FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 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 | FC Nantes | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Metz | 34 | 17 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Racing Club de Lens | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lille OSC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Olympique de Marseille | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Monaco FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | ES Troyes AC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | OGC Nice | 0 | 0 |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Saint-Symphorien!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 26' Habib Diallo does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 31' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and Montpellier HSC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Hilton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Joris Chotard has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 46' Fresh legs for Montpellier HSC! Junior Sambia comes on to replace Pedro Mendes.
- 47' Opa Nguette adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Habib Diallo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 62' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' Daniel Congre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 64.
- 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Souleymane Camara. He replaces Gaetan Laborde on 71 minute.
- 72' Magnificent from Andy Delort! That is 70 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 77' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 78' What a moment for Junior Sambia! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Stoppila Sunzu exits the field as Farid Boulaya enters on 80.
- 83' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 83 minute. Teji Savanier leaves to be changed by Joris Chotard.
- 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 89' Ibrahima Niane gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Opa Nguette and will look to change the dynamic.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Maxime Esteve | 1 |
| Aaron Leya Iseka | 1 |
| Issiaga Sylla | 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.