Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
- Lille OSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruddy Buquet
- Referee Guillaume Debart
- Referee Julien Pacelli
- Referee Willy Delajod
- Referee Thierry Bouille
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (21 games)
52%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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
Lille OSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 26
- 12
- 16
- 23
- 19
-
14
Jonathan Bamba ↓ Luiz Araujo 55'
-
8
Xeka ↓ Thiago Maia 65'
-
7
Rafael Leao ↓ Loic Remy 77'
- 4
Bench
-
9
Loic Remy ↑ 77'
- 10
- 1
- 22
-
20
Thiago Maia ↑ 65'
- 24
-
11
Luiz Araujo ↑ 55'
Coach
Christophe Galtier
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 40
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 8
- 10
-
25
Florent Mollet ↓ Facundo Piriz 79'
-
32
Petar Skuletic ↓ Junior Sambia 60'
- 14
-
26
Mihajlo Ristic ↓ Paul Lasne 46'
Bench
-
7
Paul Lasne ↑ 46'
-
23
Facundo Piriz ↑ 79'
-
6
Junior Sambia ↑ 60'
- 19
- 30
- 15
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jonathan David | 8 |
| Andy Delort | 3 |
| Jonathan Ikone | 2 |
| Issiaga Sylla | 2 |
| Gaetan Laborde | 2 |
| Yusuf Yazici | 2 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 1 |
| Angel Gomes | 1 |
Head to Head
Lille OSC Form
Montpellier HSC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

