Montpellier HSC vs FC Nantes, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Montpellier HSC vs FC Nantes — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Nantes 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Stinat
- Assistant 1 Christophe Mouysset
- Assistant 2 Francois Boudikian
5 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 8.2 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers SCO | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans FC | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | OGC Nice | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Club de Lens | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | ES Troyes AC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | FC Nantes | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Apr | Stade de Reims | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | FC Lorient | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Le Havre AC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 2–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Montpellier HSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 0–3 | L |
| 14 Apr | Le Havre AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Mar | OGC Nice | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
48%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Montpellier HSC have kicked off against FC Nantes. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 2' Akor Adams puts Montpellier HSC on the lead.
- 7' The France forward Matthis Abline breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-1!
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Nantes that had 430 games and scored 336 goals.
- 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Nantes backline.
- 24' Poor challenge from Teji Savanier. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Stade de la Mosson. FC Nantes seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Nantes are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' FC Nantes is showing some good football. However, FC Nantes are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Florent Mollet made 421 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Enzo Tchato.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Musa Al Taamari, as he is very good at scoring at Stade de la Mosson with 3 goals in the last 2 games.
- 62' Fresh legs for FC Nantes! Samuel Moutoussamy comes on to replace Pedro Chirivella.
- 67' Montpellier HSC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Nantes's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 69' It is a substitution in Montpellier HSC team. Akor Adams is replaced by Yann Karamoh on 69 minute.
- 74' Tinotenda Kadewere needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 75' The whistle greets Marcus Coco as he departs to be replaced by Abdoul Bamba.
- 80' The travelling FC Nantes supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montpellier HSC and FC Nantes are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' FC Nantes make a change. Matthis Abline trudges off to be replaced by Benie Traore on 87 minutes.
- 90' Lucas Mincarelli picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Teji Savanier has done his job and it is now time for Issiaga Sylla to step up.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Montpellier HSC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 40
- 7
-
11
Teji Savanier ↓ Issiaga Sylla 90'
- 5
- 27
-
9
Musa Al Taamari ↓ Khalil Fayad 69'
-
13
Joris Chotard ↓ Jordan Ferri 69'
- 29
-
8
Akor Adams ↓ Yann Karamoh 69'
- 35
Bench
-
3
Issiaga Sylla ↑ 90'
- 16
-
12
Jordan Ferri ↑ 69'
-
23
Yann Karamoh ↑ 69'
- 36
- 4
- 18
- 70
-
22
Khalil Fayad ↑ 69'
FC Nantes Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 17
- 98
- 3
- 25
-
11
Marcus Coco ↓ Abdoul Bamba 75'
- 4
- 21
- 1
-
31
Mostafa Mohamed ↓ Eray Comert 75'
- 5
-
39
Matthis Abline ↓ Benie Traore 87'
Bench
- 30
-
8
Samuel Moutoussamy ↑ 62'
- 2
-
24
Eray Comert ↑ 75'
-
15
Tinotenda Kadewere ↑ 87'
-
12
Abdoul Bamba ↑ 75'
- 23
-
77
Benie Traore ↑ 87'
- 44
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Matthis Abline | 3 |
| Mostafa Mohamed | 3 |
| Falaye Sacko | 2 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | 2 |
| Andy Delort | 2 |
| Akor Adams | 2 |
| Moses Simon | 2 |
| Ludovic Blas | 2 |
Head to Head
Montpellier HSC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
FC Nantes xG
I would bet for:
Montpellier HSC or FC Nantes 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Montpellier HSC or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Nantes
64%
Montpellier HSC or FC Nantes
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC
| Handicap | Montpellier HSC covers | Push | FC Nantes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 18% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

