Olympique Lyonnais vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Olympique Lyonnais vs Montpellier HSC — Ligue 1 at Groupama Stadium.
- Olympique Lyonnais 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Montpellier HSC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mathieu Vernice
- Assistant 1 Julien Haulbert
- Assistant 2 Laurent Coniglio
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Aug | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Jun | OGC Nice | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 May | Stade de Reims | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 May | AS Monaco FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 May | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Aug | Le Havre AC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Jun | Stade de Reims | A | 3–1 | W |
| 27 May | OGC Nice | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 May | FC Nantes | A | 3–0 | W |
| 14 May | FC Lorient | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Olympique Lyonnais launch into their encounter with Montpellier HSC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Montpellier HSC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 13' Poor challenge from Sinaly Diomande. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 18' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michel Der Zakarian might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Arnaud Nordin does the damage! The net is bulging and Montpellier HSC surge ahead!
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Olympique Lyonnais in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Montpellier HSC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Johann Lepenant on 29.
- 34' Sael Kumbedi has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 428 appearances.
- 39' What composure from Musa Al Tamari! The Jordan international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 44' Olympique Lyonnais currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Sael Kumbedi is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
- 50' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 51' Boubacar Kouyate has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Olympique Lyonnais and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' Another substitution for Montpellier HSC to replace Arnaud Nordin by Wahbi Khazri on 63 minute.
- 66' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Musa Al Tamari makes it 0-3.
- 68' Amin Sarr is replacing Jeffinho for the Olympique Lyonnais side.
- 69' GOAL! Alexandre Lacazette scores on 69. Assisted by Sael Kumbedi
- 69' The crowd applauds Maxence Caqueret as he leaves the pitch. Ainsley Maitland-Niles steps in for Olympique Lyonnais.
- 74' Olympique Lyonnais are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
- 79' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Montpellier HSC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 80' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Alexandre Lacazette.
- 83' Nicolas Tagliafico has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 83.
- 88' The travelling Montpellier HSC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 89' Montpellier HSC ring the changes. Teji Savanier has done his job and it is now time for Leo Leroy to step up.
- 89' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Akor Adams makes no mistake. 1-4!
- 90' Sacha Delaye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Musa Al Taamari on 90 minute.
- The points are shared — Olympique Lyonnais 1-4 Montpellier HSC. Honours even.
Lineups
Olympique Lyonnais Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 55
- 17
- 6
- 18
- 2
- 24
- 26
- 20
- 47
Bench
- 21
-
98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ↑ 69'
- 77
- 11
-
7
Amin Sarr ↑ 68'
- 29
- 84
- 16
Coach
Laurent Blanc
Montpellier HSC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 40
-
12
Jordan Ferri ↓ Becir Omeragic 90'
-
7
Arnaud Nordin ↓ Wahbi Khazri 63'
-
11
Teji Savanier ↓ Leo Leroy 89'
- 77
-
9
Musa Al Taamari ↓ Sacha Delaye 90'
- 4
- 13
- 8
Bench
- 16
-
10
Wahbi Khazri ↑ 63'
-
27
Becir Omeragic ↑ 90'
-
18
Leo Leroy ↑ 89'
-
19
Sacha Delaye ↑ 90'
- 14
- 29
- 22
- 1
Coach
Michel Der Zakarian
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 8 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 8 |
| Teji Savanier | 4 |
| Houssem Aouar | 4 |
| Lucas Paqueta | 2 |
| Moussa Dembele | 2 |
| Arnaud Nordin | 2 |
| Musa Al Taamari | 2 |
Head to Head
Olympique Lyonnais Form
2023-08-19
Olympique Lyonnais
1–4
Montpellier HSC
L
2023-08-13
RC Strasbourg Alsace
2–1
Olympique Lyonnais
L
2023-06-03
OGC Nice
3–1
Olympique Lyonnais
L
2023-05-27
Olympique Lyonnais
3–0
Stade de Reims
W
2023-05-19
Olympique Lyonnais
3–1
AS Monaco FC
W
2023-05-14
Clermont Foot 63
2–1
Olympique Lyonnais
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Olympique Lyonnais xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85
Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for:
Olympique Lyonnais or Montpellier HSC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Montpellier HSC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Olympique Lyonnais or Draw
61%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
64%
Olympique Lyonnais or Montpellier HSC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Montpellier HSC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 0
4.4%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.2%
3 – 1
4.1%
Asian Handicap — Olympique Lyonnais
| Handicap | Olympique Lyonnais covers | Push | Montpellier HSC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.