Montpellier – Guingamp

Montpellier host Guingamp in what could be a pivotal clash for the top‑four, with the home side sitting third on 11 points after three wins, two draws and a single defeat, edging a slim +1 goal difference (5‑4). Guingamp, currently seventh with eight points from two victories, two draws and two losses, sit level on goals scored and conceded at 9‑9, meaning they will need to tighten up at the back to keep pace. The two teams have met only sparingly this season, but Montpellier’s unbeaten run at the Ligue 1 mid‑table makes them slight favorites. A win for the hosts would widen the gap to the chasing pack, while Guingamp will be desperate to close the three‑point deficit to re‑ignite their push for a European spot.