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FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2019-20
FC Nantes
1 – 0
Full Time
Montpellier HSC
Sat 31 Aug 2019 · 18:00 UTC HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'
Y 28' Pedro Mendes
Abdoul Kader Bamba 33' Y
Y 45' Gaetan Laborde
Mehdi Abeid 71' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 .

Match Details

  • Referee Cyril Mugnier
  • Referee Olivier Thual
  • Referee Karim Abed
  • Referee Bastien Dechepy
  • Referee Mikael Berchebru

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

9
8
4
FC Nantes 21 games · Avg 2.2 goals Montpellier HSC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-31 FC Nantes 1–0 Montpellier HSC 2019-05-18 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes 2019-01-08 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2018-03-17 FC Nantes 0–0 Montpellier HSC 2017-10-15 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes

Recent Form

FC Nantes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Montpellier HSC H 1–0 W
24 Aug Amiens SC A 2–1 W
17 Aug Olympique de Marseille H 0–0 D
11 Aug Lille OSC A 1–2 L
24 May RC Strasbourg Alsace H 0–1 L
18 May Montpellier HSC A 1–1 D
Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug FC Nantes A 0–1 L
27 Aug Olympique Lyonnais H 1–0 W
17 Aug FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 1–1 D
10 Aug Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 0–1 L
24 May Olympique de Marseille A 0–1 L
18 May FC Nantes H 1–1 D

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Montpellier HSC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Nantes in their trying to find a way past Montpellier HSC's compact .
  • 10' Charles Traore, a Mali , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' The 30-year-old Mihajlo Ristic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 28' Controversy at the stadium! Pedro Mendes argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 33' The referee calls foul for Abdoul Kader Bamba. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' Montpellier HSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 45' Gaetan Laborde has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
  • 50' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 55' FC Nantes are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
  • 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Nantes must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 70' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mehdi Abeid on 71 minutes.
  • 76' Andrei Girotto has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 77' Florent Mollet makes way for Keagan Dolly at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from Montpellier HSC.
  • 82' FC Nantes ring the changes. Imran Louza has done his job and it is now time for Cristian Benavente to step up.
  • 84' Assisted by Moses Simon with the perfectly-timed delivery and Abdoulaye Toure makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 87' Souleymane Camara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Delort on 87 minute.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Abdoul Kader Bamba as he leaves the pitch. Samuel Moutoussamy steps in for FC Nantes.
  • With this win, FC Nantes is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

FC Nantes Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Gourcuff

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Matthis Abline 3
Mostafa Mohamed 3
Falaye Sacko 2
Randal Kolo Muani 2
Andy Delort 2
Akor Adams 2
Moses Simon 2
Ludovic Blas 2

Head to Head

2019-08-31 FC Nantes 1–0 Montpellier HSC 2019-05-18 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes 2019-01-08 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2018-03-17 FC Nantes 0–0 Montpellier HSC 2017-10-15 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes

FC Nantes Form

2019-08-31 FC Nantes 1–0 Montpellier HSC W 2019-08-24 Amiens SC 1–2 FC Nantes W 2019-08-17 FC Nantes 0–0 Olympique de Marseille D 2019-08-11 Lille OSC 2–1 FC Nantes L 2019-05-24 FC Nantes 0–1 RC Strasbourg Alsace L 2019-05-18 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes D

Montpellier HSC Form

2019-08-31 FC Nantes 1–0 Montpellier HSC L 2019-08-27 Montpellier HSC 1–0 Olympique Lyonnais W 2019-08-17 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 1–1 Montpellier HSC D 2019-08-10 Montpellier HSC 0–1 Stade Rennais FC 1901 L 2019-05-24 Olympique de Marseille 1–0 Montpellier HSC L 2019-05-18 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.08 FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Nantes47% Draw32% Montpellier HSC21%
Actual: FC Nantes win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

FC Nantes or Draw
79%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
53%
FC Nantes or Montpellier HSC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Nantes27% Draw58% Montpellier HSC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
1%

Asian Handicap — FC Nantes

Handicap FC Nantes covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 25% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 78% — 22%
+1 78% 15% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
35% ✓

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