Nancy - Montpellier

Friday, 14 August 2026, sees Nancy host Montpellier at Stade Marcel Picot for matchday 2 of the Ligue 2 season. Both sides have begun their campaigns with draws in their opening fixtures, suggesting a closely contested encounter. The visitors will look to replicate their recent dominance over Nancy, having secured two wins against them in Ligue 2 during the 2025-26 season, including a comprehensive 3-0 victory on 6 March 2026.

Nancy's recent form shows a solid defensive effort in their 0-0 draw with Boulogne on 8 August. They will be aiming to build on that resilience at home. Montpellier, meanwhile, also opened their season with a 1-1 draw against Dijon. The head-to-head record heavily favours Montpellier, who have not conceded against Nancy in their last three meetings, indicating a significant challenge for the home side.