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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Stephan Luzi
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee William Toulliou
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Olympique de Marseille | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | OGC Nice | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | AS Monaco FC | 10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 10 | 16 |
| 9 | Stade Brestois 29 | 10 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Lorient | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Racing Club de Lens | 10 | 13 |
| 12 | Toulouse FC | 10 | 13 |
| 13 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | AJ Auxerre | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 10 | 8 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 10 | 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
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stade de la Mosson. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Montpellier HSC and FC Metz.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 7' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Aaron Leya Iseka gets a Yellow card.
- 12' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 22' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 27' Algeria international Farid Boulaya has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Poor challenge from Habib Maiga. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 38' Poor challenge from Thomas Delaine. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 39' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Florent Mollet gets a Yellow card.
- 44' Alexandre Oukidja needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Aaron Leya Iseka makes it 0-1.
- 55' Thomas Delaine is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Montpellier HSC so far.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Opa Nguette is replacing Aaron Leya Iseka for the FC Metz side.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephy Mavididi on 64.
- 69' Montpellier HSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 70' FC Metz make a change. Lamine Gueye trudges off to be replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade on 70 minutes.
- 75' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 79' A tactical swap from Montpellier HSC — Yun Illok on, Florent Mollet off on 79 minutes.
- 80' Petar Skuletic gets the nod from Montpellier HSC. He replaces Stephy Mavididi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' 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 Vagner suffering a number of foals already.
- 90' Fresh legs for Montpellier HSC! Keagan Dolly comes on to replace Teji Savanier.
- 90' Magnificent from Habib Maiga! That is 7 goals in 446 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- Full Time. FC Metz beats Montpellier HSC
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 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Arnaud Souquet | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 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.