St Etienne - Montpellier

 

St Etienne
St Etienne
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Montpellier
Montpellier

Two of Ligue 1’s strugglers face off in a high-stakes encounter as Saint-Étienne host Montpellier, with both teams desperate to improve their chances of avoiding relegation. Saint-Étienne hold a slight edge in the standings with ten points (W3, D1, L7) and will hope to capitalize on their solid recent home form, having won three of their last four league matches at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (L1).

Their last victory over Montpellier in February 2022 (3-1) offers a positive memory, but scoring remains a significant challenge. The Greens have managed just ten goals this season, the second-lowest tally in the league, making another dominant victory unlikely. However, they’ll still approach this match as favorites, a rare position for them this season.

Montpellier, meanwhile, sit rock bottom of Ligue 1 with only seven points (W2, D1, L8) but will take some confidence from their 3-1 win over Brest before the international break, which ended a five-match losing streak. Despite this morale boost, their defensive frailties remain glaring, having conceded 31 goals in 11 matches—the most in Europe’s top five leagues. Moreover, Montpellier’s wait for a Ligue 1 clean sheet now stretches to 17 games, emphasizing the scale of their challenge.

Players to Watch:

  • Zuriko Davitashvili (Saint-Étienne): The Georgian forward has been responsible for half of Saint-Étienne’s goals this season, scoring five times, including decisive contributions in his two scoring appearances.
  • Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier): The former Saint-Étienne player will aim to make an impact against his old team. He has only scored once in eight matches against them but found the net in his last away outing at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.

Key Match Insights:

Saint-Étienne’s improving home form could prove crucial against a Montpellier side that continues to leak goals. With both teams struggling in front of goal and at the back, this clash may hinge on individual moments of brilliance or defensive lapses. Expect a gritty battle as both sides seek a lifeline in their fight for Ligue 1 survival.

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