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AS Saint-Étienne vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2021-22
Sat 5 Feb 2022 · 16:00 UTC Stade Geoffroy Guichard HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

AS Saint-Etienne vs Montpellier HSCLigue 1 at Stade Geoffroy Guichard.

Match Details

  • Referee Thomas Leonard
  • Referee Mathieu Vernice
  • Referee Gilles Lang
  • Referee Cedric Dos Santos
  • Referee Laurent Coniglio
  • Referee Stephanie Frappart

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb Montpellier HSC H 3–1 W
26 Jan Angers SCO A 1–0 W
21 Jan Olympique Lyonnais A 0–1 L
15 Jan Racing Club de Lens H 1–2 L
22 Dec FC Nantes H 0–1 L
11 Dec Stade de Reims A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Feb AS Saint-Étienne A 1–3 L
23 Jan AS Monaco FC H 3–2 W
19 Jan ES Troyes AC H 0–1 L
16 Jan RC Strasbourg Alsace A 1–3 L
22 Dec Angers SCO H 4–1 W
11 Dec Stade Brestois 29 A 4–0 W

Key Stats

37% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' AS Saint-Étienne have kicked off against Montpellier HSC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 11' Sepe Elye Wahi does the damage! The net is bulging and Montpellier HSC surge ahead!
  • 16' Controversy at the stadium! Eliaquim Mangala argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 21' It is a cagey affair so far. AS Saint-Étienne in their trying to find a way past Montpellier HSC's compact .
  • 26' AS Saint-Étienne currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Olivier Dall'Oglio might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' The home supporters are growing impatient. AS Saint-Étienne must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. AS Saint-Étienne and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 58' AS Saint-Etienne make a change. Denis Bouanga trudges off to be replaced by Arnaud Nordin on 58 minutes.
  • 59' Sada Thioub is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yvann Macon at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Montpellier HSC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 68' A change in the Montpellier HSC ranks — Nicholas Gioacchini exits the field as Sacha Delaye enters on 68.
  • 69' The Montpellier HSC manager makes a substitution. Jonas Omlin departs to be replaced by Dimitry Bertaud.
  • 70' Time for substitution for AS Saint-Etienne. Zaydou Youssouf is replaced by Aimen Moueffek.
  • 75' Dimitry Bertaud needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 77' Beni Makouana gets the nod from Montpellier HSC. He replaces Sepe Elye Wahi and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Eliaquim Mangala as he leaves the pitch. Adil Aouchiche steps in for AS Saint-Etienne.
  • 82' What a strike from Romain Hamouma! The score is 0-2.
  • 84' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Florent Mollet has done his job and it is now time for Leo Leroy to step up.
  • 89' Montpellier HSC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 90' Brilliant from the ! Arnaud Nordin makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 90.
  • It finishes all square. AS Saint-Étienne and Montpellier HSC share the spoils 3-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49 AS Saint-Etienne xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: AS Saint-Etienne or Montpellier HSC 73% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AS Saint-Etienne44% Draw27% Montpellier HSC29%
Actual: AS Saint-Etienne win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 29%
71%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

AS Saint-Etienne or Draw
71%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
56%
AS Saint-Etienne or Montpellier HSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AS Saint-Etienne30% Draw47% Montpellier HSC23%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
7.2%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — AS Saint-Etienne

Handicap AS Saint-Etienne covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 8% 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% 79%
-1 21% 21% 59%
-0.5 41% 59%
+0.5 70% 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

AS Saint-Etienne keeps clean sheet
30%
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
23%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.