Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2022-23
FC Nantes
0 – 3
Full Time
Montpellier HSC
Sat 20 May 2023 · 15:00 UTC Stade de la Beaujoire HT 45' · FT 45'
Quentin Merlin 20' Y
Samuel Moutoussamy 49' Y
Florent Mollet 57' Y
Ludovic Blas 77' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Nantes vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Match Details

  • Referee Ruddy Buquet
  • Referee Guillaume Debart
  • Referee Cyril Gringore
  • Referee Marc Bollengier
  • 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

9
8
4
FC Nantes 21 games · Avg 2.2 goals Montpellier HSC
Last 5 meetings
2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-01-15 Montpellier HSC 0–3 FC Nantes 2022-03-06 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2021-10-31 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Nantes 2021-05-23 FC Nantes 1–2 Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

FC Nantes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May Montpellier HSC H 0–3 L
14 May Toulouse FC A 0–0 D
07 May RC Strasbourg Alsace H 0–2 L
03 May Stade Brestois 29 A 0–2 L
23 Apr ES Troyes AC H 2–2 D
16 Apr AJ Auxerre A 1–2 L
Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 May FC Nantes A 3–0 W
14 May FC Lorient H 1–1 D
07 May Olympique Lyonnais A 4–5 L
30 Apr AS Monaco FC A 4–0 W
23 Apr Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 1–0 W
16 Apr Lille OSC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stade de la Beaujoire. FC Nantes are looking to make home advantage count against Montpellier HSC.
  • 5' It is a substitution in FC Nantes team. Andy Delort is replaced by Mostafa Mohamed on 5 minute.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ludovic Blas made 416 appearances and scored 52 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' A moment of madness from Quentin Merlin on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Nantes will be frustrated.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Teji Savanier suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' A quiet spell here at Stade de la Beaujoire. FC Nantes seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 38' What a moment for Jordan Ferri! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 43' Boubacar Kouyate has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 47' The deadlock is broken! Arnaud Nordin gets on the scoresheet on 47 minutes.
  • 49' Samuel Moutoussamy catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Nantes must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 56' Another change for FC Nantes made on 56 minute. Nicolas Pallois leaves to be changed by Stredair Appuah.
  • 57' It’s a booking for FC Nantes player. Florent Mollet gets a Yellow card.
  • 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 67' It’s high time Pierre Aristouy made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Wahbi Khazri as he leaves the pitch. Stephy Mavididi steps in for Montpellier HSC.
  • 70' The supporters are chanting for Stephy Mavididi. He replaces Wahbi Khazri on 70 minute.
  • 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Ludovic Blas. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 78' The FC Nantes manager makes a substitution. Ludovic Blas departs to be replaced by Marcus Coco.
  • 79' Another substitution for FC Nantes to replace Quentin Merlin by Moussa Sissoko on 79 minute.
  • 84' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 86' Mamadou Sakho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Boubacar Kouyate on 86 minute.
  • 87' What composure from Falaye Sacko! The Mali international strokes it home. 0-3.
  • 88' GOAL! Falaye Sacko fires home to make it 0-4!
  • Full Time. Montpellier HSC beats FC Nantes

Lineups

FC Nantes Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pierre Aristouy

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-01-15 Montpellier HSC 0–3 FC Nantes 2022-03-06 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2021-10-31 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Nantes 2021-05-23 FC Nantes 1–2 Montpellier HSC

FC Nantes Form

2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC L 2023-05-14 Toulouse FC 0–0 FC Nantes D 2023-05-07 FC Nantes 0–2 RC Strasbourg Alsace L 2023-05-03 Stade Brestois 29 2–0 FC Nantes L 2023-04-23 FC Nantes 2–2 ES Troyes AC D 2023-04-16 AJ Auxerre 2–1 FC Nantes L

Montpellier HSC Form

2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC W 2023-05-14 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Lorient D 2023-05-07 Olympique Lyonnais 5–4 Montpellier HSC L 2023-04-30 AS Monaco FC 0–4 Montpellier HSC W 2023-04-23 Montpellier HSC 1–0 Stade Rennais FC 1901 W 2023-04-16 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23 FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: FC Nantes or Montpellier HSC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Nantes28% Draw27% Montpellier HSC45%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

FC Nantes or Draw
55%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
72%
FC Nantes or Montpellier HSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Nantes21% Draw44% Montpellier HSC35%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Nantes

Handicap FC Nantes covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 21% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
30% ✗

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