Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2021-22 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 Clement Turpin
- Referee Nicolas Danos
- Referee Cyril Gringore
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Floris Aubin
- Referee
16 games this season
🟨 3.1/game
⚽ 10.7 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Montpellier HSC is hosting FC Metz for another epic battle.
- 5' France international Kevin N'Doram has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicolas Cozza made 429 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Fabien Centonze exits the field as William Mikelbrencis enters on 12.
- 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 22' Lenny Lacroix has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 446 appearances.
- 24' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Thomas Delaine makes it 0-1.
- 25' GOAL! Thomas Delaine scores on 25.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Ambroise Oyongo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 30' Poor challenge from Ambroise Oyongo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Olivier Dall'Oglio might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 51' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 51.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Leo Leroy.
- 63' A change in the Montpellier HSC ranks — Ambroise Oyongo exits the field as Mihajlo Ristic enters on 63.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Pape Matar Sarr argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 68' FC Metz player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Opa Nguette. He replaces Didier Lamkel Ze on 68 minute.
- 69' Louis Mafouta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas de Preville on 69 minute.
- 70' Against the run of play, Louis Mafouta has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Louis Mafouta has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
- 76' Valere Germain is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicolas Cozza at the 76 minute mark.
- 80' GOAL! Arnaud Souquet scores on 80. Assisted by Mihajlo Ristic
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Florent Mollet has done his job and it is now time for Sacha Delaye to step up.
- 87' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Sikou Niakate is replaced by Kevin N'Doram on 87 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Montpellier HSC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 16
-
31
Nicolas Cozza ↓ Valere Germain 76'
- 8
-
25
Florent Mollet ↓ Sacha Delaye 86'
- 22
- 10
- 2
-
18
Leo Leroy ↓ Joris Chotard 63'
- 21
- 14
Bench
- 6
-
9
Valere Germain ↑ 76'
-
7
Mihajlo Ristic ↑ 63'
- 30
-
13
Joris Chotard ↑ 63'
-
23
Nicholas Gioacchini ↑ 86'
- 26
-
34
Sacha Delaye ↑ 86'
Coach
Olivier Dall'Oglio
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 30
- 14
- 9
-
4
Sikou Niakate ↓ Kevin N'Doram 87'
- 18
-
22
Didier Lamkel Ze ↓ Opa Nguette 68'
- 23
- 8
- 29
- 15
Bench
-
6
Kevin N'Doram ↑ 87'
- 10
-
11
Opa Nguette ↑ 68'
- 7
- 40
-
25
William Mikelbrencis ↑ 12'
- 24
-
34
Louis Mafouta ↑ 68'
- 31
Coach
Benoit Tavenot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teji Savanier | 3 |
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 2 |
| Thomas Delaine | 2 |
| Louis Mafouta | 2 |
| Jessy Deminguet | 1 |
| Andy Delort | 1 |
| Bouna Sarr | 1 |
| Junior Sambia | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

