Lyon v Montpellier prediction
Cancelled — this match is not being played as listed.
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Lyon v Montpellier, Ligue 1, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Lyon host Montpellier in Ligue 1 on Saturday 9 May (kick-off 19:00 UK).
Form and the table
Eight of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of Lyon’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Lyon have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 0.86. Lyon have scored 42 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Lyon have conceded 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Nine of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in five of Montpellier’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). Away from home, Montpellier have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 0.50 and conceding 1.88. Montpellier have scored 35 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Montpellier have conceded 34 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Lyon (seventh) and Montpellier (eighth) are level on points, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Lyon the stronger side, 583 rating points above Montpellier (Lyon 1753, Montpellier 1170, after at least 286 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 27 August 2019, finished Montpellier 1–0 Lyon.
Team news
Predicted Lyon XI (4-3-1-2): D. Greif, Z. Athekame, F. Bacher, Abner, M. Niakhaté, T. Morton, C. Tolisso, T. Tessmann, N. Nartey, E. Nuamah, K. Nakamura — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, M. Depay (6.2 per match over six appearances, five goals) and H. Aouar (4.9 per match over seven appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Lyon’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Lyon (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), M. Depay averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 484 minutes, with a shot in six of the last six appearances. H. Aouar averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 618 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last seven appearances.
Predicted Montpellier XI (4-2-3-1): S. Ngapandouetnbu, J. Laporte, Y. Mouanga, N. El Hannach, Y. Zouaoui, N. Pays, F. Tardieu, T. Chennahi, D. Meddah, L. Megnan-Pave, M. Camara — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, T. Savanier (6.5 per match over six appearances, three goals and two assists) and A. Delort (4.6 per match over six appearances, three goals and two assists) have been Montpellier’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Montpellier (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), T. Savanier averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 512 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last six appearances. A. Delort averages 2.5 shots per 90 over 638 minutes, with a shot in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Parc Olympique Lyonnais
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lyon 2 · draws 3 · Montpellier 1 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Lyon 3W 0D 2L · Montpellier 2W 0D 3L
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Lyon v Montpellier — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-08-27 Montpellier 1–0 Lyon
- 2019-03-17 Lyon 3–2 Montpellier
- 2018-12-22 Montpellier 1–1 Lyon
- 2018-03-04 Montpellier 1–1 Lyon
- 2018-02-07 Montpellier 1–2 Lyon
- 2017-11-19 Lyon 0–0 Montpellier
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Montpellier?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lyon won 2, Montpellier won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lyon and Montpellier?
- Recent form — Lyon 3W 0D 2L; Montpellier 2W 0D 3L.
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