Thursday , 2 July 2026

Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2021-22
Lille OSC
2 – 1
Full Time
Montpellier HSC
Sun 29 Aug 2021 · 15:05 UTC Stade Pierre-Mauroy HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Junior Sambia
Jose Fonte 25' Y
Y 26' Jordan Ferri
Benjamin Andre 33' Y
Y 34' Gaetan Laborde
Xeka 43' Y
Y 55' Teji Savanier
Y 56' Teji Savanier
Y 59' Joris Chotard
Y 70' Florent Mollet
R 72' Junior Sambia
R 73' Junior Sambia

Overview

Match Preview

Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Match Details

  • Referee Amaury Delerue
  • Referee Stephan Luzi
  • Referee Alexandre Perreau Niel
  • Referee Alexandre Viala
  • Referee William Lavis
  • Referee Stephane Bre

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

11
5
5
Lille OSC 21 games · Avg 2.5 goals Montpellier HSC
Last 5 meetings
2021-08-29 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC 2021-04-16 Lille OSC 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-23 Montpellier HSC 2–3 Lille OSC 2019-12-13 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC 2019-02-17 Lille OSC 0–0 Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

Lille OSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug Montpellier HSC H 2–1 W
21 Aug AS Saint-Étienne A 1–1 D
14 Aug OGC Nice H 0–4 L
08 Aug FC Metz A 3–3 D
23 May Angers SCO A 2–1 W
16 May AS Saint-Étienne H 0–0 D
Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Aug Lille OSC A 1–2 L
22 Aug FC Lorient H 3–1 W
15 Aug Stade de Reims A 3–3 D
08 Aug Olympique de Marseille H 2–3 L
23 May FC Nantes A 2–1 W
16 May Stade Brestois 29 H 0–0 D

Key Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Lille OSC to score. At the same time, Montpellier HSC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Montpellier HSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' It looks surprising Lille OSC does not make any changes. Dimitry Bertaud has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Florent Mollet has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 20' Lille OSC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Montpellier HSC's shape.
  • 24' Junior Sambia was booked on 24.
  • 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jose Fonte on 25.
  • 26' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordan Ferri.
  • 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Benjamin Andre argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gaetan Laborde on 34 minutes.
  • 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 43' Controversy at the stadium! Xeka argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' Yusuf Yazici doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 49' Gaetan Laborde is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 54' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Teji Savanier. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 56' Jonathan David puts Lille OSC on the lead.
  • 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Teji Savanier on 56.
  • 57' GOAL! Jonathan David scores on 57.
  • 59' The referee shows Montpellier HSC player a Yellow card on 59.
  • 64' Lille OSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 69' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 70' Montpellier HSC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Junior Sambia is booked for Montpellier HSC — Red card on 72.
  • 73' The referee shows Montpellier HSC player a Red card on 73.
  • 77' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Joris Chotard has done his job and it is now time for Mihajlo Ristic to step up.
  • 78' The whistle greets Angel Gomes as he departs to be replaced by Domagoj Bradaric.
  • 79' Another substitution for Montpellier HSC to replace Joris Chotard by Mihajlo Ristic on 79 minute.
  • 81' Time for substitution for Lille OSC. Yusuf Yazici is replaced by Amadou Onana.
  • 82' Jonathan David makes way for Jonathan Ikone at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Lille OSC.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Ikone. He replaces Jonathan David on 83 minute.
  • 88' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maxime Esteve made 417 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Lille OSC. Burak Yilmaz is replaced by Zeki Celik.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

Lille OSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jocelyn Gourvennec

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Dall'Oglio

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jonathan David 8
Andy Delort 3
Issiaga Sylla 2
Gaetan Laborde 2
Yusuf Yazici 2
Jonathan Ikone 2
Renato Sanches 1
Remy Cabella 1

Head to Head

2021-08-29 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC 2021-04-16 Lille OSC 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-23 Montpellier HSC 2–3 Lille OSC 2019-12-13 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC 2019-02-17 Lille OSC 0–0 Montpellier HSC

Lille OSC Form

2021-08-29 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC W 2021-08-21 AS Saint-Étienne 1–1 Lille OSC D 2021-08-14 Lille OSC 0–4 OGC Nice L 2021-08-08 FC Metz 3–3 Lille OSC D 2021-05-23 Angers SCO 1–2 Lille OSC W 2021-05-16 Lille OSC 0–0 AS Saint-Étienne D

Montpellier HSC Form

2021-08-29 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC L 2021-08-22 Montpellier HSC 3–1 FC Lorient W 2021-08-15 Stade de Reims 3–3 Montpellier HSC D 2021-08-08 Montpellier HSC 2–3 Olympique de Marseille L 2021-05-23 FC Nantes 1–2 Montpellier HSC W 2021-05-16 Montpellier HSC 0–0 Stade Brestois 29 D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.45 Lille OSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: Lille OSC or Montpellier HSC 74% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lille OSC45% Draw26% Montpellier HSC29%
Actual: Lille OSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Lille OSC or Draw
71%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
55%
Lille OSC or Montpellier HSC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Lille OSC29% Draw46% Montpellier HSC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Lille OSC

Handicap Lille OSC covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 18% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Lille OSC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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