Montpellier – Saint Etienne

Montpellier host league leaders Saint‑Étienne in what promises to be a decisive clash at the Stade de la Mosson. The hosts sit third with 11 points from six games, having scored five and conceded four, while the visitors sit atop the table on 15 points, unbeaten in five matches and boasting a 17‑6 goal difference. With Saint‑Étienne yet to drop points this season, Montpellier will need to tighten up defensively and turn their modest goal tally into something more threatening to threaten the runaway leaders. The encounter pits a side that has already tasted defeat against a side that has never been held, setting the stage for a potential swing in the standings if the Catalans can curb the Saint‑Étienne attack.