FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
- FC Nantes 34 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Willy Delajod
- Referee Yannick Boutry
- Referee Mathieu Vernice
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee Franck Schneider
- Referee Gilles Lang
- Referee William Lavis
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Montpellier HSC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Olympique de Marseille | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Nov | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Nov | Angers SCO | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | FC Nantes | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | Lille OSC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | AS Monaco FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Angers SCO | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Nantes to score. At the same time, Montpellier HSC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 11' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pedro Mendes on 11.
- 16' FC Nantes are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 19' Gaetan Laborde was booked on 19.
- 24' Brazil international Diego Carlos has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' Montpellier HSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 34' The travelling Montpellier HSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 39' FC Nantes are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montpellier HSC's shape.
- 44' Pedro Mendes is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Nantes so far.
- 49' Montpellier HSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Nantes is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' FC Nantes make a change. Kara Mbodji trudges off to be replaced by Anthony Limbombe on 57 minutes.
- 62' Magnificent from Abdul Majeed Waris! That is 10 goals in 426 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Abdoulaye Toure. He receives a Yellow card.
- 69' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' Fresh legs for Montpellier HSC! Florent Mollet comes on to replace Junior Sambia.
- 75' Petar Skuletic has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 81' Nicolas Pallois adds to his 0 season tally! FC Nantes lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Kalifa Coulibaly. He replaces Emiliano Sala on 82 minute.
- 86' Paul Lasne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Damien Le Tallec on 86 minute.
- 87' The crowd applauds Abdul Majeed Waris as he leaves the pitch. Samuel Moutoussamy steps in for FC Nantes.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Paul Lasne.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Nantes to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Nantes Lineups
Starting XI
- 30
- 25
- 6
- 4
- 28
- 19
- 3
- 20
- 9
-
5
Kara Mbodji ↓ Anthony Limbombe 57'
- 10
Bench
-
22
Anthony Limbombe ↑ 57'
- 2
- 13
- 1
-
18
Samuel Moutoussamy ↑ 87'
-
7
Kalifa Coulibaly ↑ 82'
- 17
Coach
Vahid Halilhodžić
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 11
- 40
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 5
- 8
-
6
Junior Sambia ↓ Florent Mollet 70'
- 10
-
14
Damien Le Tallec ↓ Paul Lasne 86'
Bench
- 16
- 31
-
7
Paul Lasne ↑ 86'
- 23
- 19
-
25
Florent Mollet ↑ 70'
-
32
Petar Skuletic ↑ 70'
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mostafa Mohamed | 3 |
| Matthis Abline | 3 |
| Akor Adams | 2 |
| Moses Simon | 2 |
| Ludovic Blas | 2 |
| Florent Mollet | 2 |
| Falaye Sacko | 2 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Nantes Form
Montpellier HSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.42
FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Nantes win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Nantes or Draw
78%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
50%
FC Nantes or Montpellier HSC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
13.1%
0 – 0
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Nantes
| Handicap | FC Nantes covers | Push | Montpellier HSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 24% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.