Montpellier – Grenoble

Montpellier host Grenoble in what promises to be a crucial clash in the league table. The home side sit third with 11 points from three wins, two draws and a single loss, boasting a modest 5‑4 goal difference, while Grenoble languish in 12th place on seven points after two victories, one draw and three defeats, their goal tally trailing at 7‑10. With Montpellier looking to consolidate their spot near the top and Grenoble desperate to climb out of the lower half, the fixture could prove pivotal for both campaigns. Their head‑to‑head record this season will likely be decided by which team can impose its style first, as the gap in points and goal difference suggests a tightly contested encounter.