FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Matthieu Lombard
- Referee Mikael Berchebru
- Referee Clement Fabry
- Referee Stephanie Frappart
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Olympique de Marseille | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | OGC Nice | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | AS Monaco FC | 10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 10 | 16 |
| 9 | Stade Brestois 29 | 10 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Lorient | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Racing Club de Lens | 10 | 13 |
| 12 | Toulouse FC | 10 | 13 |
| 13 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | AJ Auxerre | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 10 | 8 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Montpellier HSC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | FC Nantes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Sep | Toulouse FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Sep | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | FC Metz | A | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Angers SCO | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Stade de Reims | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Oct | AS Monaco FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Nimes Olympique | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Metz launch into their encounter with Montpellier HSC.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montpellier HSC's shape.
- 15' Kevin N'Doram needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 25' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Habib Diallo makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 31' Ambroise Oyongo has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 36' Supporters expect more eagerness from Teji Savanier, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint-Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Hilton.
- 44' Montpellier HSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' Fresh legs for Montpellier HSC! Junior Sambia comes on to replace Pedro Mendes.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Opa Nguette gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
- 52' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Habib Diallo.
- 57' Montpellier HSC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' Victorien Angban, a Ivory Coast , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for Montpellier HSC. Daniel Congre will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' Montpellier HSC is showing some good football. However, Montpellier HSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 71' Another substitution for Montpellier HSC to replace Gaetan Laborde by Souleymane Camara on 71 minute.
- 72' Brilliant from the ! Andy Delort makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 72.
- 77' 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.
- 78' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Junior Sambia makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 80' The whistle greets Stoppila Sunzu as he departs to be replaced by Farid Boulaya.
- 83' A change in the Montpellier HSC ranks — Teji Savanier exits the field as Joris Chotard enters on 83.
- 88' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' The crowd applauds Opa Nguette as he leaves the pitch. Ibrahima Niane steps in for FC Metz.
- It finishes all square. FC Metz and Montpellier HSC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 25
- 20
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Ibrahima Niane 89'
- 16
- 5
- 6
-
13
Stoppila Sunzu ↓ Farid Boulaya 80'
- 19
- 28
- 18
Bench
- 1
- 3
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 80'
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↑ 89'
- 9
- 8
Coach
Vincent Hognon
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 4
-
5
Pedro Mendes ↓ Junior Sambia 46'
- 8
- 10
- 25
- 14
-
11
Teji Savanier ↓ Joris Chotard 83'
- 1
- 2
Bench
- 16
-
6
Junior Sambia ↑ 46'
-
19
Souleymane Camara ↑ 71'
- 26
-
13
Joris Chotard ↑ 83'
- 28
- 27
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teji Savanier | 3 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Gaetan Laborde | 1 |
| Daylam Meddah | 1 |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 1 |
| Mamadou Camara | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Montpellier HSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Montpellier HSC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
70%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
57%
FC Metz or Montpellier HSC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Montpellier HSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.