Montpellier vs Le Mans: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Montpellier prepare to host Le Mans on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this FRANCE: Ligue 2 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Montpellier, currently 10th in the standings with 31 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Le Mans, sitting 3rd with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Montpellier and Le Mans have favored Montpellier, with Le Mans claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Saint-Etienne, Montpellier recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Ngapandouetnbu, Mincarelli, Sainte-Luce, Laporte, Tchato, Omeragic, Issoufou, Mbuku, Savanier, Pays, Mendy. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Le Mans's last outing came against Laval, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kocik, Cossier, Yohou, Eyoum, Calodat, Quarshie, Lauray, Buades, Rossignol, Colas, Rabillard. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Montpellier are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Montpellier and Le Mans are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Montpellier's fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Le Mans's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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