Football ELO rankings

Ligue 2 team ELO ranking

Compare Ligue 2 clubs using their latest reliably observed ELO. Recent form adds short-term context without replacing baseline team strength.

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Ligue 2 team ELO ranking

Season : 2026-2027 · Latest observation : 2026-11-07

ELO leaderMontpellier Hérault SC
Average ELO1469
ELO spread213
Teams covered18

Rank teams by

Rank teams by
RankTeamCurrent ELOMatchesRecent form
1Montpellier Hérault SC160111
2Stade de Reims159712
3AS Saint-Étienne156510
4Red Star FC15129
5FC Annecy150411
6Pau FC149810
7Rodez AF149010
8AS Nancy-Lorraine148111
9Dijon FCO14676
10EA Guingamp14549
11USL Dunkerque143612
12FC Sochaux-Montbéliard14326
13US Boulogne142611
14FC Metz14156
15Stade Lavallois13969
16Clermont Foot 63139510
17Grenoble Foot 38138911
18FC Nantes13876

The ranking uses the latest reliable ELO available for every team in the selected squad. Recent form and the league table use only results from the displayed season.

ELO change is not shown because a consistent variation history is not available across every competition.

RankTeamMatchesWDLGDPts
1AS Nancy-Lorraine11812925
2Montpellier Hérault SC11722923
3AS Saint-Étienne107121022
4Stade de Reims12561921
5Pau FC10514216
6USL Dunkerque12435015
7FC Annecy11506-415
8EA Guingamp9414013
9Dijon FCO6402312
10US Boulogne11263212
11Red Star FC9315-510
12Rodez AF10316-610
13Grenoble Foot 3811317-910
14Clermont Foot 6310163-49
15FC Nantes622218
16FC Metz6222-28
17Stade Lavallois9126-95
18FC Sochaux-Montbéliard6024-62

The league table is calculated from available results (three points for a win and one for a draw), with goal difference as the first tiebreaker.

Reading

How to read the ELO ranking

ELO estimates relative team strength using results and opponent strength. It reflects a structural level, while recent form covers a much shorter run of matches. Values update as new match data becomes available.

Method

Ligue 2 statistics: quick league reading

This page helps you read Ligue 2 through several complementary angles: ELO hierarchy, recent form, match volume, home/away split and overall season structure. Ligue 2 is tighter and usually lower-scoring, with smaller team gaps and more matches decided by details. The goal is not to show a raw table only, but to turn league data into actionable context for result pages, daily match reading and AI football prediction pages.

  • Read the league hierarchy: identify the strongest clubs in the selected season.
  • Compare teams: combine ELO with recent form and match sample to separate baseline strength from short-term momentum.
  • Interpret Ligue 2 better: home/away profile and goals volume add context beyond rank alone.
  • Next step: connect this page with the Ligue 2 hub, including results and fixtures, and the team pages.
FAQ

Ligue 2 ELO FAQ

How do I read the Ligue 2 ELO ranking?

Select a season and read the team table directly. ELO helps compare relative team strength across the league.

Why combine ELO with recent form in Ligue 2?

ELO gives structural context, while short-term form helps interpret whether momentum supports or contradicts that baseline.

Where can I connect this ranking to match-level results?

Use the Ligue 2 hub to relate ELO, fixtures, results and historical reliability.