Montpellier HSC vs Olympique Lyonnais, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Montpellier HSC vs Olympique Lyonnais — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Olympique Lyonnais 5 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pierre Gaillouste
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Julien Aube
3 games this season
🟨 5.0/game
⚽ 17.0 goals/game
🟥 2 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 17 Dec | FC Metz | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Montpellier HSC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 2–3 | L |
| 14 Jan | Le Havre AC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | FC Nantes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | AS Monaco FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Olympique Lyonnais this season
Olympique Lyonnais this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Olympique Lyonnais
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/1
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Olympique Lyonnais
| Ernest Nuamah | 3 G | 1 A |
| Zachary Athekame | 2 G | 2 A |
| Lois Openda | 1 G | 1 A |
| Felix Bacher | 1 G | |
| Malick Fofana | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Montpellier HSC vs Olympique Lyonnais — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Montpellier HSC and Olympique Lyonnais are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Becir Omeragic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Olympique Lyonnais.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' Olympique Lyonnais started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 23' GOAL! Arnaud Nordin fires home to make it 1-0!
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Tagliafico on 28 minutes.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' Clinton Mata has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Silvan Hefti is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Olympique Lyonnais tonight.
- 44' Orel Mangala is ready to make an impact after coming on for Corentin Tolisso at the 44 minute mark.
- 49' It looks surprising Montpellier HSC does not make any changes. Akor Adams has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Time for substitution for Olympique Lyonnais. Ernest Nuamah is replaced by Malick Fofana.
- 62' The travelling Olympique Lyonnais supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 64' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 64 minute. Arnaud Nordin leaves to be changed by Yann Karamoh.
- 67' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 67 minute. Silvan Hefti leaves to be changed by Enzo Tchato.
- 72' 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.
- 74' Alexandre Lacazette makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Olympique Lyonnais are in front.
- 79' The 27-year-old Modibo Sagnan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 82' Maxence Caqueret doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 87' A quiet spell here at Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier HSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' It is a substitution in Olympique Lyonnais team. Alexandre Lacazette is replaced by Gift Orban on 88 minute.
- 90' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Olympique Lyonnais take all three points.
Lineups
Montpellier HSC Lineups
3-1-4-2Starting XI
- 3
- 40
- 12
-
7
Arnaud Nordin ↓ Yann Karamoh 64'
-
11
Teji Savanier ↓ Wahbi Khazri 88'
-
5
Modibo Sagnan ↓ Leo Leroy 88'
- 27
-
36
Silvan Hefti ↓ Enzo Tchato 67'
- 4
- 13
- 8
Bench
-
10
Wahbi Khazri ↑ 88'
-
23
Yann Karamoh ↑ 64'
- 77
-
18
Leo Leroy ↑ 88'
- 70
- 19
-
29
Enzo Tchato ↑ 67'
- 1
- 35
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
Olympique Lyonnais Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 98
- 10
- 31
-
–
Said Benrahma ↓ Rayan Cherki 57'
- 3
- 1
- 55
-
8
Corentin Tolisso ↓ Orel Mangala 44'
- 6
- 12
-
37
Ernest Nuamah ↓ Malick Fofana 57'
Bench
-
22
Clinton Mata ↑ 57'
- 14
- 23
-
–
Orel Mangala ↑ 44'
- 4
-
18
Rayan Cherki ↑ 57'
- 20
-
11
Malick Fofana ↑ 57'
-
9
Gift Orban ↑ 88'
Coach
Pierre Sage
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 8 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 8 |
| Teji Savanier | 4 |
| Houssem Aouar | 4 |
| Arnaud Nordin | 2 |
| Musa Al Taamari | 2 |
| Lucas Paqueta | 2 |
| Moussa Dembele | 2 |
Head to Head
Montpellier HSC Form
Olympique Lyonnais Form
2024-02-11
Montpellier HSC
1–2
Olympique Lyonnais
W
2024-02-04
Olympique Lyonnais
1–0
Olympique de Marseille
W
2024-01-26
Olympique Lyonnais
2–3
Stade Rennais FC 1901
L
2024-01-14
Le Havre AC
3–1
Olympique Lyonnais
L
2023-12-20
Olympique Lyonnais
1–0
FC Nantes
W
2023-12-15
AS Monaco FC
0–1
Olympique Lyonnais
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Olympique Lyonnais xG
I would bet for:
Montpellier HSC or Olympique Lyonnais 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Olympique Lyonnais win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Montpellier HSC or Draw
61%
Draw or Olympique Lyonnais
66%
Montpellier HSC or Olympique Lyonnais
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montpellier HSC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC
| Handicap | Montpellier HSC covers | Push | Olympique Lyonnais covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 19% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

