20 January 2016 at 20:00
Match Summary
Marseille defeated Montpellier 2:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2015. Goals were scored by R. Bensebaini 41′ (o.g.), B. Dja Djédjé 55′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Marseille had 54% possession while Montpellier held 46%. Marseille had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Montpellier. Marseille made 3 substitutions, Montpellier made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Marseille and Montpellier — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Own Goal
Match Statistics
Marseille had 54% possession against Montpellier's 46%. Marseille registered 10 shots (3 on target) while Montpellier managed 6 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–9. Fouls committed: 21–16.
Lineups
Marseille lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Míchel, while Montpellier deployed a 4-1-2-3 under B. Martini.
Defensive Solidity
Marseille deploy 6 defenders rated — on average, against Montpellier's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Marseille field 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Montpellier's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Marseille start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Montpellier averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: Míchel
Substitutes
Coach: B. Martini
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Marseille have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats. Montpellier show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
Marseille
Montpellier
Marseille vs Montpellier Head to Head Results
Marseille and Montpellier have met 29 times — Marseille won 16, Montpellier won 6, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Marseille leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 93 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.21 per match (58 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (59%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Marseille are currently unbeaten in the last 12 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2025.
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Marseille
7
Drawn
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Recent Meetings (29)
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