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Montpellier vs Limoges Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 18-10-2026
Oct 1815:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Montpellier 31-32 Limoges
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Montpellier host Limoges in a Starligue clash that pits two evenly matched sides separated only by goal difference at the top of the table. Both teams sit on 8 points from 6 games, with Montpellier in third and Limoges fourth. This fixture offers little to separate the two in terms of recent trajectory, though their paths to this point have differed markedly.
Team form
Montpellier
Montpellier's recent record shows inconsistency. They drew 25-25 at home against Chambery Savoie on 3 October, then bounced back with a commanding 38-30 away win at Selestat. However, a 31-36 home defeat to Nantes on 20 September exposed defensive vulnerabilities. Over their last five outings across all competitions, they have scored 31.8 goals per game while conceding 30.4, a margin that leaves room for improvement in their defensive shape.
Limoges
Limoges arrive in excellent form. They have won four of their last five Starligue matches, most recently defeating Nimes 35-31 at home on 10 October. Their European commitments have also gone well, with victories over CD Bidasoa Irun and FH Hafnarfjordur. Across their last five games, Limoges have averaged 35.0 goals scored against 30.2 conceded—a notably stronger offensive output than their hosts and a tighter defensive record.
Head-to-head
No previous meetings between these sides are recorded, so there is no historical pattern to draw upon. Both teams will approach this fixture on current form alone.
Key factors
Limoges' attacking efficiency stands out: they have scored 35 goals per game in their recent run, compared to Montpellier's 31.8. Defensively, Limoges have also been more solid, conceding 30.2 per game versus Montpellier's 30.4. Montpellier's home record offers limited comfort—they drew with Chambery and lost to Nantes at this venue in recent weeks. Limoges' away form, by contrast, has been productive. The visitors' ability to sustain attacking pressure while maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial. For Montpellier, tightening their defence and matching Limoges' intensity will be essential if they are to avoid a second consecutive home setback.
Prediction
The statistical picture suggests a tight encounter. Limoges show the edge in recent form metrics with superior scoring and a marginally better defensive record, yet Montpellier's home advantage and their own competitive record keep this match finely balanced. Both sides are capable of scoring around 32 goals in regulation time, making a close result the most probable outcome. The marginal differences in recent performance do not justify separating the two sides.
This match is too close to call. Limoges hold a slight lean based on their recent attacking potency and defensive solidity, but Montpellier's home status and competitive standing mean the outcome remains genuinely uncertain. Expect a competitive, evenly contested affair that could go either way.
Match info
Tournaments:
Starligue(2026)
Type
League
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Montpellier
L
D
L
D
W
Limoges
W
W
W
W
W
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSG | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 |  Nantes | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  Montpellier | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 4 |  Limoges | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 5 |  Nimes | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 |  Tremblay | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Provence Aix | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 |  Caen | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 |  Saran | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 10 |  Chartres | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 11 |  Selestat | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 12 |  St. Raphael | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 13 |  Chambery Savoie | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 |  Toulouse | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Cesson Rennes-Metropole | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 16 |  Dunkerque | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
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