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SM Caen vs Montpellier HSC, Ligue 1 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2018-19
Wed 26 Sep 2018 · 17:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

SM Caen vs Montpellier HSCLigue 1 .

Match Details

  • Referee Antony Gautier
  • Referee Mickael Annonier
  • Referee Jeremy Stinat
  • Referee Cedric Dos Santos
  • Referee Nicolas Henninot

Head-to-Head

1
1
SM Caen 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Montpellier HSC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Sep Montpellier HSC H 2–2 D
22 Sep AS Saint-Étienne A 1–2 L
15 Sep Olympique Lyonnais H 2–2 D
01 Sep Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 2–0 W
25 Aug FC Nantes A 1–1 D
18 Aug OGC Nice H 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Sep SM Caen A 2–2 D
22 Sep OGC Nice H 1–0 W
15 Sep RC Strasbourg Alsace H 1–1 D
01 Sep Stade de Reims A 1–0 W
25 Aug AS Saint-Étienne H 0–0 D
18 Aug Amiens SC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between SM Caen and Montpellier HSC.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. SM Caen in their trying to find a way past Montpellier HSC's compact .
  • 10' A stunning finish from Saif-Eddine Khaoui — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. SM Caen and Montpellier HSC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SM Caen and Montpellier HSC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 35' Andy Delort is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Montpellier HSC so far.
  • 37' The Algeria Andy Delort breaks the deadlock on 37 minutes. 1-1!
  • 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Paul Lasne is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Montpellier HSC.
  • 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Montpellier HSC that had 417 games and scored 379 goals.
  • 51' GOAL! Damien Le Tallec fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 56' Daniel Congre has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 60' The SM Caen bench stirs into life. Jessy Deminguet is withdrawn and Casimir Ninga gets his opportunity.
  • 62' Controversy at the stadium! Florent Mollet argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 63' What a moment for Yacine Bammou! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 66' Gaetan Laborde is replacing Florent Mollet for the Montpellier HSC side.
  • 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' Yoel Armougom has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 79' Casimir Ninga has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 79.
  • 83' Hilton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 83.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Montpellier HSC team. Andy Delort is replaced by Ellyes Skhiri on 83 minute.
  • 88' SM Caen are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Montpellier HSC backline.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for SM Caen. Faycal Fajr will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Montpellier HSC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • The final score is 2-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.52 SM Caen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49 Montpellier HSC xG
I would bet for: SM Caen or Montpellier HSC 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
SM Caen39% Draw27% Montpellier HSC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.01
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

SM Caen or Draw
66%
Draw or Montpellier HSC
61%
SM Caen or Montpellier HSC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
SM Caen28% Draw44% Montpellier HSC28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
8%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
4%
3 – 2
3.1%

Asian Handicap — SM Caen

Handicap SM Caen covers Push Montpellier HSC covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 11% 81%
-1.5 19% 81%
-1 19% 19% 63%
-0.5 37% 63%
+0.5 64% 36%
+1 64% 18% 18%
+1.5 82% 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

SM Caen keeps clean sheet
23%
Montpellier HSC keeps clean sheet
23%

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