FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2021-22 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 Ruddy Buquet
- Referee Guillaume Debart
- Referee Florent Batta
- Referee Mehdi Mokhtari
- Referee
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | OGC Nice | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Nov | Olympique de Marseille | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Oct | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Racing Club de Lens | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | FC Metz | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | OGC Nice | A | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | FC Nantes | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | AS Monaco FC | A | 1–3 | L |
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' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' FC Metz have won 360 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Boubacar Kouyate has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 32' Boubacar Traore is replacing Kevin N'Doram for the FC Metz side.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pape Matar Sarr on 34 minutes.
- 36' Teji Savanier is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the attacking midfielder.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Dylan Bronn.
- 41' France international Vincent Pajot has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' What composure from Stephy Mavididi! The England international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 48' Magnificent from Sepe Elye Wahi! That is 51 goals in 417 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 52' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Ibrahima Niane on, Jemerson off on 52 minutes.
- 56' The crowd applauds Sepe Elye Wahi as he leaves the pitch. Valere Germain steps in for Montpellier HSC.
- 61' With 0 assists to his name this season, Valere Germain is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Montpellier HSC.
- 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 70' Nicolas de Preville doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' Controversy at the stadium! Florent Mollet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 73' Another substitution for Montpellier HSC to replace Jordan Ferri by Junior Sambia on 73 minute.
- 78' Over 78 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Amine Bassi is hanging Pape Matar Sarr on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Mihajlo Ristic gets a Yellow card.
- 85' A change in the Montpellier HSC ranks — Stephy Mavididi exits the field as Beni Makouana enters on 85.
- 86' Nicholas Gioacchini is replacing Teji Savanier for the Montpellier HSC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Kevin N'Doram ↓ Boubacar Traore 32'
-
5
Jemerson ↓ Ibrahima Niane 52'
- 17
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Lamine Gueye 81'
- 16
- 14
- 9
- 18
- 2
- 23
-
15
Pape Matar Sarr ↓ Amine Bassi 81'
Bench
- 12
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↑ 52'
- 30
-
21
Amine Bassi ↑ 81'
- 22
-
8
Boubacar Traore ↑ 32'
- 26
-
20
Lamine Gueye ↑ 81'
- 33
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 31
- 25
-
12
Jordan Ferri ↓ Junior Sambia 73'
- 11
-
10
Stephy Mavididi ↓ Beni Makouana 85'
- 1
- 2
- 7
- 13
-
21
Sepe Elye Wahi ↓ Valere Germain 56'
Bench
- 16
- 8
-
6
Junior Sambia ↑ 73'
-
9
Valere Germain ↑ 56'
- 18
-
23
Nicholas Gioacchini ↑ 86'
-
28
Beni Makouana ↑ 85'
- 26
- 34
- 34
Coach
Olivier Dall'Oglio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teji Savanier | 3 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Arnaud Souquet | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Montpellier HSC 72% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Montpellier HSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
64%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
64%
FC Metz or Montpellier HSC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montpellier HSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.6%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 0
7.2%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Montpellier HSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 19% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.