Thursday , 2 July 2026

Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2021-22
Montpellier HSC
2 – 2
Full Time
FC Metz
Sun 1 May 2022 · 13:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Ambroise Oyongo 29' Y
Ambroise Oyongo 30' Y
Y 51' Vincent Pajot
Leo Leroy 59' Y
Y 66' Pape Matar Sarr
Y 68' Didier Lamkel Ze

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Clement Turpin
  • Referee Nicolas Danos
  • Referee Cyril Gringore
  • Referee Pignard Jeremie
  • Referee Floris Aubin
  • Referee
16 games this season 🟨 1.9/game ⚽ 7.6 goals/game 🟥 2 total

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
2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-16 Montpellier HSC 0–2 FC Metz 2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May FC Metz H 2–2 D
23 Apr Olympique Lyonnais A 2–5 L
20 Apr Racing Club de Lens A 0–2 L
17 Apr Stade de Reims H 0–0 D
10 Apr Olympique de Marseille A 0–2 L
03 Apr Stade Brestois 29 H 1–2 L
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 May Montpellier HSC A 2–2 D
24 Apr Stade Brestois 29 H 0–1 L
20 Apr FC Lorient A 0–1 L
17 Apr Clermont Foot 63 H 1–1 D
10 Apr FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 1–3 L
03 Apr AS Monaco FC H 1–2 L

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' A quiet spell here at Stade de la Mosson. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 10' Lenny Lacroix has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 12' The crowd applauds Fabien Centonze as he leaves the pitch. William Mikelbrencis steps in for FC Metz.
  • 17' Montpellier HSC is showing some good football. However, Montpellier HSC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 22' 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 Marc-Aurele Caillard suffering a number of foals already.
  • 24' What a moment for Thomas Delaine! That strike on 24 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 25' Thomas Delaine adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 29' That is a Yellow card for Montpellier HSC. Ambroise Oyongo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ambroise Oyongo.
  • 35' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 40' Remy Cabella, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' The 29-year-old Didier Lamkel Ze has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Vincent Pajot.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Louis Mafouta, as he is very good at scoring at Stade de la Mosson with 2 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Leo Leroy is booked for Montpellier HSC — Yellow card on 59.
  • 63' Ambroise Oyongo makes way for Mihajlo Ristic at the 63 minute mark. A tactical switch from Montpellier HSC.
  • 66' A moment of madness from Pape Matar Sarr on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
  • 68' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 68.
  • 68' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Didier Lamkel Ze departs to be replaced by Opa Nguette.
  • 69' Another change for FC Metz made on 69 minute. Nicolas de Preville leaves to be changed by Louis Mafouta.
  • 70' Louis Mafouta adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
  • 71' Louis Mafouta is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 76' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Valere Germain is hanging Nicolas Cozza on the field on 76 minute.
  • 80' What composure from Arnaud Souquet! The France international strokes it home. 1-4.
  • 85' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 86' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 86 minute. Florent Mollet leaves to be changed by Sacha Delaye.
  • 87' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Kevin N'Doram comes on to replace Sikou Niakate.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Olivier Dall'Oglio

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Benoit Tavenot

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 3
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Thomas Delaine 2
Louis Mafouta 2
Junior Sambia 1
Nicolas de Preville 1
Habib Diallo 1
Arnaud Souquet 1

Head to Head

2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz 2021-12-01 FC Metz 1–3 Montpellier HSC 2021-02-03 FC Metz 1–1 Montpellier HSC 2020-12-16 Montpellier HSC 0–2 FC Metz 2020-02-05 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Metz

Montpellier HSC Form

2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz D 2022-04-23 Olympique Lyonnais 5–2 Montpellier HSC L 2022-04-20 Racing Club de Lens 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2022-04-17 Montpellier HSC 0–0 Stade de Reims D 2022-04-10 Olympique de Marseille 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2022-04-03 Montpellier HSC 1–2 Stade Brestois 29 L

FC Metz Form

2022-05-01 Montpellier HSC 2–2 FC Metz D 2022-04-24 FC Metz 0–1 Stade Brestois 29 L 2022-04-20 FC Lorient 1–0 FC Metz L 2022-04-17 FC Metz 1–1 Clermont Foot 63 D 2022-04-10 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 3–1 FC Metz L 2022-04-03 FC Metz 1–2 AS Monaco FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.42 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC or FC Metz 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC42% Draw28% FC Metz30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Metz
58%
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC29% Draw47% FC Metz24%
Actual: FC Metz win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7.1%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 12% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.