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Ligue 1 | Gameweek 16
Dec 17, 2023 at 2pm UK
Stade Saint-Symphorien
Montpellier

Metz
0 - 1
Montpellier


Diallo (53'), Udol (90+2')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Esteve (9')
Jullien (74'), Lecomte (85')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Montpellier HSC, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Metz 0-1 Brest
Sunday, December 10 at 2pm in Ligue 1
Last Game: Montpellier 0-0 Lens
Friday, December 8 at 8pm in Ligue 1

We said: Metz 0-0 Montpellier HSC

Attacking is not the strong suit of either side, currently separated by two points in the table, with Montpellier in 14th, while Metz have netted two fewer times than their Sunday opponents (15). Combine that with the creative struggles of each, and we expect chances to be at a premium for each team, who are evenly matched. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Metz win with a probability of 41.3%. A win for Montpellier HSC had a probability of 32.65% and a draw had a probability of 26%.

The most likely scoreline for a Metz win was 1-0 with a probability of 10.11%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (8.74%) and 2-0 (7.13%). The likeliest Montpellier HSC win was 0-1 (8.78%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (12.38%). The actual scoreline of 0-1 was predicted with an 8.8% likelihood.

Result
MetzDrawMontpellier HSC
41.3% (-0.745 -0.75) 26.05% (-0.045000000000002 -0.05) 32.65% (0.791 0.79)
Both teams to score 53.39% (0.421 0.42)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
49.05% (0.421 0.42)50.95% (-0.421 -0.42)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
27.18% (0.37 0.37)72.82% (-0.37 -0.37)
Metz Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
75.6% (-0.191 -0.19)24.39% (0.192 0.19)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
41.19% (-0.26600000000001 -0.27)58.81% (0.266 0.27)
Montpellier HSC Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
70.62% (0.73299999999999 0.73)29.38% (-0.733 -0.73)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
34.63% (0.89 0.89)65.36% (-0.89 -0.89)
Score Analysis
    Metz 41.3%
    Montpellier HSC 32.65%
    Draw 26.04%
MetzDrawMontpellier HSC
1-0 @ 10.11% (-0.22 -0.22)
2-1 @ 8.74% (-0.066000000000001 -0.07)
2-0 @ 7.13% (-0.202 -0.2)
3-1 @ 4.11% (-0.054 -0.05)
3-0 @ 3.35% (-0.114 -0.11)
3-2 @ 2.52% (0.019 0.02)
4-1 @ 1.45% (-0.027 -0.03)
4-0 @ 1.18% (-0.047 -0.05)
Other @ 2.71%
Total : 41.3%
1-1 @ 12.38% (-0.029999999999999 -0.03)
0-0 @ 7.17% (-0.121 -0.12)
2-2 @ 5.35% (0.068 0.07)
3-3 @ 1.03% (0.028 0.03)
Other @ 0.12%
Total : 26.04%
0-1 @ 8.78% (0.031000000000001 0.03)
1-2 @ 7.59% (0.137 0.14)
0-2 @ 5.38% (0.126 0.13)
1-3 @ 3.1% (0.117 0.12)
0-3 @ 2.2% (0.094 0.09)
2-3 @ 2.19% (0.071 0.07)
1-4 @ 0.95% (0.054 0.05)
Other @ 2.49%
Total : 32.65%

How you voted: Metz vs Montpellier

Metz
35.3%
Draw
50.0%
Montpellier HSC
14.7%
34
Head to Head
May 1, 2022 2pm
Gameweek 35
Montpellier
2-2
Metz
Souquet (79'), Wahi (90+1')
Oyongo (29'), Leroy (58')
Delaine (24'), Mafouta (70')
Pajot (51'), Sarr (66'), Lamkel Ze (68')
Dec 1, 2021 6pm
Gameweek 16
Metz
1-3
Montpellier
De Preville (70')
Sarr (34'), Bronn (36')
Savanier (36'), Mavididi (45+1'), Wahi (48')
Mollet (72'), Ristic (83')
Feb 3, 2021 6pm
Gameweek 23
Metz
1-1
Montpellier
Sarr (47')
Boye (9'), Leya Iseka (33'), Maiga (74'), Centonze (76'), Bronn (82'), Ambrose (90+1')
Laborde (70')
Congre (58')
Dec 16, 2020 6pm
Gameweek 15
Montpellier
0-2
Metz

Mollet (39'), Mavididi (64'), Laborde (76')
Leya Iseka (50' pen.), Maiga (90+1')
Leya Iseka (7'), Maiga (30'), Delaine (38'), Antonetti (65')
Feb 5, 2020 6pm
Gameweek 23
Montpellier
1-1
Metz
Savanier (13')
Souquet (14'), Ferri (39')
Boulaya (79')
N'Doram (64')
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Paris Saint-GermainPSG13103037112633
2Marseille1382329171226
3MonacoMonaco1382322121026
4Lille136522113823
5Lyon136432317622
6Nice135532416820
7Lens135531512320
8Auxerre136162121019
9Reims135352018218
10Toulouse135351514118
11Brest135171923-416
12Rennes134271819-114
13StrasbourgStrasbourg133462227-513
14Angers133461421-713
15Saint-EtienneSt Etienne134181130-1913
16Le HavreLe Havre134091024-1412
17NantesNantes132561520-511
18Montpellier HSCMontpellier132291334-218


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