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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade de la Mosson!
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 7' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Aaron Leya Iseka.
- 12' Pedro Mendes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 22 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' The 28-year-old Lamine Gueye has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' 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.
- 27' 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.
- 30' The referee calls foul for Habib Maiga. He receives a Yellow card.
- 35' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Delaine argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' Florent Mollet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 39.
- 44' 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 Alexandre Oukidja suffering a number of foals already.
- 49' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 50' A goal from the Belgium international Aaron Leya Iseka! He fires home on 50 to make it 0-1!
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Fabien Centonze, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 63' Opa Nguette is replacing Aaron Leya Iseka for the FC Metz side.
- 64' Stephy Mavididi is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 70' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Lamine Gueye departs to be replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade.
- 75' Junior Sambia needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 3 Red cards this season.
- 76' Gaetan Laborde picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Yun Illok has so much to prove this time. He replaces Florent Mollet on 79 minute.
- 80' Petar Skuletic gets the nod from Montpellier HSC. He replaces Stephy Mavididi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 434 games and scored 360 goals.
- 90' A tactical swap from Montpellier HSC — Keagan Dolly on, Teji Savanier off on 90 minutes.
- 90' What a strike from Habib Maiga! The score is 0-2.
- 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 |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 1 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 1 |
| Andy Delort | 1 |
| Junior Sambia | 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.