Thursday , 2 July 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

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
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

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Montpellier HSC and FC Metz is underway.
  • 3' Issiaga Sylla puts Montpellier HSC on the lead.
  • 8' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 13' Boubacar Kouyate was booked on 13.
  • 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
  • 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 28' It’s high time Michel Der Zakarian made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 30' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Modibo Sagnan gets a card.
  • 35' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' Arnaud Nordin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 16 Yellow cards this season.
  • 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' Goal! Modibo Sagnan scores his 9 goal in 446 matches.
  • 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 60' 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.
  • 63' The whistle greets Ismael Traore as he departs to be replaced by Fali Cande.
  • 68' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Kevin Van Den Kerkhof is replaced by Joel Asoro.
  • 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Becir Omeragic on 69.
  • 74' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Montpellier HSC. Becir Omeragic is replaced by Falaye Sacko.
  • 76' Cheikh Sabaly has so much to prove this time. He replaces Didier Lamkel Ze on 76 minute.
  • 78' The referee shows FC Metz player a card on 78.
  • 79' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Akor Adams is hanging Arnaud Nordin on the field on 79 minute.
  • 83' That looks like a foul for a card for Fali Cande.
  • 86' What a strike from Teji Savanier! The score is 3-0.
  • 89' Khalil Fayad has so much to prove this time. He replaces Teji Savanier on 89 minute.
  • 90' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Lamine Camara gets a card.
  • Another three points for Montpellier HSC.

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
Louis Mafouta 2
Sepe Elye Wahi 2
Thomas Delaine 2
Farid Boulaya 1
Maxime Esteve 1
Aaron Leya Iseka 1
Issiaga Sylla 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.