Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Stephan Luzi
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee William Toulliou
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | FC Metz | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Racing Club de Lens | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Dec | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | FC Lorient | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 4–3 | W |
| 07 Nov | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Montpellier HSC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Dec | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Dec | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Nov | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 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' Montpellier HSC have kicked off against FC Metz. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 7' The referee calls foul for Aaron Leya Iseka. He receives a Yellow card.
- 12' Junior Sambia has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Stephy Mavididi suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 27' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Habib Maiga will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Montpellier HSC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Thomas Delaine catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 38.
- 39' Florent Mollet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 49' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' The Belgium Aaron Leya Iseka breaks the deadlock on 50 minutes. 0-1!
- 55' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 60' Montpellier HSC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' FC Metz ring the changes. Aaron Leya Iseka has done his job and it is now time for Opa Nguette to step up.
- 64' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Stephy Mavididi.
- 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 70' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Lamine Gueye is replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade.
- 75' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 75 minutes.
- 76' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gaetan Laborde.
- 79' A tactical swap from Montpellier HSC — Yun Illok on, Florent Mollet off on 79 minutes.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Petar Skuletic. He replaces Stephy Mavididi on 80 minute.
- 85' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Der Zakarian might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' A tactical swap from Montpellier HSC — Keagan Dolly on, Teji Savanier off on 90 minutes.
- 90' Habib Maiga does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Metz players.
Lineups
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 3
- 5
-
6
Junior Sambia ↓ Arnaud Souquet 80'
- 10
-
25
Florent Mollet ↓ Yun Illok 79'
- 12
-
11
Teji Savanier ↓ Keagan Dolly 90'
- 19
- 1
- 7
Bench
- 16
- 4
- 31
-
20
Keagan Dolly ↑ 90'
-
32
Petar Skuletic ↑ 80'
-
24
Yun Illok ↑ 79'
-
2
Arnaud Souquet ↑ 80'
- 13
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Aaron Leya Iseka ↓ Opa Nguette 63'
- 17
- 10
- 16
- 21
- 6
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Vagner 90'
- 18
- 2
- 23
-
13
Lamine Gueye ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 70'
Bench
- 12
-
11
Opa Nguette ↑ 63'
-
5
Victorien Angban ↑ 90'
- 30
-
27
Vagner ↑ 90'
- 22
- 20
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 70'
- 15
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
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 |
Head to Head
Montpellier HSC Form
2020-12-16
Montpellier HSC
0–2
FC Metz
L
2020-12-12
Racing Club de Lens
2–3
Montpellier HSC
W
2020-12-05
Montpellier HSC
1–3
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2020-11-29
FC Lorient
0–1
Montpellier HSC
W
2020-11-22
Montpellier HSC
4–3
RC Strasbourg Alsace
W
2020-11-07
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
0–2
Montpellier HSC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2
Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.76
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
60%
Draw or FC Metz
68%
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC
| Handicap | Montpellier HSC covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.