Angers SCO vs Montpellier

This Sunday, Angers SCO will face Montpellier HSC at Stade Raymond Kopa in a high-stakes Ligue 1 battle, with both teams fighting to avoid the drop.

Angers, desperate to end their six-game losing streak, last avoided defeat in February. Meanwhile, Montpellier, rooted to the bottom of the table, are hoping to snap a dismal nine-match losing run.

Since their 3-3 draw with Saint-Étienne on February 22, Alexandre Dujeux’s side has suffered six straight losses across all competitions. Their latest defeat—a 3-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain—confirmed PSG’s league title while deepening Angers’ woes.

With just 27 points, Angers sit 15th, level with Le Havre, who currently hold the relegation playoff spot. A win could lift them to 14th, overtaking Reims—but their recent home form offers little hope. Despite home advantage, Angers have lost four straight league games at Stade Raymond Kopa without scoring.

Montpellier, meanwhile, arrive in disarray. After sacking Jean-Louis Gasset, they appointed Zoumana Camara, a former PSG assistant, to "prepare for the future." However, their 2-0 loss to Le Havre extended their losing streak to nine, leaving them 12 points from safety with just six matches remaining.

With both teams in dire form, Sunday’s clash could be decisive in the fight for survival.

Given that they have surprisingly lost all but one of their away games this season across all competitions, Sunday's hosts will be hoping for the new manager's bounce to give them a boost against Angers this weekend. They will also need a significant change to leave the game with anything.

Although Montpellier's relegation has already all but been guaranteed, they might close the distance to safety to nine points if they defeat Le SCO and earn maximum points for the first time since January.

With just five games left after this weekend, La Paillade would most likely be the first team condemned to Ligue 2 by the next matchday. However, a loss might put them 15 points behind their rivals and Le Havre.