Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Lille OSC vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
Sun 3 Sep 2023 · 13:00 UTC Stade Pierre Mauroy 35,298 HT 45' · FT 45'
Yusuf Yazici 2' 1–0

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Benoit Millot
  • Assistant 1 Mikael Berchebru
  • Assistant 2 Cedric Favre
4 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 9.0 goals/game

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Sep Montpellier HSC H 1–0 W
27 Aug FC Lorient A 1–4 L
20 Aug FC Nantes H 2–0 W
11 Aug OGC Nice A 1–1 D
03 Jun ES Troyes AC A 1–1 D
27 May FC Nantes H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Sep Lille OSC A 0–1 L
27 Aug Stade de Reims H 1–3 L
19 Aug Olympique Lyonnais A 4–1 W
13 Aug Le Havre AC H 2–2 D
03 Jun Stade de Reims A 3–1 W
27 May OGC Nice H 2–3 L

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
52% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
60% Clean Sheets
Lille OSC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Lille OSC
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Lille OSC
Ayase Ueda 2 G
Tiago Santos 2 G
Olivier Giroud 1 G 2 A
Dilane Bakwa 1 G 1 A
Hakon Haraldsson 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Pierre Mauroy!
  • 2' What a moment for Yusuf Yazici! That strike on 2 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 7' Lille OSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
  • 12' Lille OSC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
  • 17' 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.
  • 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Becir Omeragic, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Pierre Mauroy with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 27' It looks surprising Montpellier HSC does not make any changes. Jonathan David has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 32' Tiago Santos is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lille OSC tonight.
  • 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 42' 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.
  • 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Montpellier HSC that had 422 games and scored 383 goals.
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Angel Gomes on 50 minutes.
  • 55' Lille OSC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' Time for substitution for Montpellier HSC. Leo Leroy is replaced by Arnaud Nordin.
  • 61' Another substitution for Montpellier HSC to replace Akor Adams by Jordan Ferri on 61 minute.
  • 66' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 69' Hakon Haraldsson is replacing Remy Cabella for the Lille OSC side.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexsandro Ribeiro on 73.
  • 76' The whistle greets Wahbi Khazri as he departs to be replaced by Kelvin Yeboah.
  • 81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Leo Leroy made 256 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 86' The supporters are chanting for Sacha Delaye. He replaces Musa Al Tamari on 86 minute.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Becir Omeragic. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Ivan Cavaleiro as he leaves the pitch. Edon Zhegrova steps in for Lille OSC.
  • Montpellier HSC will have plenty to reflect on. Lille OSC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42 Lille OSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lille OSC51% Draw27% Montpellier HSC22%
Actual: Lille OSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Lille OSC or Draw
78%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
49%
Lille OSC or Montpellier HSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lille OSC31% Draw49% Montpellier HSC20%
Actual: Lille OSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.2%

Asian Handicap — Lille OSC

Handicap Lille OSC covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Lille OSC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

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