How to watch today's Lyon vs Montpellier Ligue 1 game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Olympique Lyonnais may be grappling with turmoil both on and off the field, but their unpredictable on-pitch displays make them an entertaining team to watch as they chase a top-four Ligue 1 finish and aim for a return to the UEFA Champions League.

The off-field disarray at Lyon has fueled speculation about potential administrative relegation, yet on the field, they remain resolute in their push for Ligue 1’s upper echelons. However, they entered the winter break on a bittersweet note. A 3-1 defeat at the hands of league leaders Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes was followed by a hard-earned 2-1 victory over SC Feignies in the Coupe de France Round of 64 just before the holidays.

Montpellier Hérault endured a challenging first half of the season, languishing near the foot of the Ligue 1 table. This poor run led to the sacking of Michel Der Zakarian, with lifelong Montpellier supporter Jean-Louis Gasset stepping in as head coach.

While performances under Gasset have shown some improvement, Montpellier remains anchored at the bottom of the standings after 15 games, having managed only two wins so far. Their struggles extended to the Coupe de France, where they suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to lower-division side Le Puy F.43 Auvergne before the break.

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How to watch Lyon vs Montpellier online - TV channels & live streams

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Lyon vs Montpellier kick-off time

Ligue 1 - Ligue 1

4 Jan 2025 - 20:00

Groupama Stadium

The Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Montpellier will be played at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, France.

It will kick off at 8:00 pm GMT on Saturday, January 4, in the UK.

Team news & squads

Lyon vs Montpellier lineups

OL

4-3-3

Formation

3-4-3

MPL

23

L. Perri

55

D. Caleta-Car

22

Clinton Mata

98

A. Maitland-Niles

16

Abner

31

N. Matic

17

S. Benrahma

7

J. Veretout

37

E. Nuamah

11

M. Fofana

10

C

A. Lacazette

40

B. Lecomte

27

B. Omeragic

5

M. Sagnan

52

N. Maksimovic

3

I. Sylla

29

E. Tchato

12

C

J. Ferri

19

R. Nzingoula

9

M. Tamari

11

T. Savanier

8

A. Adams

3-4-3

Montpellier

OL

-Line up

• 23

  L. Perri

• 55

  D. Caleta-Car

• 22

  Clinton Mata

• 98

  A. Maitland-Niles

  65’

• 16

  Abner

• 31

  N. Matic

  75’

• 17

  S. Benrahma

  65’

• 7

  J. Veretout

  66’

  76’

• 37

  E. Nuamah

  65’

• 11

  M. Fofana

• 10

  A. Lacazette (C)

Substitutes

• 8

  C. Tolisso

  65’

• 69

  G. Mikautadze

  76’

• 40

  R. Descamps

• 29

  E. Molebe

• 18

  R. Cherki

  65’

• 19

  M. Niakhate

  65’

• 15

  T. Tessmann

  75’

• 27

  W. Omari

• 20

  S. Kumbedi

Manager

• P. Sage

MPL

-Line up

• 40

  B. Lecomte

• 27

  B. Omeragic

• 5

  M. Sagnan

  50’

• 52

  N. Maksimovic

  64’

  65’

• 3

  I. Sylla

  87’

• 29

  E. Tchato

• 12

  J. Ferri (C)

• 19

  R. Nzingoula

  87’

• 9

  M. Tamari

• 11

  T. Savanier

  75’

• 8

  A. Adams

  64’

Substitutes

• 38

  A. Gueguin

• 47

  Y. Mouanga

• 17

  T. Sainte-Luce

  87’

• 10

  W. Khazri

  64’

• 22

  K. Fayad

  65’

  90’ + 1’

• 39

  Y. Issoufou

  87’

• 45

  S. Dzodic

  75’

• 44

  T. Chennahi

• 16

  D. Bertaud

Manager

• J. Gasset

Lyon team news

Lyon will be without defender Duje Caleta-Car, who is serving the final match of a two-game suspension after accumulating six yellow cards this season. Fellow defender Nicolas Tagliafico is also unavailable due to suspension, though he has been nursing an injury and was unlikely to feature regardless.

The departures of Gift Orban and Wilfried Zaha appear imminent, following Anthony Lopes, who has already moved to Nantes. Meanwhile, new signing Thiago Almada will remain sidelined until his transfer from Botafogo is finalized on January 5.

Montpellier team news

For Montpellier, suspensions for Enzo Tchato and Modibo Sagnan, due to yellow card accumulation, leave the visitors shorthanded. Additionally, the squad faces several injury woes, with Christopher Jullien sidelined long-term with a cruciate ligament injury. Teammates Kiki Kouyate, Birama Touré, and Khalil Fayad are also unavailable as they continue their recoveries.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

OL

Last 5 matches

MPL

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Win

• 11 Feb 2024

  Montpellier

  1

  -

  2

  Lyon

• 19 Aug 2023

  Lyon

  1

  -

  4

  Montpellier

• 7 May 2023

  Lyon

  5

  -

  4

  Montpellier

• 22 Oct 2022

  Montpellier

  1

  -

  2

  Lyon

• 23 Apr 2022

  Lyon

  5

  -

  2

  Montpellier

15

Goals scored

12

Games over 2.5 goals

5/5

Both teams scored

5/5

Standings

Useful links

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• Ligue 1 news
• Lyon team page
• Montpellier team page
• Football on TV in the UK