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
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers SCO | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans FC | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | OGC Nice | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Club de Lens | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | ES Troyes AC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 5 | 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
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Montpellier HSC that had 423 games and scored 384 goals.
- 10' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Arnaud Souquet is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Montpellier HSC tonight.
- 25' FC Metz seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 26' Goal! Habib Diallo scores his 100 goal in 439 matches.
- 31' Mamadou Fofana has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 39' The referee shows Montpellier HSC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Junior Sambia. He replaces Pedro Mendes on 46 minute.
- 47' A stunning finish from Opa Nguette — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' A moment of madness from Habib Diallo on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
- 57' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Geronimo Rulli suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' Zambia international Stoppila Sunzu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 64' A moment of madness from Daniel Congre on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Montpellier HSC will be frustrated.
- 69' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montpellier HSC's shape.
- 71' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 71 minute. Gaetan Laborde leaves to be changed by Souleymane Camara.
- 72' A goal from the Algeria international Andy Delort! He fires home on 72 to make it 2-1!
- 77' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' The France Junior Sambia breaks the deadlock on 78 minutes. 2-2!
- 80' The crowd applauds Stoppila Sunzu as he leaves the pitch. Farid Boulaya steps in for FC Metz.
- 83' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Teji Savanier is withdrawn and Joris Chotard gets his opportunity.
- 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 89' Ibrahima Niane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Opa Nguette at the 89 minute mark.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 1 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 1 |
| Andy Delort | 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.