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 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

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 and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 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 (3-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Lorient, Nice recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Diouf, Peprah Oppong, Dante, Mendy, Bard, Sanson, Vanhoutte, Clauss, Diallo, Boudache, Ndombele. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Montpellier's last outing came against Nice, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Michel, Sainte-Luce, Jullien, Laporte, Mincarelli, Omeragic, Everson Jr, El Hannach, Savanier, Pays, Mendy. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Nice are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, while Montpellier are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. 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 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Montpellier's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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