On matchweek 8, the game between Montpellier and Clermont on Sunday ended in a scoreless draw, 0x0. To this matchday, Michel Der Zakarian's team came from a win, and Pascal Gastien's team came from a draw. Moussa Al-Tamari made a tremendous game.
After 16 minutes, Moussa Al-Tamari fired home for Montpellier. In the 26th minute, Yohann Magnin struck for Clermont. Michel Der Zakarian's team scored their second goal of the game through Téji Savanier, with 31 minutes on the clock, from the penalty spot. In the 45th minute, Cheick Konaté scored the second goal for Pascal Gastien's team. With 48 minutes on the clock, Téji Savanier fired home for Montpellier, from the penalty spot. After 54 minutes, Maxime Estève saw a red card after receiving his second yellow in the 76th minute, Michel Der Zakarian's team extended their lead with a goal from Moussa Al-Tamari. Moussa Al-Tamari reaching the landmark of five goals for the season. In time added on, Clermont saw Neto Borges leave the game early with a direct red card.
After the result Montpellier are 12th in the table, with 9 points, while Clermont sit 18th place, with 2 points. In their next fixture, Michel Der Zakarian's team will play away against Nantes, while Pascal Gastien's team visit Lyon.
| Montpellier | Clermont | |||
| 7 | 9 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
4 | Total Tackles | 4 | ||
| 7 | 4 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Ball steals | 8 | 7 |
| 7 | 102 | Total Passes | 43 | 8 |
| 7 | 75 | Passes Completed | 33 | 8 |
| - | Saves | 7 | 7 | |
| 7 | 4 | Fouls Committed | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 5 | 7 |
