Clermont Foot vs Montpellier, 12 March 2027, Ligue 2: form, head-to-head and match facts

Clermont Foot host Montpellier in what promises to be a decisive clash in the lower half of the table, with the hosts languishing in 15th place on five points after five draws and a solitary defeat, having scored three and conceded five. Montpellier sit comfortably in third, having amassed 11 points from three wins, two draws and one loss, and enjoy a slim positive goal difference of +1 after netting five and letting in four. The gap between the two sides is stark: Clermont will be desperate to turn their string of stalemates into a win, while Montpellier will look to extend their unbeaten run and press their challenge for the top spots. Historically, the encounter offers Montpellier a clear statistical edge, but Clermont’s home advantage could make the contest more unpredictable. Both teams will know that three points could be pivotal—Clermont to climb out of the relegation zone and Montpellier to solidify their place among the league’s front‑runners.