Montpellier v Clermont Foot prediction

Ligue 2 · Fri, 15 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Stade de la Mosson

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Montpellier v Clermont Foot, Ligue 2 on Fri, 15 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Montpellier host Clermont Foot in Ligue 2 on Friday 15 January (kick-off 19:00 UK).

The key numbers

Montpellier have conceded six goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games).

Montpellier have scored in seven consecutive matches in all competitions. Montpellier are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions. Clermont Foot are winless in their last 11 matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Six of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in seven of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Montpellier have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 0.71. Montpellier have scored 16 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games).

Four of Clermont Foot’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in nine of Clermont Foot’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Clermont Foot have one win, four draws and two defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.57. Clermont Foot have scored 10 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 11 games). Clermont Foot have conceded 15 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Montpellier (second) and Clermont Foot (17th) are 16 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Montpellier the stronger side, 474 rating points above Clermont Foot (Montpellier 1809, Clermont Foot 1335, after at least 45 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Clermont Foot are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Montpellier. The most recent meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Montpellier 1–2 Clermont Foot.

Team news

Predicted Montpellier XI (4-2-3-1): S. Ngapandouetnbu, J. Laporte, Y. Mouanga, N. El Hannach, Y. Zouaoui, N. Pays, F. Tardieu, T. Chennahi, D. Meddah, L. Megnan-Pave, M. Camara — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, N. Pays (5.4 per match over 11 appearances, five goals and two assists) and T. Sainte-Luce (5.3 per match over nine appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Montpellier’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Montpellier (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), N. Pays averages 1.8 key passes per 90 over 977 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. T. Sainte-Luce averages 2.9 tackles per 90 over 789 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last nine appearances.

Predicted Clermont Foot XI (4-1-4-1): T. Guivarch, Y. Salmier, I. Coulibaly, E. Kabeya, V. N'Simba, R. Kouamé, F. Bianchini, E. Cantero, J. Grillot, J. Sambia, C. Okou — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, F. Bianchini (4.2 per match over seven appearances, three goals and one assist) and R. Kouamé (3.2 per match over six appearances, one assist) have been Clermont Foot’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Clermont Foot (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), F. Bianchini averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 545 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last seven appearances. R. Kouamé averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 529 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last eight appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Fri, 15 Jan 2027 19:00 GMT · Ligue 2 · Stade de la Mosson
Head-to-head (last 6): Montpellier 1 · draws 4 · Clermont Foot 1 · 2.33 goals/game
Recent form: Montpellier 4W 1D 0L · Clermont Foot 0W 3D 2L

Montpellier v Clermont Foot (Ligue 2): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.63 / 1

Goals

against 0.63 / 1.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.75 / 4.63

Corners

against 4.5 / 4.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

5 / 2.75

Shots on target

against 5.25 / 4.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.13 / 1.75

Cards

against 2.25 / 1.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 31 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 31 October 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Montpellier for / against	Line	Clermont Foot for / against
Goals scored	1.63 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.75 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4.63 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.5 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	8.25 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	2.75 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	14.63 for · 17.38 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	15.63 for · 16.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5

Montpellier

Montpellier Goalkeeper

Montpellier — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
S. Ngapandouetnbu	11	90990 min	474.3 /90	10.1 /90	00 /90

Montpellier — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	4.6 8/5

Montpellier Defensive

Montpellier — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Laporte	11	90990 min	141.3 /90	111 /90	60.5 /90	514.6 /90	111 /90	20.2 /90
T. Sainte-Luce	9	88789 min	252.9 /90	192.2 /90	40.5 /90	556.3 /90	131.5 /90	10.1 /90
Y. Mouanga	9	81729 min	50.6 /90	131.6 /90	40.5 /90	253.1 /90	111.4 /90	30.4 /90
Naoufel El Hannach	7	80558 min	61 /90	111.8 /90	00 /90	304.8 /90	61 /90	10.2 /90
Y. Zouaoui	4	73290 min	10.3 /90	82.5 /90	00 /90	134 /90	00 /90	10.3 /90
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Montpellier — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Laporte n 8	90	0.9 5/2	1.1 5/3	—
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0	—
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1 4/3	2.4 8/5	—
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	1.7 7/3	2.5 7/4	—
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	1.5 7/4	0.9 5/2	—
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Montpellier — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	1.8 5/4
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1.4 5/4
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	1.4 6/2
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	2.8 7/7
F. Tardieu n 8	83.1	2 7/5
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Montpellier Attacking

Montpellier — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Lacine Megnan-Pave	8	73580 min	30.5 /90	20.3 /90	172.6 /90	60.9 /90	60.9 /90	10.2 /90
M. Camara	7	88613 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	121.8 /90	101.5 /90	40.6 /90	40.6 /90
Daryll Benlahlou	7	33233 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	62.3 /90	20.8 /90	41.5 /90	20.8 /90
Y. Issoufou	4	26103 min	10.9 /90	00 /90	32.6 /90	10.9 /90	21.7 /90	00 /90
J. Hatchi	1	2020 min	00 /90	00 /90	14.5 /90	14.5 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Montpellier — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Pays n 8	88.4	1.7 6/4	0.9 4/3
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	0.8 4/1	0.3 2/0
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	0.8 5/1	0.4 3/0
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Montpellier — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Montpellier before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Laporte n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
S. Ngapandouetnbu n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
N. Pays n 8	88.4	0.5 3/1	0.3 2/0
D. Meddah n 8	72.4	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
T. Sainte-Luce n 8	87.4	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
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Clermont Foot

Clermont Foot Goalkeeper

Clermont Foot — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
T. Guivarch	11	90990 min	333 /90	131.2 /90	00 /90

Clermont Foot — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Clermont Foot before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
T. Guivarch n 8	90	3.2 6/5

Clermont Foot Defensive

Clermont Foot — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Y. Salmier	11	90990 min	121.1 /90	131.2 /90	111 /90	363.3 /90	171.5 /90	10.1 /90
E. Kabeya	9	90810 min	101.1 /90	101.1 /90	40.4 /90	414.6 /90	80.9 /90	00 /90
V. N'Simba	9	86770 min	131.5 /90	101.2 /90	30.4 /90	404.7 /90	70.8 /90	20.2 /90
I. Coulibaly	9	73655 min	30.4 /90	71 /90	40.5 /90	283.8 /90	50.7 /90	10.1 /90
J. Sambia	9	49444 min	81.6 /90	30.6 /90	00 /90	265.3 /90	71.4 /90	10.2 /90
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Clermont Foot — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Clermont Foot before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Y. Salmier n 8	90	1.8 8/4	0.5 4/0	—
T. Guivarch n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0	—
C. Okou n 8	59.3	2.1 4/3	1.1 4/2	—
E. Kabeya n 8	90	0.6 5/0	1.5 7/2	—
V. N'Simba n 8	85	0.9 5/2	1.7 7/4	—
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Clermont Foot — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Clermont Foot before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Y. Salmier n 8	90	1.1 7/2
C. Okou n 8	59.3	0.2 1/0
E. Kabeya n 8	90	1.1 6/2
V. N'Simba n 8	85	1.3 5/3
I. Coulibaly n 8	79.6	0.3 2/0
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Clermont Foot Attacking

Clermont Foot — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
C. Okou	10	58577 min	20.3 /90	10.2 /90	91.4 /90	40.6 /90	50.8 /90	50.8 /90
O. Diop	8	50397 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	61.4 /90	20.5 /90	40.9 /90	92 /90
E. Cantero	7	48338 min	10.3 /90	10.3 /90	51.3 /90	20.5 /90	41.1 /90	51.3 /90
M. Douane	4	29117 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	21.5 /90	53.8 /90
Luís Semedo	3	46138 min	00 /90	00 /90	42.6 /90	21.3 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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Clermont Foot — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Clermont Foot before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Y. Salmier n 8	90	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
T. Guivarch n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Okou n 8	59.3	1.5 4/2	0.8 3/1
E. Kabeya n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
V. N'Simba n 8	85	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
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Clermont Foot — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Clermont Foot before kick-off, to 31 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Y. Salmier n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Guivarch n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Okou n 8	59.3	0.4 2/0	0.2 1/0
E. Kabeya n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
V. N'Simba n 8	85	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Montpellier v Clermont Foot — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

MontpellierDWWWW

Last 5: 4W 1D 0L · 2.2 scored / 0.4 conceded per game

Clermont FootDLDLD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Montpellier 1 · 4 draws · Clermont Foot 1 · 2.33 goals/game

2026-05-02 Montpellier 1–2 Clermont Foot
2025-10-28 Clermont Foot 1–1 Montpellier
2024-04-14 Clermont Foot 1–1 Montpellier
2023-11-29 Montpellier 1–1 Clermont Foot
2023-03-19 Montpellier 2–1 Clermont Foot
2022-11-06 Clermont Foot 1–1 Montpellier

League standing · 2026/27

Montpellier#2 pos24 pts11 pl+10 GD

Clermont Foot#17 pos8 pts11 pl-5 GD

Goals per game

Montpellier scored1.45

Clermont Foot scored0.91

Montpellier conceded0.55

Clermont Foot conceded1.36

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What is the head-to-head record between Montpellier and Clermont Foot?: In their last 6 meetings, Montpellier won 1, Clermont Foot won 1 and there were 4 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Montpellier and Clermont Foot?: Recent form — Montpellier 4W 1D 0L; Clermont Foot 0W 3D 2L.

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