The anticipation for the France Ligue 2 match on 02.05.2026 is mounting as Montpellier prepares to clash with Clermont Foot. With just a slight advantage, Montpellier must leverage every strength to secure a win. Dive into our in-depth analysis, which covers team strategies, key players, and recent forms. Before you bet, read our detailed prediction for the best insights.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Rodez | 32 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 41/37 | 52 |
| 7 | Montpellier | 32 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 39/28 | 50 |
| 8 | Annecy | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 46/36 | 49 |
| 13 | Grenoble | 32 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 31/39 | 33 |
| 14 | Clermont Foot | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 35/43 | 31 |
| 15 | Nancy | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 29/49 | 31 |
Key Player Statistics: Montpellier vs Clermont Foot
Montpellier vs Clermont Foot Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 28.10.2025 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 14.04.2024 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Montpellier | Clermont Foot | 29.11.2023 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 26.07.2023 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Montpellier | Clermont Foot | 19.03.2023 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 06.11.2022 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Montpellier | Clermont Foot | 20.07.2022 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 08.05.2022 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Montpellier | Clermont Foot | 05.12.2021 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Clermont Foot | Montpellier | 17.07.2021 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 2 | Amiens | Montpellier | 24.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Montpellier | Grenoble | 17.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Annecy | Montpellier | 10.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Montpellier | Estac Troyes | 04.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | PAU | Montpellier | 20.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Montpellier | Laval | 13.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Nancy | Montpellier | 06.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| Ligue 2 | Montpellier | Reims | 27.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Rodez | Montpellier | 20.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Montpellier | Le Mans | 14.02.2026 | 4-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Clermont Foot | Le Puy Foot | 27.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Bastia | 24.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Le Mans | Clermont Foot | 17.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Nancy | 10.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Grenoble | Clermont Foot | 03.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | RED Star FC 93 | 20.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | PAU | 13.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Estac Troyes | Clermont Foot | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Clermont Foot | Dunkerque | 27.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 2 | Boulogne | Clermont Foot | 20.02.2026 | 0-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Montpellier VS Clermont Foot
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Montpellier vs Clermont Foot
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Montpellier vs Clermont Foot
Two former Ligue 1 clubs. Both rebuilding. Both with something to prove. But right now, they're heading in very different directions — and that gap tells the real story of this fixture.
Montpellier sit seventh in Ligue 2 with 50 points from 32 games. Clermont Foot are 14th with just 31. That's a 19-point chasm, and it matters enormously heading into this one.
Here's what you need to watch for: Montpellier's recent form is genuinely impressive. Wins at Amiens, Nancy, and Bastia, plus a home victory over Grenoble — they're hitting their stride at exactly the right time of the season. Alexandre Mendy is the heartbeat of this team. Eleven goals and four assists in 32 games. He creates. He finishes. He's the difference-maker.
Clermont, meanwhile, look fragile. They've lost to Le Mans, PAU, Red Star, Estac Troyes, and Annecy in recent weeks. Their defensive record — 43 goals conceded — is one of the worst in the division. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a "competitive mid-table clash." It really isn't.
Now here's a surprising insight that most casual fans will completely miss. These two sides have drawn four of their last five competitive meetings, including their reverse fixture this season which ended 1-1. That's a staggering pattern. But this time the form gap is wider than it's ever been during that run. I genuinely believe this time is different.
Tactically, N. Mbuku's creativity from wide areas against Clermont's leaky backline is a mismatch that Montpellier will exploit. Clermont have two red cards between Y. Salmier and M. Caufriez this season — disciplinary issues at the back could open this game up beautifully.
From a betting perspective, Montpellier at 1.77 looks like solid value given their form and the table gap. But the real edge? Both Teams to Score has landed in three of the last four head-to-head meetings. Clermont's attack, led by F. Diédhiou with ten goals, means they'll likely threaten at some point.
My bold prediction: Montpellier win 2-1, with Mendy on the scoresheet and a Clermont yellow card before half-time proving costly to their rhythm.
This is Montpellier's moment to push into the top six. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Omeragić | Switzerland | 24 | Midfielder | 187 | 74 |
| J. Laporte | France | 32 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| T. Sainte-Luce | France | 27 | Defender | 176 | 69 |
| T. Savanier | France | 34 | Midfielder | 172 | 69 |
| Alexandre Mendy | Guinea-Bissau | 32 | Attacker | 184 | 94 |
| C. Jullien | France | 33 | Defender | 196 | 91 |
| T. Coulibaly | France | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| J. Chotard | France | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| N. Mbuku | France | 24 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| S. Ngapandouetnbu | Cameroon | 23 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 74 |
| E. Tchato | Cameroon | 23 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| Everson | Brazil | 22 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| K. Fayad | France | 21 | Midfielder | 172 | 61 |
| L. Mincarelli Davin | France | 21 | Defender | 180 | 65 |
| N. Pays | France | 22 | Attacker | 180 | 77 |
| Y. Mouanga | France | 20 | Midfielder | 183 | 73 |
| A. Gueguin | France | 21 | Attacker | 170 | 55 |
| T. Chennahi | France | 21 | Midfielder | 182 | 63 |
| V. DžodiÄ | Serbia | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 57 |
| Naoufel El Hannach | Morocco | 19 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hunou | France | 32 | Midfielder | 179 | 66 |
| M. Caufriez | Belgium | 29 | Defender | 189 | 81 |
| F. Diédhiou | Senegal | 33 | Attacker | 192 | 80 |
| Y. Salmier | French Guiana | 33 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| J. Gastien | France | 38 | Midfielder | 179 | 69 |
| L. Socka Bongué | France | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| T. Guivarch | France | 30 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 89 |
| H. Saivet | Senegal | 35 | Midfielder | 175 | 73 |
| A. Pelmard | France | 26 | Defender | 181 | 68 |
| K. Bamba | France | 32 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| M. Douane | France | 23 | Attacker | 178 | 72 |
| H. Keïta | Mali | 24 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| M. Inchaud | France | 23 | Attacker | 189 | 77 |
| M. Bouchenna | France | 19 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| E. Cantero | France | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Josue Mwimba Isala | Congo | 23 | Defender | 187 | 78 |
| S. Awudu | Ghana | 21 | Defender | 177 | 64 |
| O. Diop | Senegal | 20 | Midfielder | 177 | 72 |
| I. Coulibaly | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Said | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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