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Montpellier HSC vs Stade Rennais FC 1901, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2018-19
Sun 25 Nov 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Montpellier HSC vs Stade Rennais FC 1901Ligue 1 .

Match Details

  • Referee Jerome Brisard
  • Referee Francois Boudikian
  • Referee Mikael Lesage
  • Referee Matthieu Lombard
  • Referee Guillaume Paradis

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 2–2 D
10 Nov Angers SCO A 0–1 L
04 Nov Olympique de Marseille H 3–0 W
27 Oct Toulouse FC A 3–0 W
21 Oct FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 2–0 W
06 Oct En Avant Guingamp A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Nov Montpellier HSC A 2–2 D
11 Nov FC Nantes H 1–1 D
08 Nov FK Dynamo Kyiv A 1–3 L
03 Nov SM Caen A 2–1 W
28 Oct Stade de Reims H 0–2 L
25 Oct FK Dynamo Kyiv H 1–2 L

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
70% 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, Stade Rennais FC 1901 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Brilliant from the ! Hatem Ben Arfa makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 5.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at . Montpellier HSC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 24' It’s a booking for Montpellier HSC player. Damien Le Tallec gets a Yellow card.
  • 29' Montpellier HSC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stade Rennais FC 1901 backline.
  • 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mexer.
  • 37' A meaty challenge results in booking for Daniel Congre on 37.
  • 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Montpellier HSC and Stade Rennais FC 1901 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 45' Andy Delort does the damage! The net is bulging and Montpellier HSC surge ahead!
  • 49' Montpellier HSC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Andy Delort on 49.
  • 54' Stade Rennais FC 1901 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 59' Montpellier HSC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 64' 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.
  • 68' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Damien Le Tallec has done his job and it is now time for Paul Lasne to step up.
  • 71' Magnificent from Benjamin Bourigeaud! That is 54 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 76' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Montpellier HSC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Junior Sambia. He replaces Paul Lasne on 77 minute.
  • 78' Another change for Stade Rennais FC 1901 made on 78 minute. Benjamin Bourigeaud leaves to be changed by Jakob Johansson.
  • 83' Montpellier HSC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 84' Petar Skuletic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andy Delort at the 84 minute mark.
  • 85' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pedro Mendes.
  • 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75 Montpellier HSC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Stade Rennais FC 1901 xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Montpellier HSC51% Draw25% Stade Rennais FC 190124%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.93
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 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Montpellier HSC or Draw
76%
Draw or Stade Rennais FC 1901
49%
Montpellier HSC or Stade Rennais FC 1901
75%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Montpellier HSC36% Draw44% Stade Rennais FC 190120%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Montpellier HSC

Handicap Montpellier HSC covers Push Stade Rennais FC 1901 covers
-2.5 12% 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% 73%
-1 27% 22% 51%
-0.5 49% 51%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 14% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
31%
Stade Rennais FC 1901 keeps clean sheet
18%

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