Chamois Niortais FC vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Chamois Niortais FC vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 at Stade Rene-Gaillard.
- Chamois Niortais FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
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 May | FC Metz | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | SM Caen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Apr | Valenciennes FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Apr | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Apr | Paris FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Apr | Pau FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Chamois Niortais FC and FC Metz is underway.
- 5' Georges Mikautadze has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' The 27-year-old Ablie Jallow has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Chamois Niortais FC and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Chamois Niortais FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' It’s high time Laszlo Boloni made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Koffi Kouao made 104 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' Chamois Niortais FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
- 42' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nesta Elphege makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 45' What a moment for Georges Mikautadze! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
- 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' Youssef Maziz puts FC Metz on the lead.
- 56' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Alexandre Oukidja is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Chamois Niortais FC tonight.
- 64' A tactical swap from Chamois Niortais FC — Oumar Ngom on, Charles Kabore off on 64 minutes.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Danley Jean Jacques on 69.
- 73' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Habib Maiga comes on to replace Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Koffi Kouao. He receives a Yellow card.
- 77' Chamois Niortais FC ring the changes. Samuel Renel has done his job and it is now time for Yanis Merdji to step up.
- 81' Youssef Maziz makes way for Joseph Nduquidi at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Georges Mikautadze makes it 1-3 with a superb finish on 83.
- 86' Tyron Tormin is replacing Amadou Sagna for the Chamois Niortais FC side.
- 90' The whistle greets Ablie Jallow as he departs to be replaced by Lenny Joseph.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Chamois Niortais FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Mootaz Zemzemi ↓ Samy Benchama 64'
- 5
- 2
-
25
Charles Kabore ↓ Oumar Ngom 64'
- 10
- 21
-
20
Amadou Sagna ↓ Tyron Tormin 86'
-
17
Samuel Renel ↓ Yanis Merdji 77'
- 16
- 14
- 37
Bench
-
11
Yanis Merdji ↑ 77'
- 30
-
26
Samy Benchama ↑ 64'
- 18
-
24
Tyron Tormin ↑ 86'
-
36
Oumar Ngom ↑ 64'
- 22
Coach
Bernard Simondi
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Lenny Joseph 90'
- 16
- 8
- 14
- 5
-
10
Youssef Maziz ↓ Joseph Nduquidi 81'
- 9
- 39
- 27
Bench
-
19
Habib Maiga ↑ 73'
- 40
-
24
Lenny Joseph ↑ 90'
-
34
Joseph Nduquidi ↑ 81'
- 15
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 2 |
| Nesta Elphege | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Stoppila Sunzu | 1 |
| Marvin Gakpa | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
Chamois Niortais FC Form
2023-05-06
Chamois Niortais FC
1–3
FC Metz
L
2023-04-29
Grenoble Foot 38
2–0
Chamois Niortais FC
L
2023-04-22
Chamois Niortais FC
1–2
SM Caen
L
2023-04-15
Valenciennes FC
0–0
Chamois Niortais FC
D
2023-04-08
Chamois Niortais FC
0–3
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
L
2023-04-01
AS Saint-Étienne
2–0
Chamois Niortais FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.05
Chamois Niortais FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Chamois Niortais FC or Draw
49%
Draw or FC Metz
77%
Chamois Niortais FC or FC Metz
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
9.1%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
5.1%
2 – 2
4.9%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Chamois Niortais FC
| Handicap | Chamois Niortais FC covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +1 | 48% | 23% | 29% |
| +1.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +2 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Chamois Niortais FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

