Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Julien Pacelli
- Referee Benoit Millot
- Referee Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem
- Referee Huseyin Ocak
- Referee Eddy Rosier
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | FC Metz | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 25 Jan | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Amiens SC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | Lille OSC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Montpellier HSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Stade de Reims | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 13' Teji Savanier puts Montpellier HSC on the lead.
- 14' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Arnaud Souquet on 14 minutes.
- 19' 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.
- 24' FC Metz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' Over 29 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 34' Montpellier HSC is showing some good football. However, Montpellier HSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 39' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Arnaud Souquet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
- 49' Thomas Delaine needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 24 Yellow cards this season.
- 54' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 64' Kevin N'Doram was booked on 64.
- 65' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Habib Maiga is replaced by Victorien Angban.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mihajlo Ristic is hanging Ambroise Oyongo on the field on 71 minute.
- 74' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Vincent Pajot exits the field as Farid Boulaya enters on 74.
- 79' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 80' Farid Boulaya does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 85' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 86' Jordan Ferri makes way for Junior Sambia at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from Montpellier HSC.
- 90' The crowd applauds Gaetan Laborde as he leaves the pitch. Yun Illok steps in for Montpellier HSC.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 4
- 8
-
10
Gaetan Laborde ↓ Yun Illok 90'
- 25
- 14
-
12
Jordan Ferri ↓ Junior Sambia 86'
- 11
- 1
- 2
Bench
-
6
Junior Sambia ↑ 86'
- 19
-
24
Yun Illok ↑ 90'
-
26
Mihajlo Ristic ↑ 71'
- 30
- 27
- 23
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
- 17
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 6
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Victorien Angban 65'
-
14
Vincent Pajot ↓ Farid Boulaya 74'
- 18
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 10
- 3
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 74'
- 11
-
5
Victorien Angban ↑ 65'
- 26
Coach
Vincent Hognon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teji Savanier | 3 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Aaron Leya Iseka | 1 |
| Issiaga Sylla | 1 |
| Habib Maiga | 1 |
| Modibo Sagnan | 1 |
Montpellier HSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.42
Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Montpellier HSC or Draw
71%
Draw or FC Metz
58%
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montpellier HSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.8%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC
| Handicap | Montpellier HSC covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.