Montpellier – Sochaux

Montpellier host Sochaux in what promises to be a tight contest, with the hosts sitting third in the table on 11 points from three wins, two draws and a single loss, edging Sochaux’s six‑point tally. The home side have a slender +1 goal difference (5‑4) while the visitors sit at –1 (3‑4), highlighting how closely matched the two mid‑table teams are. Sochaux, currently sixth, will need to improve on their three draws and one defeat if they hope to close the gap on Montpellier’s two‑point advantage. Both clubs will be eager to turn their modest goal‑scoring records into a decisive result as the season edges toward its climax.