0Draw 1Montpellier 1
    Goals: 0–1 (⌀ 0,5)

    Head-to-head based on Ligue 2 data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • FC Annecy have scored in 14 consecutive league matches.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Annecy
    Montpellier
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Annecy (14–12)
    Montpellier (11–5)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Annecy
    Arséne Jonathan Do Marcolino: 166 passningar, xT 0.14MarcolinoJulien Kouadio: 157 passningar, xT 0.58KouadioThibault Delphis: 150 passningar, xT 0.45DelphisFlorian Escales: 141 passningar, xT 0.29EscalesMattéo Veillon: 134 passningar, xT 0.19VeillonMohamed Abdoul Kader Koné: 114 passningar, xT 0.05KonéAhmed Kashi: 98 passningar, xT 0.13KashiClément Billemaz: 79 passningar, xT 0.76BillemazPaul Venot: 79 passningar, xT 0.24VenotThibault Rambaud: 56 passningar, xT 0.07RambaudAntoine Larose: 55 passningar, xT 0.47Larose
    Montpellier
    Julien Laporte: 366 passningar, xT 0.4LaporteFlorian Tardieu: 332 passningar, xT 0.91TardieuThéo Sainte-Luce: 295 passningar, xT 0.55Sainte-LuceNaoufel El Hannach: 221 passningar, xT 0.55HannachYael Mouanga: 212 passningar, xT 0.06MouangaDaylam Meddah: 210 passningar, xT 0.08MeddahSimon Ngapandouetnbu: 188 passningar, xT 0.01NgapandouetnbuNicolas Pays: 109 passningar, xT 0PaysThéo Chennahi: 100 passningar, xT 0.33ChennahiNordan Mukiele: 93 passningar, xT 0.02MukieleYanis Zouaoui: 92 passningar, xT 0.09Zouaoui
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Annecy
    Arséne Jonathan Do Marcolino: 166 passningar, xT 0.14MarcolinoJulien Kouadio: 157 passningar, xT 0.58KouadioThibault Delphis: 150 passningar, xT 0.45DelphisFlorian Escales: 141 passningar, xT 0.29EscalesMattéo Veillon: 134 passningar, xT 0.19VeillonMohamed Abdoul Kader Koné: 114 passningar, xT 0.05KonéAhmed Kashi: 98 passningar, xT 0.13KashiClément Billemaz: 79 passningar, xT 0.76BillemazPaul Venot: 79 passningar, xT 0.24VenotThibault Rambaud: 56 passningar, xT 0.07RambaudAntoine Larose: 55 passningar, xT 0.47Larose
    Montpellier
    Julien Laporte: 366 passningar, xT 0.4LaporteFlorian Tardieu: 332 passningar, xT 0.91TardieuThéo Sainte-Luce: 295 passningar, xT 0.55Sainte-LuceNaoufel El Hannach: 221 passningar, xT 0.55HannachYael Mouanga: 212 passningar, xT 0.06MouangaDaylam Meddah: 210 passningar, xT 0.08MeddahSimon Ngapandouetnbu: 188 passningar, xT 0.01NgapandouetnbuNicolas Pays: 109 passningar, xT 0PaysThéo Chennahi: 100 passningar, xT 0.33ChennahiNordan Mukiele: 93 passningar, xT 0.02MukieleYanis Zouaoui: 92 passningar, xT 0.09Zouaoui

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceAnnecyMontpellier
    Points1618
    xPoints1411.4
    xG per match1.31.4
    xGA per match1.41.2
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.280.25
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.150.13
    Playing styleAnnecyMontpellier
    Build-up efficiency0.280.31
    Field tilt0.40.59
    xT per match0.911.1
    xTA per match1.31
    Won balls, offensive half2827
    Pressing intensity0.210.23
    Pressing efficiency0.310.34
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.260.28
    Entries into the box per match1012
    Entries into the box against1212
    Pass completion %0.70.79
    Pass completion % under pressure0.650.74
    Passes per match295429
    Passes against per match402287
    Switches of play per match15.434.1
    Long balls per match2536
    Set piecesAnnecyMontpellier
    xG from free kicks0.020.04
    Corners per match5.75.3
    Corners against per match5.94.4
    xG per corner0.020.03
    xGA per corner against0.030.03
    First touch, offensive corners %0.510.4
    First touch, defensive corners %0.810.7
    OtherAnnecyMontpellier
    Throw-in control0.740.71
    The goalkeepersFlorian Escales (Annecy)Simon Ngapandouetnbu (Montpellier)
    Saves2937
    Save %74%88%
    xG prevented39%83%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Annecy vs Montpellier according to our model?

    The model gives Montpellier a 37% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Annecy 32%, draw 31%, Montpellier 37%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 51% according to the model.

    How many goals are expected in Annecy vs Montpellier?

    The model expects 1.20 goals (xG) for Annecy and 1.27 for Montpellier, 2.48 in total.

    What does the model say about double chance?

    Annecy or draw (1X) 63%, Montpellier or draw (X2) 68% and no draw (12) 69%.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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