Montpellier's struggles continue as they remain winless in their last seven matches, with five losses and two draws. Their situation is particularly troubling given that some of these defeats have come against direct relegation rivals, including a 1-3 home loss to Angers and a narrow 0-1 defeat to Saint-Étienne.

To make matters worse, their latest match saw them lose two key players, Ferry and Kouyaté, to red cards, further complicating their fight for survival.

Looking at the head-to-head record, Monaco has a clear edge, with four wins and just one loss in their last five encounters with Montpellier. While Monaco has experienced a slight dip in form recently, going winless in three games, their struggles pale in comparison to their opponents. Currently, Monaco sits just one point behind fourth-placed Nice and needs to start picking up points to secure a top-three finish and ensure Champions League football next season.

Monaco has been relatively strong on the road, collecting 14 points with a positive goal difference of 14:8. However, their recent away form has been less convincing, with just one win in their last five outings—a 3-1 victory against Strasbourg. This match presents a crucial opportunity for Monaco to get back on track and capitalize on Montpellier's woes.