Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2020-21 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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Stephan Luzi
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee William Toulliou
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
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' And we are off! Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz — let the football do the talking.
- 5' 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.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aaron Leya Iseka on 7 minutes.
- 12' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 17' With 0 assists to his name this season, John Boye is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
- 22' Montpellier HSC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 30.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lamine Gueye made 439 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' Controversy at the stadium! Thomas Delaine argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' The referee has no hesitation. Florent Mollet is booked for Montpellier HSC — Yellow card on 39.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 49.
- 50' Aaron Leya Iseka puts FC Metz on the lead.
- 55' Opa Nguette is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Montpellier HSC tonight.
- 60' Papa Ndiaga Yade has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 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 does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stephy Mavididi on 64 minutes.
- 69' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Lamine Gueye is replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade on 70 minute.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 76' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gaetan Laborde.
- 79' Fresh legs for Montpellier HSC! Yun Illok comes on to replace Florent Mollet.
- 80' Petar Skuletic is replacing Stephy Mavididi for the Montpellier HSC side.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' The Montpellier HSC manager makes a substitution. Teji Savanier departs to be replaced by Keagan Dolly.
- 90' Habib Maiga makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and FC Metz are in front.
- The points are shared — Montpellier HSC 0-2 FC Metz. Honours even.
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 |
| Gaetan Laborde | 1 |
| Pape Matar Sarr | 1 |
| Stephy Mavididi | 1 |
| Andy Delort | 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.