Saint-Etienne - Montpellier

Saint-Etienne enter this clash in blistering form, having secured four consecutive victories to open their Ligue 2 campaign. Their most recent outing saw them edge past Dijon in a 3-2 thriller, following a dominant 4-0 dismantling of Grenoble. The hosts are currently firing on all cylinders, demonstrating a clinical edge in front of goal that has propelled them to the top of the early standings. They now return to Stade Geoffroy Guichard for this matchday 5 encounter on 5 September 2026, looking to maintain their momentum against a resilient visiting side.

Montpellier arrive seeking to disrupt that rhythm, having remained unbeaten in their opening four league fixtures. While they were held to a goalless draw by Boulogne in their last outing, their defensive discipline remains a hallmark of their early season progress. History suggests a difficult afternoon for the visitors, as Saint-Etienne have held the upper hand in recent meetings, including a 1-0 victory when they last faced off on 7 February 2026.