Sunday , 16 August 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' And we are off! Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jocelyn Gourvennec will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Lille OSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' The 34-year-old Florent Mollet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' Montpellier HSC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' Montpellier HSC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jose Fonte.
  • 26' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Jordan Ferri gets a Yellow card.
  • 31' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lille OSC and Montpellier HSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 33' Benjamin Andre is having his name booked by the referee on 33.
  • 34' A moment of madness from Gaetan Laborde on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Montpellier HSC will be frustrated.
  • 39' The travelling Montpellier HSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 43' The referee has no hesitation. Xeka is booked for Lille OSC — Yellow card on 43.
  • 46' Yusuf Yazici does the damage! The net is bulging and Lille OSC surge ahead!
  • 49' Brilliant from the ! Gaetan Laborde makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 54' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Montpellier HSC that had 417 games and scored 379 goals.
  • 55' Poor challenge from Teji Savanier. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 56' Jonathan David doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Teji Savanier argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 57' Jonathan David makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Lille OSC are in front.
  • 59' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 59.
  • 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Lille OSC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 69' Lille OSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
  • 70' Controversy at the stadium! Florent Mollet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Junior Sambia is booked for Montpellier HSC — Red card on 72.
  • 73' Junior Sambia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 73.
  • 77' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Joris Chotard is withdrawn and Mihajlo Ristic gets his opportunity.
  • 78' A tactical swap from Lille OSC — Domagoj Bradaric on, Angel Gomes off on 78 minutes.
  • 79' A change in the Montpellier HSC ranks — Joris Chotard exits the field as Mihajlo Ristic enters on 79.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Lille OSC team. Yusuf Yazici is replaced by Amadou Onana on 81 minute.
  • 82' The Lille OSC bench stirs into life. Jonathan David is withdrawn and Jonathan Ikone gets his opportunity.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Jonathan Ikone. He replaces Jonathan David on 83 minute.
  • 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 90' Zeki Celik has so much to prove this time. He replaces Burak Yilmaz on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Lille OSC players.

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
Jonathan Ikone 2
Issiaga Sylla 2
Gaetan Laborde 2
Yusuf Yazici 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.