Saturday , 14 November 2026

Montpellier HSC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
Montpellier HSC
3 – 0
Full Time
FC Metz
Sun 18 Feb 2024 · 14:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Issiaga Sylla 3' 1–0
Modibo Sagnan 50' 2–0
Teji Savanier pen 86' 3–0
Boubacar Kouyate 13' Y
Modibo Sagnan 30' Y
Becir Omeragic 69' Y
Y 78' Joel Asoro
Y 83' Fali Cande
Y 90' Lamine Camara

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Stinat
  • Assistant 1 Christophe Mouysset
  • Assistant 2 Francois Boudikian
8 games this season 🟨 3.4/game ⚽ 9.0 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

3
4
2
Montpellier HSC 9 games · Avg 3.0 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz 2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 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

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb FC Metz H 3–0 W
11 Feb Olympique Lyonnais H 1–2 L
03 Feb Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 1–2 L
28 Jan Lille OSC H 0–0 D
14 Jan Stade Brestois 29 A 0–2 L
20 Dec Olympique de Marseille H 1–1 D
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Feb Montpellier HSC A 0–3 L
09 Feb Olympique de Marseille A 1–1 D
04 Feb FC Lorient H 1–2 L
27 Jan OGC Nice A 0–1 L
14 Jan Toulouse FC H 0–1 L
20 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Stade de la Mosson that hosts another battle between Montpellier HSC and FC Metz.
  • 3' Issiaga Sylla adds to his 0 season tally! Montpellier HSC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 8' Lamine Camara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 13' Poor challenge from Boubacar Kouyate. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 18' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Arnaud Nordin made 437 appearances and scored 33 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' Montpellier HSC are deployed in a 3-1-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against FC Metz's 5-3-2 shape.
  • 30' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Modibo Sagnan.
  • 35' Angola international Joseph N'Duquidi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' Montpellier HSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 45' Ismael Traore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 429 appearances.
  • 50' What a strike from Modibo Sagnan! The score is 2-0.
  • 55' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Laszlo Boloni will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 63' Fali Cande is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ismael Traore at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' The whistle greets Kevin Van Den Kerkhof as he departs to be replaced by Joel Asoro.
  • 69' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Becir Omeragic gets a card.
  • 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 75' The supporters are chanting for Falaye Sacko. He replaces Becir Omeragic on 75 minute.
  • 76' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Cheikh Sabaly on, Didier Lamkel Ze off on 76 minutes.
  • 78' Joel Asoro picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 79' The crowd applauds Arnaud Nordin as he leaves the pitch. Akor Adams steps in for Montpellier HSC.
  • 83' FC Metz receives a card for a hard tackle on 83.
  • 86' Magnificent from Teji Savanier! That is 50 goals in 340 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 89' Khalil Fayad is ready to make an impact after coming on for Teji Savanier at the 89 minute mark.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Lamine Camara.
  • Montpellier HSC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

3-1-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

FC Metz Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Teji Savanier 3
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Thomas Delaine 2
Louis Mafouta 2
Stephy Mavididi 1
Jessy Deminguet 1
Andy Delort 1
Bouna Sarr 1

Head to Head

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz 2023-12-17 FC Metz 0–1 Montpellier HSC 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

Montpellier HSC Form

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz W 2024-02-11 Montpellier HSC 1–2 Olympique Lyonnais L 2024-02-03 Stade Rennais FC 1901 2–1 Montpellier HSC L 2024-01-28 Montpellier HSC 0–0 Lille OSC D 2024-01-14 Stade Brestois 29 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2023-12-20 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Olympique de Marseille D

FC Metz Form

2024-02-18 Montpellier HSC 3–0 FC Metz L 2024-02-09 Olympique de Marseille 1–1 FC Metz D 2024-02-04 FC Metz 1–2 FC Lorient L 2024-01-27 OGC Nice 1–0 FC Metz L 2024-01-14 FC Metz 0–1 Toulouse FC L 2023-12-20 Paris Saint-Germain FC 3–1 FC Metz L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC to win 55% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC55% Draw26% FC Metz19%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
81%
Draw or FC Metz
45%
Montpellier HSC or FC Metz
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC37% Draw48% FC Metz15%
Actual: Montpellier HSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
10.4%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.3%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 16% 71%
-1.5 29% — 71%
-1 29% 24% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
42% ✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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