The hosts Sunday is ranked 13th in international regatta, in this debut season accounting for a win, two draws and one defeat. The team coached by Frederic Hantz is unbeaten in the last two stages, terminad at 1-1, both in dealing with Rennes at home, and away from Guingamp. Interestingly, in southern France team managed to score in all four stages which were held so far.

Although there were changes quite numerous in the group coached by Lucien Favre, Nice continuing good developments from last season (edition that ended a fourth position), with a start launched in the new season: three wins and a equal results, performance that ranks second on equal points (10) leader AS Monaco. The band on the Mediterranean coast to hit transfer market recently, obtaining the signature of Mario Balotelli. The impact of “Super Mario” was felt immediately, the talented Italian player scoring twice in the last round victory (3-2) in front of Marseille. Unfortunately for him and his fans Nice, good things were not repeated and midweek, when French band was defeated by Schalke (0-1) at home in the inaugural round of the Europa League groups.

Nice won both previous encounters of the season: 1-0 at home and 2-0 at Stade de la Mosson. It is also worth noting that the guests on Sunday have scored when right Montpellier in the previous 10 direct duels.

Montpellier: Jourdren – Congre, Hilton, Roussillon, Vanden Borre – Boudebouz, Sanson, Skhirat, Sylla – Mouna, Berigaud

Nice: Cardinale – Bays, Sarr, Dante – Souquet, Bodmer, Walter, Seri, Dalbert – Plea, Balotelli