Match Summary
Lyon defeated Montpellier 5:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2016. Goals were scored by A. Lacazette 4′, M. Diakhaby 9′, N. Fekir 42′, M. Cornet 70′, M. Cornet 75′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 69% possession while Montpellier held 31%. Lyon had 19 shots (12 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Montpellier. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Montpellier made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Lyon and Montpellier — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Lyon had 69% possession against Montpellier's 31%. Lyon registered 19 shots (12 on target) while Montpellier managed 10 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–5. Fouls committed: 10–12.
Lineups
Lyon lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under B. Génésio, while Montpellier deployed a 4-2-3-1 under F. Hantz.
Defensive Solidity
Lyon deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Montpellier's 4-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
Lyon field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Montpellier's 4 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
Lyon 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: B. Génésio
Substitutes
Coach: F. Hantz
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Lyon have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Montpellier show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Lyon vs Montpellier Head to Head Results
Lyon and Montpellier have met 31 times — Lyon won 19, Montpellier won 8, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 110 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.55 per match (64 for the home side, 46 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 23 matches (74%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (68%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–4 in 2023.
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Recent Meetings (31)
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