AS Beziers vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AS Beziers vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 .
- AS Beziers 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mikael Lesage
- Referee Bertrand Corcuff
- Referee Sebastien Denis
- Referee Samir Zolota
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | FC Metz | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Aug | Paris FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | ES Troyes AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | AC Ajaccio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jul | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | AS Beziers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Racing Club de Lens | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | ES Troyes AC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | AC Ajaccio | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Aug | US Orleans Loiret | H | 5–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
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' AS Beziers have kicked off against FC Metz. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' France international Thomas Delaine has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AS Beziers and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Alexandre Ramalingom, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 20' The 34-year-old Rayane Aabid has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Emmanuel Riviere is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AS Beziers.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. AS Beziers and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aboubakary Kante on 32.
- 37' A quiet spell here at . AS Beziers seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 39' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Victorien Angban.
- 44' Victorien Angban has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 434 appearances.
- 48' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Farid Boulaya gets a Yellow card.
- 53' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AS Beziers and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' Habib Diallo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ibrahima Niane on 59 minute.
- 62' Emmanuel Riviere is replacing Farid Boulaya for the FC Metz side.
- 67' What composure from Opa Nguette! The Senegal international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 72' Antoine Rabillard gets the nod from AS Beziers. He replaces Aboubakary Kante and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' What composure from Rayane Aabid! The France international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frederic Antonetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 80' Habib Diallo puts FC Metz on the lead.
- 81' A change in the AS Beziers ranks — Mehdi Mostefa exits the field as Victor Elissalt enters on 81.
- 83' Emmanuel Riviere has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 83' AS Beziers ring the changes. Steeve Beusnard has done his job and it is now time for Ibrahim Sissoko to step up.
- 87' Adama Traore gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Opa Nguette and will look to change the dynamic.
- Full Time. FC Metz beats AS Beziers
Lineups
AS Beziers Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 5
- 1
- 10
- 20
- 11
- 6
- 4
- 21
- 29
- 27
Bench
- 2
- 16
- 8
- 22
- 9
- 17
- 15
Coach
Mathieu Chabert
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 28
- 24
- 27
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Adama Traore 87'
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↓ Habib Diallo 59'
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 6
- 13
Bench
-
20
Habib Diallo ↑ 59'
- 1
- 10
- 25
-
29
Emmanuel Riviere ↑ 62'
- 31
-
9
Adama Traore ↑ 87'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 1 |
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Emmanuel Riviere | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
Head to Head
AS Beziers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
AS Beziers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
AS Beziers or FC Metz 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
AS Beziers or Draw
60%
Draw or FC Metz
69%
AS Beziers or FC Metz
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5.1%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — AS Beziers
| Handicap | AS Beziers covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
AS Beziers keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.