Thursday , 2 July 2026

Montpellier HSC vs Racing Club de Lens, Ligue 1 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2022-23
Montpellier HSC
1 – 1
Full Time
Racing Club de Lens
Sat 25 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC Stade de la Mosson HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 21' Kevin Danso
Y 23' Florian Sotoca
Y 85' David Pereira da Costa

Overview

Match Preview

Montpellier HSC vs Racing Club de Lens — Ligue 1 at Stade de la Mosson.

Match Details

  • Referee Jerome Brisard
  • Referee Mickael Leleu
  • Referee Stephanie Frappart
  • Referee
  • Referee
  • Referee Elodie Coppola (France)

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

2
3
5
Montpellier HSC 10 games · Avg 2.2 goals Racing Club de Lens
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-25 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Racing Club de Lens 2022-10-15 Racing Club de Lens 1–0 Montpellier HSC 2022-04-20 Racing Club de Lens 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2021-10-17 Montpellier HSC 1–0 Racing Club de Lens 2021-01-30 Montpellier HSC 1–2 Racing Club de Lens

Recent Form

Montpellier HSC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Racing Club de Lens H 1–1 D
19 Feb ES Troyes AC A 1–0 W
12 Feb Stade Brestois 29 H 3–0 W
05 Feb RC Strasbourg Alsace A 0–2 L
01 Feb Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–3 L
29 Jan AJ Auxerre A 2–0 W
Racing Club de Lens
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Feb Montpellier HSC A 1–1 D
19 Feb FC Nantes H 3–1 W
12 Feb Olympique Lyonnais A 1–2 L
05 Feb Stade Brestois 29 A 1–1 D
01 Feb OGC Nice H 0–1 L
28 Jan ES Troyes AC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
30% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Montpellier HSC launch into their encounter with Racing Club de Lens.
  • 4' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Angelo Fulgini makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 9' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 14' David Pereira da Costa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Montpellier HSC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kevin Danso on 21 minutes.
  • 23' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Florian Sotoca.
  • 28' Arnaud Nordin, a France , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 31' Montpellier HSC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Khalil Fayad is hanging Maxime Esteve on the field on 31 minute.
  • 36' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 41' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 41 minutes.
  • 46' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 51' Montpellier HSC have won 379 goals from 417 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 56' Montpellier HSC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 59' Faitout Maouassa is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 63' Lois Openda is ready to make an impact after coming on for Angelo Fulgini at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' Racing Club de Lens fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 72' The whistle greets Faitout Maouassa as he departs to be replaced by Stephy Mavididi.
  • 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montpellier HSC and Racing Club de Lens are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 78' Massadio Haidara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Deiver Machado on 78 minute.
  • 83' 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.
  • 85' David Pereira da Costa is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
  • 88' A change in the Racing Club de Lens ranks — Przemyslaw Frankowski exits the field as Julien Le Cardinal enters on 88.
  • 89' Another change for Montpellier HSC made on 89 minute. Wahbi Khazri leaves to be changed by Valere Germain.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Montpellier HSC 1-1 Racing Club de Lens.

Lineups

Montpellier HSC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michel Der Zakarian

Racing Club de Lens Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Franck Haise

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Stephy Mavididi 2
Gael Kakuta 2
Wesley Said 2
Pedro Mendes 1
Lucas Mincarelli 1
Gaetan Laborde 1
Othmane Maamma 1
Deiver Machado 1

Head to Head

2023-02-25 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Racing Club de Lens 2022-10-15 Racing Club de Lens 1–0 Montpellier HSC 2022-04-20 Racing Club de Lens 2–0 Montpellier HSC 2021-10-17 Montpellier HSC 1–0 Racing Club de Lens 2021-01-30 Montpellier HSC 1–2 Racing Club de Lens

Montpellier HSC Form

2023-02-25 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Racing Club de Lens D 2023-02-19 ES Troyes AC 0–1 Montpellier HSC W 2023-02-12 Montpellier HSC 3–0 Stade Brestois 29 W 2023-02-05 RC Strasbourg Alsace 2–0 Montpellier HSC L 2023-02-01 Montpellier HSC 1–3 Paris Saint-Germain FC L 2023-01-29 AJ Auxerre 0–2 Montpellier HSC W

Racing Club de Lens Form

2023-02-25 Montpellier HSC 1–1 Racing Club de Lens D 2023-02-19 Racing Club de Lens 3–1 FC Nantes W 2023-02-12 Olympique Lyonnais 2–1 Racing Club de Lens L 2023-02-05 Stade Brestois 29 1–1 Racing Club de Lens D 2023-02-01 Racing Club de Lens 0–1 OGC Nice L 2023-01-28 ES Troyes AC 1–1 Racing Club de Lens D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.23 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11 Racing Club de Lens xG
I would bet for: Montpellier HSC or Racing Club de Lens 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC39% Draw30% Racing Club de Lens31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
69%
Draw or Racing Club de Lens
61%
Montpellier HSC or Racing Club de Lens
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC27% Draw50% Racing Club de Lens23%
Actual: Racing Club de Lens win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push Racing Club de Lens covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 21% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 18% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Racing Club de Lens keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

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