Match report

Grenoble and Montpellier Draw 1-1 in Ligue 2 Clash

Grenoble
Grenoble
1–1
FT
Montpellier
Montpellier
Dec 13, 2025

Grenoble secured a point against Montpellier with a 1-1 draw, showcasing resilience and determination. In an evenly matched contest, Montpellier took the lead through T. Savanier's goal but Grenoble bounced back quickly with N. Elphege scoring to equalize. The result means both teams move on from the game without losing ground in Ligue 2.

Key Facts

  • • Montpellier took an early lead through T. Savanier's goal (62')
  • • Grenoble equalized shortly after with a goal by N. Elphege (81')
  • • N. Zahui provided the assist for Grenoble’s goal
  • • T. Chennahi received a yellow card for Montpellier at 86'
  • • Multiple substitutions on both sides, including M. Djitte and Y. Diaby for Grenoble

Lineups

Grenoble

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 16 B. Allain (G)
  • 17 S. Delos (D)
  • 29 G. Paquiez (D)
  • 24 L. Mouyokolo (D)
  • 33 E. Sarikaya (D)
  • 26 M. Mion (D)
  • 25 T. Valls (M)
  • 8 J. Benet (M)
  • 11 M. Bangre (M)
  • 7 Y. Diaby (F)
  • 2 M. Djitte (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Pattier
  • 5 C. Vidal
  • 27 M. Xantippe
  • 18 H. Mbock
  • 30 S. Diba
  • 19 N. Zahui
  • 23 N. Elphege

Montpellier

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Ngapandouetnbu (G)
  • 29 E. Tchato (D)
  • 27 B. Omeragic (D)
  • 6 C. Jullien (D)
  • 21 L. Mincarelli (D)
  • 44 T. Chennahi (M)
  • 77 E. Junior Pereira da Silva (M)
  • 7 N. Mbuku (M)
  • 11 T. Savanier (M)
  • 14 V. Orakpo (M)
  • 19 A. Mendy (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Michel
  • 38 A. Ebener
  • 3 N. El Hannach
  • 23 Y. Mouanga
  • 37 L. Da Silva
  • 24 J. Ndiaye
  • 18 N. Pays

Timeline

  1. Montpellier
    62' Montpellier Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Savanier · Assist: N. Mbuku
  2. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mion · On: M. Xantippe
  3. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bangre · On: H. Mbock
  4. Grenoble
    63' Grenoble subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Djitte · On: N. Elphege
  5. Grenoble
    78' Grenoble subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Diaby · On: N. Zahui
  6. Grenoble
    81' Grenoble Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Elphege · Assist: N. Zahui
  7. Montpellier
    86' Montpellier Card · Yellow Card
    T. Chennahi

    Foul

  8. Grenoble
    87' Grenoble subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Sarikaya · On: C. Vidal
  9. Montpellier
    89' Montpellier subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Chennahi · On: Y. Mouanga
  10. Montpellier
    89' Montpellier subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Orakpo · On: N. Pays

Match Stats

Stat Grenoble Montpellier
Fouls 16 13
Pass Accuracy 76% 80%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 11
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 358 456
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 271 366
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Montpellier's T. Savanier scored in the 62nd minute to give them an early advantage against Grenoble.
  • ▸ Grenoble immediately responded with a goal from N. Elphege, bringing the game level at 81 minutes.