21 September 2016 at 17:00

51
Full Time
Referee: Bartolomeu Varela Teles

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Lyon dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Lyon7wins
0draws10 meetings
Montpellier3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.9%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 63.3%Draw 24.6%Away 16.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.534.005.73
Max1.644.186.00
Market favourite:Lyon · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market59.6%23.4%17.1%
Public market60.5%23.7%15.8%
Δ0.9%0.4%1.2%

Lyon vs Montpellier — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lyon
Result vs. Market: Lyon (63%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

LyonHalf-time:21Montpellier
16Shots8
8Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
16/02/25Montpellier1–4Lyon4.70/4.31/1.64
04/01/25Lyon1–0Montpellier1.34/5.44/7.98
11/02/24Montpellier1–2Lyon3.03/3.40/2.36
19/08/23Lyon1–4Montpellier1.66/4.12/4.44
07/05/23Lyon5–4Montpellier1.66/4.23/4.84
22/10/22Montpellier1–2Lyon3.99/3.94/1.85
23/04/22Lyon5–2Montpellier1.34/5.54/8.39
28/11/21Montpellier0–1Lyon4.27/4.26/1.73
13/02/21Lyon1–2Montpellier1.37/5.30/7.97
15/09/20Montpellier2–1Lyon3.84/3.37/2.05

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Away Record: Montpellier

W 320D 267L 367
Over 2.546
Goals scored1156

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Montpellier 5:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2016. Goals were scored by M. Sanson 4′, N. Fekir 36′ (pen.), C. Tolisso 42′, N. Fekir 57′, C. Tolisso 71′, M. Cornet 75′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Lyon had 66% possession while Montpellier held 34%. Lyon had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Montpellier. Lyon made 3 substitutions, Montpellier made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lyon and Montpellier — 6 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Lyon
Montpellier
Kick Off
30′
Y. SyllaJ. Roussillon
36′Mathieu Deplagne
N. Fekir

Penalty

36′
C. Tolisso

assist: M. Rybus

42′
Half Time
N. Fekir

assist: Rafael

57′
N. FekirM. Valbuena
62′
62′
R. BoudebouzW. Rémy
63′
M. SansonJ. Marveaux
C. Tolisso

assist: M. Cornet

71′
M. RybusR. Ghezzal
72′
M. Cornet

assist: M. Valbuena

75′
M. CornetJ. Mateta
76′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lyon had 66% possession against Montpellier's 34%. Lyon registered 15 shots (8 on target) while Montpellier managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 11–1. Fouls committed: 10–15.

8Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal6
15Total Shots8
2Blocked Shots0
12Shots insidebox2
3Shots outsidebox6
10Fouls15
11Corner Kicks1
3Offsides1
66%Ball Possession34%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
1Goalkeeper Saves3
669Total passes336
595Passes accurate265
89%Passes %79%

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.

Lyon

WWDLLD

Montpellier

WDDDWW

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 109 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.52 per match (64 for the home side, 45 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.

19

Lyon

4

Drawn

8

Montpellier

Goals: 64Goals: 45

Recent Meetings (31)

16 Feb 2025Montpellier1 – 4Lyon
4 Jan 2025Lyon1 – 0Montpellier
11 Feb 2024Montpellier1 – 2Lyon
19 Aug 2023Lyon1 – 4Montpellier
7 May 2023Lyon5 – 4Montpellier
22 Oct 2022Montpellier1 – 2Lyon
23 Apr 2022Lyon5 – 2Montpellier
28 Nov 2021Montpellier0 – 1Lyon
13 Feb 2021Lyon1 – 2Montpellier
15 Sept 2020Montpellier2 – 1Lyon
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026