15 September 2020 at 19:00

21
Full Time
Referee: F. Letexier

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.

Montpellier3wins
0draws10 meetings
Lyon7wins

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: 4.5%

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 26.1%Draw 29.6%Away 48.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.753.302.05
Max3.963.522.06
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Lyon · 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 market24.7%27.8%47.5%
Public market25.0%28.8%46.3%
Δ0.3%1.0%1.2%

Montpellier vs Lyon — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Montpellier
Result vs. Market: Lyon (49%)

Result differed from 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.

MontpellierHalf-time:10Lyon
10Shots19
3Shots on target7

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: Montpellier

W 320D 267L 367
Over 2.546
Goals scored1156

Away Record: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Montpellier defeated Lyon 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by T. Savanier 38′ (pen.), T. Savanier 59′, M. Depay 82′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Montpellier had 44% possession while Lyon held 56%. Montpellier had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for Lyon. Montpellier made 4 substitutions, Lyon made 5. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Rayan Cherki 81′).

Match Events

Key match events between Montpellier and Lyon — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

Montpellier
Lyon
Kick Off
Andy Delort7′
38′
Half Time
55′
Bruno GuimarãesJean Lucas
55′
T. KadewereM. Depay
T. Savanier

assist: M. Ristić

59′
J. FerriF. Mollet
63′
A. DelortS. Mavididi
63′
68′
J. DenayerM. Bard
68′
K. Toko EkambiM. Cherki
Vitorino Hilton71′
T. SavanierJ. Chotard
75′
75′
M. CornetM. Dembélé
Vitorino Hilton81′
VAR
81′Goal cancelled
82′
M. Depay

Penalty

G. LabordeS. Sambia
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Montpellier had 44% possession against Lyon's 56%. Montpellier registered 10 shots (3 on target) while Lyon managed 19 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–11. Fouls committed: 13–13.

3Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal6
10Total Shots19
3Blocked Shots6
7Shots insidebox12
3Shots outsidebox7
13Fouls13
4Corner Kicks11
2Offsides0
44%Ball Possession56%
3Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves1
391Total passes488
316Passes accurate414
81%Passes %85%

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.

Montpellier

WDDDWW

Lyon

WWDLLD

Montpellier vs Lyon Head to Head Results

Montpellier and Lyon have met 31 times — Montpellier won 7, Lyon won 20, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 112 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.61 per match (44 for the home side, 68 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.

7

Montpellier

4

Drawn

20

Lyon

Goals: 44Goals: 68

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
27 Aug 2019Montpellier1 – 0Lyon
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026