Sunday , 16 August 2026

FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
FC Metz
0 – 1
Full Time
Montpellier HSC
Sun 17 Dec 2023 · 14:00 UTC Stade Saint Symphorien HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 9' Maxime Esteve
Pape Diallo 53' Y
Y 74' Christopher Jullien
Y 85' Benjamin Lecomte
Matthieu Udol 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint Symphorien.

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Bollengier
  • Assistant 1 Thomas Luczynski
  • Assistant 2 Laurent Coniglio

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

1
4
3
FC Metz 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals Montpellier HSC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-16 Montpellier HSC 0–2 FC Metz

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec Montpellier HSC H 0–1 L
10 Dec Stade Brestois 29 H 0–1 L
03 Dec Lille OSC A 0–2 L
26 Nov FC Lorient A 3–2 W
12 Nov FC Nantes H 3–1 W
05 Nov Olympique Lyonnais A 1–1 D
Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec FC Metz A 1–0 W
08 Dec Racing Club de Lens H 0–0 D
03 Dec AS Monaco FC A 0–2 L
29 Nov Clermont Foot 63 H 1–1 D
26 Nov Stade Brestois 29 H 1–3 L
10 Nov OGC Nice H 0–0 D

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Montpellier HSC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 9' A stunning finish from Maxime Esteve — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 14' It looks surprising Montpellier HSC does not make any changes. Becir Omeragic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 29' 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.
  • 34' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 39' Montpellier HSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 44' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Lamine Camara makes way for Kevin N'Doram at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
  • 51' FC Metz is showing some good football. However, FC Metz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pape Diallo on 53 minutes.
  • 55' Joel Asoro is replacing Pape Diallo for the FC Metz side.
  • 60' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Montpellier HSC — Tanguy Coulibaly on, Musa Al Taamari off on 64 minutes.
  • 69' The 26-year-old Danley Jean Jacques has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Der Zakarian might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and Montpellier HSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 85' The referee has no hesitation. Benjamin Lecomte is booked for Montpellier HSC — Yellow card on 85.
  • 86' The whistle greets Maxime Colin as he departs to be replaced by Cheikh Sabaly.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matthieu Udol.
  • The final score is 0-1.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

Montpellier HSC Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 3
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Thomas Delaine 2
Louis Mafouta 2
Pape Matar Sarr 1
Stephy Mavididi 1
Andy Delort 1
Junior Sambia 1

Head to Head

2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-16 Montpellier HSC 0–2 FC Metz

FC Metz Form

2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC L 2023-12-10 FC Metz 0–1 Stade Brestois 29 L 2023-12-03 Lille OSC 2–0 FC Metz L 2023-11-26 FC Lorient 2–3 FC Metz W 2023-11-12 FC Metz 3–1 FC Nantes W 2023-11-05 Olympique Lyonnais 1–1 FC Metz D

Montpellier HSC Form

2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC W 2023-12-08 Montpellier HSC 0–0 Racing Club de Lens D 2023-12-03 AS Monaco FC 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2023-11-29 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Clermont Foot 63 D 2023-11-26 Montpellier HSC 1–3 Stade Brestois 29 L 2023-11-10 Montpellier HSC 0–0 OGC Nice D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: FC Metz or Montpellier HSC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Metz36% Draw31% Montpellier HSC33%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
68%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
64%
FC Metz or Montpellier HSC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Metz25% Draw52% Montpellier HSC23%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
6.9%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 21% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 19% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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