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Montpellier HSC vs Lille OSC, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2020-21
Wed 23 Dec 2020 · 20:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45+3' · FT 45+8'

Overview

Match Preview

Montpellier HSC vs Lille OSCLigue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.

Match Details

  • Referee Clement Turpin
  • Referee Nicolas Danos
  • Referee Cyril Gringore
  • Referee Faouzi Benchabane
16 games this season 🟨 1.9/game 7.6 goals/game 🟥 2 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Lille OSC H 2–3 L
20 Dec Stade Brestois 29 A 2–2 D
16 Dec FC Metz H 0–2 L
12 Dec Racing Club de Lens A 3–2 W
05 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–3 L
29 Nov FC Lorient A 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Dec Montpellier HSC A 3–2 W
20 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–0 D
16 Dec Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 2–0 W
13 Dec FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 2–1 W
10 Dec Celtic FC A 2–3 L
06 Dec AS Monaco FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
52% 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, Lille OSC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Domagoj Bradaric has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Mike Maignan is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lille OSC tonight.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 17' The referee shows Lille OSC player a Yellow card on 17.
  • 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Der Zakarian might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 23' A goal from the USA international Tim Weah! He fires home on 23 to make it 0-1!
  • 27' The supporters are chanting for Tiago Djalo. He replaces Zeki Celik on 27 minute.
  • 32' Brazil international Hilton has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 37' Gaetan Laborde is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Montpellier HSC so far.
  • 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Montpellier HSC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Lille OSC! Boubakary Soumare comes on to replace Benjamin Andre.
  • 50' Controversy at the stadium! Junior Sambia argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 55' With 2 assists to his name this season, Jonathan Bamba is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Lille OSC.
  • 57' Gaetan Laborde doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 58' Domagoj Bradaric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Reinildo at the 58 minute mark.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lille OSC that had 466 games and scored 483 goals.
  • 66' Poor challenge from Mihajlo Ristic. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 68' Jonathan Ikone puts Lille OSC on the lead.
  • 70' A stunning finish from Andy Delort — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 73' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Keagan Dolly is hanging Yun Illok on the field on 73 minute.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Lille OSC. Jonathan David is replaced by Burak Yilmaz.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Xeka. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 78' The Montpellier HSC bench stirs into life. Mihajlo Ristic is withdrawn and Ambroise Oyongo gets his opportunity.
  • 80' Stephy Mavididi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Delort on 80 minute.
  • 85' 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.
  • 86' The deadlock is broken! Burak Yilmaz gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Jordan Ferri was booked on 87.
  • 88' Jordan Ferri has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Montpellier HSC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Lille OSC xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC or Lille OSC 73% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC30% Draw27% Lille OSC43%
Actual: Lille OSC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
57%
Draw or Lille OSC
70%
Montpellier HSC or Lille OSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC23% Draw45% Lille OSC32%
Actual: Lille OSC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push Lille OSC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 8% 87%
-1.5 13% 87%
-1 13% 16% 71%
-0.5 29% 71%
+0.5 56% 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% 23%
+2 77% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% 10%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
21%
Lille OSC keeps clean sheet
28%

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