Nice vs Montpellier: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Nice prepare to host Montpellier on February 4, 2026, with kick-off at 20:30 under referee Lissorgue, this FRANCE: National cup fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Nice, currently unknown in the standings with 0 points from 0 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw 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 3 goals scored.

Montpellier, sitting unknown with 0 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Nice and Montpellier have favored Nice, with Nice claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Nantes, Nice recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Dupe, Bard, Bah, Mantsounga, Clauss, Ndombele, Vanhoutte, Sanson, Diop, Wahi, Louchet. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Montpellier's last outing came against Metz, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Dzodic, Mincarelli, Mouanga, Laporte, Tchato, Everson Jr, Omeragic, Issoufou, Savanier, Pays, Mendy. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Nice are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Nice and Montpellier 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 a moderate number of goals: Nice's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Montpellier's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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