22 April 2018 at 13:00

10
Full Time
Referee: Ruddy Buquet

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

Even record

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

Nice4wins
3draws10 meetings
Montpellier3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (49%) — the odds may underestimate Nice.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

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 49.2%Draw 30.8%Away 24.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.013.103.79
Max2.053.364.34
Market favourite:Nice · Slight 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 market48.5%29.0%22.5%
Public market46.3%28.7%24.9%
Δ2.2%0.3%2.5%

Nice vs Montpellier — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Nice
Result vs. Market: Nice (49%)

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.

NiceHalf-time:00Montpellier
16Shots5
4Shots 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
23/02/25Nice2–0Montpellier1.37/5.12/7.43
15/12/24Montpellier2–2Nice2.92/3.52/2.37
08/03/24Nice1–2Montpellier1.76/3.77/4.56
10/11/23Montpellier0–0Nice3.50/3.36/2.12
27/05/23Montpellier2–3Nice2.45/3.42/2.75
11/01/23Nice6–1Montpellier1.81/3.64/4.56
12/03/22Montpellier0–0Nice3.07/3.47/2.31
07/11/21Nice0–1Montpellier1.54/4.44/5.59
25/04/21Nice3–1Montpellier2.75/3.38/2.57
12/09/20Montpellier3–1Nice2.20/3.28/3.47

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: Nice

W 358D 292L 349
Over 2.542
Goals scored1149

Away Record: Montpellier

W 320D 267L 367
Over 2.546
Goals scored1156

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Nice defeated Montpellier 1:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2017. Goals were scored by P. Lees Melou 59′. Nice had 58% possession while Montpellier held 42%. Nice had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 5 (2 on target) for Montpellier. Nice made 3 substitutions, Montpellier made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Nice and Montpellier — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Nice
Montpellier
Kick Off
Half Time
P. Lees Melou

assist: A. Saint-Maximin

59′
66′
K. DollyC. Ninga
71′
S. SambiaJ. Ikoné
83′
I. MbenzaS. Camara
M. BalotelliM. Le Bihan
84′
A. Saint-MaximinM. Sarr
86′
A. TamezeW. Cyprien
89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Nice had 58% possession against Montpellier's 42%. Nice registered 16 shots (4 on target) while Montpellier managed 5 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 10–13.

4Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal2
16Total Shots5
5Blocked Shots1
10Shots insidebox2
6Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls13
3Corner Kicks3
2Offsides4
58%Ball Possession42%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
589Total passes406
513Passes accurate333
87%Passes %82%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Nice have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Montpellier show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Nice

WDDLLW

Montpellier

WWDDDW

Nice vs Montpellier Head to Head Results

Nice and Montpellier have met 32 times — Nice won 12, Montpellier won 13, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Montpellier leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.66 per match (45 for the home side, 40 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Nice are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2023.

12

Nice

7

Drawn

13

Montpellier

Goals: 45Goals: 40

Recent Meetings (32)

4 Feb 2026Nice3 – 2Montpellier
23 Feb 2025Nice2 – 0Montpellier
15 Dec 2024Montpellier2 – 2Nice
8 Mar 2024Nice1 – 2Montpellier
7 Feb 2024Montpellier1 – 4Nice
10 Nov 2023Montpellier0 – 0Nice
22 Jul 2023Nice1 – 0Montpellier
27 May 2023Montpellier2 – 3Nice
11 Jan 2023Nice6 – 1Montpellier
12 Mar 2022Montpellier0 – 0Nice
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026