Montpellier welcome Red Star to Stade de la Mosson on Monday evening for a Ligue 2 meeting that could have a significant bearing on the play-off race. The hosts are second in the table, while Red Star sit fourth, with both sides targeting victory as they pursue their ambitions of promotion.

The match is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 GMT. It will be played at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier and broadcast on beIN Sports 1.

Montpellier looking to maintain momentum

Montpellier have made a strong start to the campaign and have lost only once in their opening nine league matches. They have also won three of their past four games, a run which has helped Zoumana Camara’s side move into second place.

Their immediate objective will be to extend that form at home and strengthen their position among the teams challenging for the play-offs. Montpellier will also be seeking to take advantage of home support in what is expected to be a competitive contest.

Red Star are one point behind their opponents in fourth and have also shown encouraging form this season. Damien Perinelle’s team recorded four consecutive victories before their winning run ended in the previous round.

They were beaten 1-0 by Saint-Etienne in their most recent match and will now aim to respond quickly by taking points away from home. A win would move Red Star closer to Montpellier and keep them firmly involved in the battle near the top of the standings.

Recent meetings and match outlook

The clubs met twice during the 2025-26 Ligue 2 season. Their latest encounter is again expected to be closely fought, with both teams looking to establish themselves among the leading contenders.

Montpellier have the advantage of playing at home, but Red Star’s position in the table and recent record mean they are expected to provide a serious challenge. The match is considered finely balanced, with either a draw or a narrow victory for one of the sides viewed as a realistic outcome.

The probabilities announced for the fixture give Red Star a slight edge, despite Montpellier’s home advantage. Africafoot’s prediction is a 1-1 draw.

The published betting odds list Montpellier at 4.00 to win, with the draw priced at 3.70. A Red Star victory is listed at 1.64.