Sunday , 27 September 2026

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

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
Montpellier HSC
3 – 0
Full Time
FC Metz
Sun 18 Feb 2024 · 14:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Issiaga Sylla 3' 1–0
Modibo Sagnan 50' 2–0
Teji Savanier pen 86' 3–0
Boubacar Kouyate 13' Y
Modibo Sagnan 30' Y
Becir Omeragic 69' Y
Y 78' Joel Asoro
Y 83' Fali Cande
Y 90' Lamine Camara

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Stinat
  • Assistant 1 Christophe Mouysset
  • Assistant 2 Francois Boudikian
5 games this season 🟨 3.4/game ⚽ 8.2 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Monaco FC 5 13
2 Olympique Lyonnais 5 11
3 Paris FC 5 11
4 Lille OSC 5 10
5 Stade Rennais FC 1901 5 10
6 Paris Saint-Germain FC 5 8
7 Angers SCO 5 7
8 RC Strasbourg Alsace 5 7
9 Le Mans FC 5 6
10 AJ Auxerre 5 6
11 Stade Brestois 29 5 5
12 FC Lorient 5 5
13 Toulouse FC 5 5
14 OGC Nice 5 5
15 Racing Club de Lens 5 4
16 ES Troyes AC 5 4
17 Olympique de Marseille 5 3
18 Le Havre AC 5 2

Head-to-Head

3
4
1
Montpellier HSC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz 2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb FC Metz H 3–0 W
11 Feb Olympique Lyonnais H 1–2 L
03 Feb Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 1–2 L
28 Jan Lille OSC H 0–0 D
14 Jan Stade Brestois 29 A 0–2 L
20 Dec Olympique de Marseille H 1–1 D
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Montpellier HSC A 0–3 L
09 Feb Olympique de Marseille A 1–1 D
04 Feb FC Lorient H 1–2 L
27 Jan OGC Nice A 0–1 L
14 Jan Toulouse FC H 0–1 L
20 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Montpellier HSC launch into their encounter with FC Metz.
  • 3' Goal! Issiaga Sylla scores his 9 goal in 425 matches.
  • 8' Musa Al Taamari has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 13' The referee calls foul for Boubacar Kouyate. He receives a card.
  • 18' Joel Asoro has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Laszlo Boloni will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' The referee shows Montpellier HSC player a card on 30.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Angola international Joseph N'Duquidi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 50' What a strike from Modibo Sagnan! The score is 2-0.
  • 55' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 60' Ismael Traore needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 63' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Ismael Traore is withdrawn and Fali Cande gets his opportunity.
  • 68' FC Metz make a change. Kevin Van Den Kerkhof trudges off to be replaced by Joel Asoro on 68 minutes.
  • 69' It’s gonna be a card for Becir Omeragic.
  • 74' 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.
  • 75' Falaye Sacko is replacing Becir Omeragic for the Montpellier HSC side.
  • 76' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Didier Lamkel Ze is withdrawn and Cheikh Sabaly gets his opportunity.
  • 78' Controversy at the stadium! Joel Asoro argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Akor Adams. He replaces Arnaud Nordin on 79 minute.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Fali Cande.
  • 86' Against the run of play, Teji Savanier has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 89' Montpellier HSC make a change. Teji Savanier trudges off to be replaced by Khalil Fayad on 89 minutes.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Lamine Camara.
  • The final score is 3-0.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

FC Metz Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 3
Thomas Delaine 2
Louis Mafouta 2
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Habib Diallo 1
Arnaud Souquet 1
Opa Nguette 1
Farid Boulaya 1

Head to Head

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz 2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC

Montpellier HSC Form

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz W 2024-02-11 Montpellier HSC 1–2 Olympique Lyonnais L 2024-02-03 Stade Rennais FC 1901 2–1 Montpellier HSC L 2024-01-28 Montpellier HSC 0–0 Lille OSC D 2024-01-14 Stade Brestois 29 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2023-12-20 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Olympique de Marseille D

FC Metz Form

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz L 2024-02-09 Olympique de Marseille 1–1 FC Metz D 2024-02-04 FC Metz 1–2 FC Lorient L 2024-01-27 OGC Nice 1–0 FC Metz L 2024-01-14 FC Metz 0–1 Toulouse FC L 2023-12-20 Paris Saint-Germain FC 3–1 FC Metz L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC to win 55% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC55% Draw26% FC Metz19%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Metz
45%
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC37% Draw48% FC Metz15%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
10.4%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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