AJ Auxerre vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AJ Auxerre vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 at Stade de l'Abbe Deschamps.
- AJ Auxerre 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Faouzi Benchabane
- Referee Tugdual Philippe
- Referee Nicolas Aimar
- Referee Remy Rasclard
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Annecy | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | USL Dunkerque | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | FC Metz | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Montpellier HSC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Red Star FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | En Avant Guingamp | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | Pau FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Stade de Reims | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | FC Nantes | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | FC Metz | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Paris FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 15 Mar | AS Beziers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Mar | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Feb | AC Ajaccio | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | AJ Auxerre | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Mar | FC Lorient | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Le Havre AC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Feb | Paris FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! AJ Auxerre vs FC Metz — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Habib Diallo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AJ Auxerre side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' AJ Auxerre is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ibrahima Niane made 434 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Samuel Souprayen is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' The referee shows AJ Auxerre player a Yellow card on 42.
- 47' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 52' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. AJ Auxerre is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. AJ Auxerre must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Over 67 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' AJ Auxerre manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julien Feret is hanging Daniel Mancini on the field on 68 minute.
- 70' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Mamadou Fofana will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' FC Metz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 76' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Emmanuel Riviere is hanging Ibrahima Niane on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' Abdoulie Jallow is replacing Farid Boulaya for the FC Metz side.
- 87' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AJ Auxerre Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 20
- 24
- 31
- 10
- 12
- 11
-
7
Daniel Mancini ↓ Julien Feret 68'
- 26
- 1
- 15
Bench
- 17
- 28
- 19
-
29
Remy Dugimont ↑ 68'
-
25
Julien Feret ↑ 68'
- 18
- 30
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
- 10
- 25
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Ablie Jallow 82'
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 1
- 28
-
14
Ablie Jallow ↑ 82'
-
29
Emmanuel Riviere ↑ 76'
- 31
- 5
- 19
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.87
AJ Auxerre xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + FC Metz or Draw 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
AJ Auxerre or Draw
65%
Draw or FC Metz
69%
AJ Auxerre or FC Metz
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 3
2.5%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — AJ Auxerre
| Handicap | AJ Auxerre covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 22% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
AJ Auxerre keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.