Montpellier HSC coach Jean Fernandez has made three changes to the side that were humbled by Monaco last weekend.
Teddy Mezague, Jonas Martin and Djamel Bakar all come into the team, while Daniel Congre, Anthony Mounier and Emanuel Herrera miss out.
Sochaux boss Eric Hely has also made a triple alteration to his side that were beaten by Lyon last time out.
Ryad Boudebouz, Mathieu Peybernes drop to the bench with Sloan Privat missing out altogether, while Thierry Doubai, Sebastien Roudet and Vincent Nogueira all come into the starting lineup.
Montpellier: Pionnier, Hilton, Tienes, Mezague, Deplagne, Marveaux, Martin, Stambouli, Bakar, Camara, Montano
Sochaux: Pouplin, Carlao, Corchia, Faussurier, Kante, Contout, Doubai, Eickmayer, Nogueira, Roudet, Bakambu
Matt Cotton
