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
Key match information
Boulogne played Montpellier in Ligue 2 (France). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Boulogne: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Montpellier: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Boulogne scores 1.00 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Montpellier scores 1.06 and concedes 1.06. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Boulogne 56%, Montpellier 44%. Over 2.5: Boulogne 50%, Montpellier 22%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Boulogne: 11.8 shots per match, Montpellier: 12.9.
Match halves
Boulogne: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.72. Montpellier: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Boulogne: 76-90+ (7 goals). Montpellier: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 2: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Boulogne is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Boulogne · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1 goals / match - Boulogne · 1.06 goals / match - Montpellier
Montpellier is 52% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Boulogne · 1.06 goals / match - Montpellier
Boulogne scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Montpellier scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Boulogne keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Boulogne
Over / Under - Montpellier
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Boulogne · 0.78 pts / match - Montpellier
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Boulogne - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 22%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Montpellier - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Boulogne
Montpellier
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Boulogne 1 - 0 - 0 Montpellier. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.