Laval vs Montpellier: match facts, form and head-to-head – 20 November 2026, Ligue 2

Laval host Montpellier in what promises to be a stark contrast of ambitions, with the home side languishing in 18th place on just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, having scored only seven goals while conceding thirteen. Montpellier arrive in the north as the league’s third‑placed outfit, sitting on eleven points after three victories, two draws and a single loss, and boasting a positive goal difference of five‑four. The gap between the two clubs is evident not only in their points tallies but also in their recent form, and the encounter could prove pivotal for Laval’s survival hopes while Montpellier looks to consolidate its push for the top spots. A win for the visitors would extend their lead over the chasing pack, whereas a draw or triumph for Laval could provide a much‑needed spark in a campaign that has offered little else.