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Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2019-20
Montpellier HSC
1 – 1
Full Time
FC Metz
Wed 5 Feb 2020 · 18:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Arnaud Souquet 14' Y
Jordan Ferri 39' Y
Y 64' Kevin N'Doram

Overview

Match Preview

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

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

3
4
1
Montpellier HSC 8 games · Avg 2.8 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz 2019-11-02 FC Metz 2–2 Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Montpellier HSC welcome FC Metz for this crunch clash at Stade de la Mosson.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' The 30-year-old Fabien Centonze has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 13' Teji Savanier has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
  • 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Arnaud Souquet.
  • 19' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 39' Jordan Ferri is having his name booked by the referee on 39.
  • 44' 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.
  • 49' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 54' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Kevin N'Doram argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 65' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Habib Maiga is replaced by Victorien Angban on 65 minute.
  • 70' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thomas Delaine is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
  • 71' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 71 minute. Ambroise Oyongo leaves to be changed by Mihajlo Ristic.
  • 74' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Vincent Pajot exits the field as Farid Boulaya enters on 74.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 80' Brilliant from the ! Farid Boulaya makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 80.
  • 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vincent Hognon might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 86' Junior Sambia is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Ferri at the 86 minute mark.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Montpellier HSC team. Gaetan Laborde is replaced by Yun Illok on 90 minute.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Hognon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 3
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Thomas Delaine 2
Louis Mafouta 2
Pape Matar Sarr 1
Stephy Mavididi 1
Andy Delort 1
Junior Sambia 1

Head to Head

2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz 2019-11-02 FC Metz 2–2 Montpellier HSC

Montpellier HSC Form

2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz D 2020-02-01 Paris Saint-Germain FC 5–0 Montpellier HSC L 2020-01-25 Montpellier HSC 2–1 Dijon Football Cote d'Or W 2020-01-11 Amiens SC 1–2 Montpellier HSC W 2019-12-21 Montpellier HSC 4–0 Stade Brestois 29 W 2019-12-13 Lille OSC 2–1 Montpellier HSC L

FC Metz Form

2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz D 2020-02-02 FC Metz 3–1 AS Saint-Étienne W 2020-01-25 Stade de Reims 0–1 FC Metz W 2020-01-11 FC Metz 1–0 RC Strasbourg Alsace W 2019-12-21 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 2–2 FC Metz D 2019-12-14 FC Metz 1–1 Olympique de Marseille D

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

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC42% Draw29% FC Metz29%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
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

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC30% Draw48% FC Metz22%
Actual: 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.