Boulogne vs Montpellier: match statistics
Montpellier appears to be the favorite for this fixture despite playing away. Boulogne sits 16th in the table with only a 22% home win rate and a dramatic goal difference of -8 in home matches, conceding an average of 2.11 goals per game. The hosts have won only once in their last 5 matches and have a 67% loss rate in home games. Montpellier presents significantly better form with a goal difference of -1 away, a 38% away win rate, and a better defense (0.88 goals conceded on average per away match). The visitors also have an advantage in possession (50% vs 42%) and superior xG metrics, indicating higher quality in chance creation. Given Boulogne's poor home form and Montpellier's more solid performance on the road, the visitors have a real chance of taking three points, although a draw remains possible due to Montpellier's 25% draw rate away.
Boulogne vs Montpellier: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Boulogne played against Montpellier in Ligue 2 (France). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Boulogne has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Montpellier has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Boulogne scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.61. Montpellier scores 1.06 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Boulogne's games and 44% of Montpellier's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 22%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.37 per game. Boulogne takes 11.8 shots per game, while Montpellier takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Boulogne leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Montpellier leads at halftime in 11% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Boulogne's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Montpellier, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Montpellier appears to be the favorite for this fixture despite playing away. Boulogne sits 16th in the table with only a 22% home win rate and a dramatic goal difference of -8 in home matches, conceding an average of 2.11 goals per game. The hosts have won only once in their last 5 matches and have a 67% loss rate in home games. Montpellier presents significantly better form with a goal difference of -1 away, a 38% away win rate, and a better defense (0.88 goals conceded on average per away match). The visitors also have an advantage in possession (50% vs 42%) and superior xG metrics, indicating higher quality in chance creation. Given Boulogne's poor home form and Montpellier's more solid performance on the road, the visitors have a real chance of taking three points, although a draw remains possible due to Montpellier's 25% draw rate away.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Boulogne | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Boulogne is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Boulogne · 0.8 pts / game - Montpellier
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Montpellier is 6% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Boulogne · 1.06 goals / game - Montpellier
Montpellier is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.61 goals / game - Boulogne · 1.06 goals / game - Montpellier
Boulogne scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Montpellier scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Boulogne keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Boulogne
Over / Under - Montpellier
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Montpellier is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.61 pts / game - Boulogne · 0.78 pts / game - Montpellier
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Boulogne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Boulogne
Montpellier
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 2).
Teams vs league
| Boulogne | Liga | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.61 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 52% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 48% | ▼ 22% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 73% | ▼ 56% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Boulogne's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Montpellier. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Boulogne vs Montpellier?
The Ligue 2 match finished Boulogne 1:0 Montpellier. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Boulogne vs Montpellier?
Boulogne score 1.00 goals per game on average and Montpellier 1.06. The Ligue 2 average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Boulogne's matches and 44% of Montpellier's.
What form are Boulogne and Montpellier in?
Over the last 5 games Boulogne have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Montpellier 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Boulogne vs Montpellier?
The statistical background for Boulogne vs Montpellier — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.