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Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2018-19
Sun 17 Feb 2019 · 14:00 UTC Stade Pierre-Mauroy HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Hilton
Xeka 37' Y
Jose Fonte 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSCLigue 1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Match Details

  • Referee Ruddy Buquet
  • Referee Guillaume Debart
  • Referee Julien Pacelli
  • Referee Willy Delajod
  • Referee Thierry Bouille

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Montpellier HSC H 0–0 D
10 Feb En Avant Guingamp A 2–0 W
01 Feb OGC Nice H 4–0 W
25 Jan Olympique de Marseille A 2–1 W
18 Jan Amiens SC H 2–1 W
11 Jan SM Caen A 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Feb Lille OSC A 0–0 D
10 Feb AS Monaco FC H 2–2 D
03 Feb Nimes Olympique A 1–1 D
27 Jan SM Caen H 2–0 W
20 Jan Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 0–0 D
13 Jan Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 1–1 D

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Lille OSC and Montpellier HSC.
  • 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 10' Lille OSC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montpellier HSC's shape.
  • 15' France international Benjamin Lecomte has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 20' 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 Paul Lasne suffering a number of foals already.
  • 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 29' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Hilton gets a Yellow card.
  • 34' Jonathan Bamba is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lille OSC tonight.
  • 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Xeka.
  • 42' It looks surprising Montpellier HSC does not make any changes. Facundo Piriz has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' A moment of madness from Youssouf Kone on 44 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Lille OSC will be frustrated.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Montpellier HSC team. Mihajlo Ristic is replaced by Paul Lasne on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 55' Luiz Araujo is replacing Jonathan Bamba for the Lille OSC side.
  • 56' That is a Yellow card for Montpellier HSC. Daniel Congre will be fuming at that decision.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Junior Sambia. He replaces Petar Skuletic on 60 minute.
  • 65' The whistle greets Xeka as he departs to be replaced by Thiago Maia.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 75' The 41-year-old Daniel Congre has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 77' Another change for Lille OSC made on 77 minute. Rafael Leao leaves to be changed by Loic Remy.
  • 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jose Fonte.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Florent Mollet as he leaves the pitch. Facundo Piriz steps in for Montpellier HSC.
  • 84' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 89' The travelling Montpellier HSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • It finishes all square. Lille OSC and Montpellier HSC share the spoils 0-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Lille OSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Lille OSC45% Draw30% Montpellier HSC25%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 61%
39%
± 2.5 33%
67%
± 3.5 16%
84%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Lille OSC or Draw
76%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
55%
Lille OSC or Montpellier HSC
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lille OSC29% Draw54% Montpellier HSC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.4%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Lille OSC

Handicap Lille OSC covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 13% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 24% 57%
-0.5 43% 57%
+0.5 76% 24%
+1 76% 16% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

Lille OSC keeps clean sheet
44%
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
31%

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