Nice
3/6Wins
2.0Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At home, 2 wins from 3 available matches.
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Coupe de FranceRound of 16THE MATCH CENTRENice vs Montpellier match centre
Full time
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
K. Boudache72′
A. Mendy89′
S. Diop90′
K. Peprah3′ (og)
A. Mendy69′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
NiceMontpellier
Expected goals · API-Football
5Shots on target3
22Total Shots13
65%Ball Possession35%
7Corner Kicks4
16Fouls13
0Yellow Cards4
Red Cards
2Goalkeeper Saves2
616Total passes326
537Passes accurate252
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Nice 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Montpellier 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Montpellier
2/5Wins
1.0Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 2 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 3 available matches.
Inspect Montpellier’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Nice
6 matchesResults3 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game2.0
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals4 of 6
Both teams scored4 of 6
Past results, not predictions.
Montpellier
5 matchesResults2 wins · 1 draws · 2 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals1 of 5
Both teams scored1 of 5
Past results, not predictions.
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Nice at home with Montpellier away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 04:31 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Coupe de France · 2025/26 · all league matches
NiceMontpellier
2Matches played4
6Points earned12
2Wins4
2.0Goals scored / match2.3
1.0Goals conceded / match0.0
0Clean sheets4
0Failed to score0
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Nice at home with Montpellier away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Nice
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Claude Puel
- 1
Y. DioufG - 2
K. PeprahD - 5
A. MendyD - 4
J. BahD - 3
B. MantsoungaD - 6
C. VanhoutteM - 8
S. Abdul SamedM - 11
T. LouchetM - 10
G. BernardeauM - 7
I. JanssonM - 9
Z. DialloF
Substitutes (9)
16 · M. Dupe
12 · J. Clauss
13 · E. Pereira
14 · T. Ndombele
15 · A. Abdi
17 · S. Diop
18 · K. Boudache
19 · E. Wahi
20 · M. Sanson
Montpellier
Confirmed formation3-4-3Zoumana Camara
- 1
M. MichelG - 5
J. LaporteD - 6
C. JullienD - 4
T. Sainte-LuceD - 3
N. El HannachM - 7
E. Junior Pereira da SilvaM - 8
B. OmeragicM - 2
L. MincarelliM - 10
N. PaysF - 9
A. MendyF - 11
T. SavanierF
Substitutes (9)
16 · S. Ngapandouetnbu
19 · E. Tchato
13 · T. Chennahi
15 · K. Fayad
14 · N. Homssa
12 · A. Sishuba
20 · E. Molebe
17 · N. Mbuku
18 · Y. Issoufou
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Nice
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yehvann Diouf | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Kojo Peprah Oppong | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 35 | 2 |
| Antoine Mendy | 90 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 95 | 2 |
| Abdulay Juma Bah | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 93 | 4 |
| Brad-Hamilton Mantsounga | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Charles Vanhoutte | 90 | 7.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 86 | 4 |
| Salis Abdul Samed | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 32 | — |
| Tom Louchet | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 48 | 2 |
| Gabin Bernardeau | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 28 | 2 |
| Isak Jansson | 64 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 18 | — |
| Zoumana Diallo | 64 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Jonathan Clauss | 45 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 37 | 2 |
| Morgan Sanson | 45 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 29 | 1 |
| Elye Wahi | 45 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | — |
| Sofiane Diop | 26 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 22 | — |
| Kaïl Boudache | 26 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Maxime Dupé | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ali Abdi | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tanguy Ndombélé | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Everton Pereira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Montpellier
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathieu Michel | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — |
| Julien Laporte | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 1 |
| Christopher Jullien | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Theo Sainte Luce | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 38 | 4 |
| Naoufel El Hannach | 64 | 7.5 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 2 |
| Everson Junior | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Bećir Omeragić | 81 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 23 | — |
| Lucas Mincarelli Davin | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 1 |
| Nicolas Pays | 64 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 17 | 2 |
| Alexandre Mendy | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | — |
| Teji Savanier | 64 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 26 | — |
| Enzo Tchato Mbiayi | 26 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Yanis Issoufou | 26 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 8 | — |
| Nathanaël Mbuku | 26 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 10 | — |
| Theo Chennahi | 9 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 4 | — |
| Simon Ngapandouetnbu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ayanda Sishuba | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Khalil Fayad | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nabil Homssa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Enzo Molebe | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
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