Sunday , 16 August 2026

Montpellier HSC vs FC Lorient, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
Montpellier HSC
2 – 0
Full Time
FC Lorient
Sun 7 Apr 2024 · 13:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Teji Savanier pen 55' 1–0
Yann Karamoh 90' 2–0
Jordan Ferri 14' Y
Teji Savanier 42' Y
Y 44' Darlin Yongwa
Y 45' Panos Katseris
Y 52' Nathaniel Adjei
Y 59' Mohamed Bamba
Wahbi Khazri 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Montpellier HSC vs FC Lorient — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.

Match Details

  • Referee Romain Lissorgue
  • Assistant 1 Julien Aube
  • Assistant 2 Francois Boudikian

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

6
2
Montpellier HSC 8 games · Avg 2.1 goals FC Lorient
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-07 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Lorient 2023-10-01 FC Lorient 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-05-14 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Lorient 2022-12-29 FC Lorient 0–2 Montpellier HSC 2022-02-20 FC Lorient 0–1 Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr FC Lorient H 2–0 W
31 Mar Le Havre AC A 2–0 W
17 Mar Paris Saint-Germain FC H 2–6 L
08 Mar OGC Nice A 2–1 W
03 Mar RC Strasbourg Alsace H 2–2 D
25 Feb Olympique de Marseille A 1–4 L
FC Lorient
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Apr Montpellier HSC A 0–2 L
31 Mar Stade Brestois 29 H 0–1 L
17 Mar AS Monaco FC A 2–2 D
09 Mar Olympique Lyonnais H 0–2 L
03 Mar Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 2–1 W
24 Feb FC Nantes H 0–1 L

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Montpellier HSC is hosting FC Lorient for another epic battle.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 14' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Ferri argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 24' Arnaud Nordin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Lorient tonight.
  • 29' The 25-year-old Julien Ponceau has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 34' Wahbi Khazri is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Lorient so far.
  • 39' The travelling FC Lorient supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' Teji Savanier picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 44' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Darlin Yongwa.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Panos Katseris. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Musa Al Taamari is withdrawn and Tanguy Coulibaly gets his opportunity.
  • 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.
  • 52' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Nathaniel Adjei on 52 minutes.
  • 55' Teji Savanier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
  • 59' It’s a booking for FC Lorient player. Mohamed Bamba gets a card.
  • 61' The referee calls foul for Wahbi Khazri. He receives a card.
  • 66' Modibo Sagnan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 69' The FC Lorient bench stirs into life. Ayman Kari is withdrawn and Julien Ponceau gets his opportunity.
  • 70' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yann Karamoh is hanging Wahbi Khazri on the field on 70 minute.
  • 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
  • 76' A change in the FC Lorient ranks — Imran Louza exits the field as Tiemoue Bakayoko enters on 76.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Eli Kroupi. He replaces Badredine Bouanani on 81 minute.
  • 86' Panos Katseris has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 434 appearances.
  • 90' GOAL! Yann Karamoh scores on 90. Assisted by Arnaud Nordin
  • Montpellier HSC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

FC Lorient Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 5
Stephy Mavididi 2
Akor Adams 2
Adrian Grbic 1
Andy Delort 1
Dimitry Bertaud 1
Enzo Le Fee 1
Sepe Elye Wahi 1

Head to Head

2024-04-07 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Lorient 2023-10-01 FC Lorient 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-05-14 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Lorient 2022-12-29 FC Lorient 0–2 Montpellier HSC 2022-02-20 FC Lorient 0–1 Montpellier HSC

Montpellier HSC Form

2024-04-07 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Lorient W 2024-03-31 Le Havre AC 0–2 Montpellier HSC W 2024-03-17 Montpellier HSC 2–6 Paris Saint-Germain FC L 2024-03-08 OGC Nice 1–2 Montpellier HSC W 2024-03-03 Montpellier HSC 2–2 RC Strasbourg Alsace D 2024-02-25 Olympique de Marseille 4–1 Montpellier HSC L

FC Lorient Form

2024-04-07 Montpellier HSC 2–0 FC Lorient L 2024-03-31 FC Lorient 0–1 Stade Brestois 29 L 2024-03-17 AS Monaco FC 2–2 FC Lorient D 2024-03-09 FC Lorient 0–2 Olympique Lyonnais L 2024-03-03 Stade Rennais FC 1901 1–2 FC Lorient W 2024-02-24 FC Lorient 0–1 FC Nantes L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 FC Lorient xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC53% Draw25% FC Lorient22%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet

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

Montpellier HSC or Draw
78%
Draw or FC Lorient
47%
Montpellier HSC or FC Lorient
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC34% Draw46% FC Lorient20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push FC Lorient covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 22% 53%
-0.5 47% — 53%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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