Saturday , 14 November 2026

Montpellier HSC vs FC Nantes, Ligue 1 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2024-25
Montpellier HSC
1 – 3
Full Time
FC Nantes
Sat 31 Aug 2024 · 17:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson 13,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 24' Matthis Abline
Akor Adams 30' 1–1
1–2 45+7' Moses Simon pen
1–3 85' Mostafa Mohamed
Y 81' Marcus Coco
Y 85' Alban Lafont
Rabby Nzingoula 85' Y
Jordan Ferri 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Benoit Millot
  • Assistant 1 Julien Aube
  • Assistant 2 Laurent Coniglio
7 games this season 🟨 4.7/game ⚽ 14.1 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

4
8
9
Montpellier HSC 21 games · Avg 2.2 goals FC Nantes
Last 5 meetings
2024-08-31 Montpellier HSC 1–3 FC Nantes 2024-04-26 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes 2023-10-22 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-01-15 Montpellier HSC 0–3 FC Nantes

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug FC Nantes H 1–3 L
23 Aug Paris Saint-Germain FC A 0–6 L
18 Aug RC Strasbourg Alsace H 1–1 D
19 May Racing Club de Lens A 2–2 D
12 May AS Monaco FC H 0–2 L
03 May Toulouse FC A 2–1 W
FC Nantes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Montpellier HSC A 3–1 W
25 Aug AJ Auxerre H 2–0 W
18 Aug Toulouse FC A 0–0 D
19 May AS Monaco FC A 0–4 L
12 May Lille OSC H 1–2 L
04 May Stade Brestois 29 A 0–0 D

Key Stats

48% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Montpellier HSC to score. At the same time, FC Nantes does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Montpellier HSC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Issiaga Sylla makes way for Enzo Tchato at the 10 minute mark. A tactical switch from Montpellier HSC.
  • 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michel Der Zakarian will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 24' What a strike from Matthis Abline! The score is 0-1.
  • 29' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montpellier HSC and FC Nantes are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' Akor Adams is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the forward.
  • 35' FC Nantes is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 39' The whistle greets Joris Chotard as he departs to be replaced by Rabby Nzingoula.
  • 44' Benjamin Lecomte, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 49' FC Nantes are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 52' GOAL! Moses Simon fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Musa Al Taamari as he leaves the pitch. Khalil Fayad steps in for Montpellier HSC.
  • 68' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and FC Nantes are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' Another change for FC Nantes made on 74 minute. Sorba Thomas leaves to be changed by Kelvin Amian Adou.
  • 79' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Marcus Coco.
  • 83' Louis Leroux gets the nod from FC Nantes. He replaces Marcus Coco and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Time for substitution for FC Nantes. Moses Simon is replaced by Herba Guirassy.
  • 85' Assisted by Tinotenda Kadewere with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mostafa Mohamed makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 85' It’s gonna be a card for Alban Lafont.
  • 90' Jordan Ferri was booked on 90.
  • 90' A tactical swap from FC Nantes — Nicolas Cozza on, Tinotenda Kadewere off on 90 minutes.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

FC Nantes Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Antoine Kombouare

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-08-31 Montpellier HSC 1–3 FC Nantes 2024-04-26 Montpellier HSC 1–1 FC Nantes 2023-10-22 FC Nantes 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2023-05-20 FC Nantes 0–3 Montpellier HSC 2023-01-15 Montpellier HSC 0–3 FC Nantes

Montpellier HSC Form

2024-08-31 Montpellier HSC 1–3 FC Nantes L 2024-08-23 Paris Saint-Germain FC 6–0 Montpellier HSC L 2024-08-18 Montpellier HSC 1–1 RC Strasbourg Alsace D 2024-05-19 Racing Club de Lens 2–2 Montpellier HSC D 2024-05-12 Montpellier HSC 0–2 AS Monaco FC L 2024-05-03 Toulouse FC 1–2 Montpellier HSC W

FC Nantes Form

2024-08-31 Montpellier HSC 1–3 FC Nantes W 2024-08-25 FC Nantes 2–0 AJ Auxerre W 2024-08-18 Toulouse FC 0–0 FC Nantes D 2024-05-19 AS Monaco FC 4–0 FC Nantes L 2024-05-12 FC Nantes 1–2 Lille OSC L 2024-05-04 Stade Brestois 29 0–0 FC Nantes D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 FC Nantes xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC or FC Nantes 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC31% Draw29% FC Nantes40%
Actual: FC Nantes win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes52% 0% No48%
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Nantes
69%
Montpellier HSC or FC Nantes
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC23% Draw48% FC Nantes29%
Actual: FC Nantes win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.3%
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% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 21% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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