18 September 2012 at 18:45
Match Summary
Arsenal defeated Montpellier 2:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by Y. Belhanda 9′ (pen.), L. Podolski 16′, Y. Gervinho 18′. Montpellier made 3 substitutions, Arsenal made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Montpellier and Arsenal — 3 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: O. Giroud
assist: C. Jenkinson
Lineups
Montpellier lined up in a — formation, while Arsenal deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Montpellier field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Arsenal's 11 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.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Montpellier have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. Arsenal show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Arsenal
Montpellier vs Arsenal Head to Head Results
Montpellier and Arsenal have met 1 times — Montpellier won 0, Arsenal won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2012.
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Drawn
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Arsenal
Recent Meetings (1)
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