7 February 2018 at 20:00
Match Summary
Lyon defeated Montpellier 2:1. The match was played in Coupe de France 2017. Goals were scored by M. Cornet 13′, J. Ikoné 22′, N. Fekir 27′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Montpellier had 47% possession while Lyon held 53%. Montpellier had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 12 (5 on target) for Lyon. Montpellier made 3 substitutions, Lyon made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Montpellier and Lyon — 3 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Match Statistics
Montpellier had 47% possession against Lyon's 53%. Montpellier registered 13 shots (6 on target) while Lyon managed 12 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 11–12.
Lineups
Montpellier lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under M. Der Zakarian, while Lyon deployed a 4-3-3 under B. Génésio.
Defensive Solidity
Montpellier deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Lyon'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
Montpellier field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Lyon'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
Montpellier start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Lyon 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: M. Der Zakarian
Substitutes
Coach: B. Génésio
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Montpellier have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Lyon show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Montpellier vs Lyon Head to Head Results
Montpellier and Lyon have met 31 times — Montpellier won 8, Lyon won 19, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 112 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.61 per match (45 for the home side, 67 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 22 matches (71%). 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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