Chamois Niortais FC vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chamois Niortais FC vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 at Stade Rene-Gaillard.
- Chamois Niortais FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
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-Montbeliard | 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
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 8 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 3 G | 3 A |
| Teji Savanier | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Stade Rene-Gaillard. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Chamois Niortais FC and FC Metz.
- 5' FC Metz have won 375 goals from 444 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' It looks surprising Chamois Niortais FC does not make any changes. Lenny Joseph has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chamois Niortais FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Chamois Niortais FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chamois Niortais FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Magnificent from Nesta Elphege! That is 1 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 45' Goal! Georges Mikautadze scores his 74 goal in 444 matches.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 51' What a moment for Youssef Maziz! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' Ablie Jallow has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 64' Another substitution for Chamois Niortais FC to replace Charles Kabore by Oumar Ngom on 64 minute.
- 69' A moment of madness from Danley Jean Jacques on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
- 73' Habib Maiga gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' Koffi Kouao has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 76.
- 77' A change in the Chamois Niortais FC ranks — Samuel Renel exits the field as Yanis Merdji enters on 77.
- 81' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Youssef Maziz is withdrawn and Joseph Nduquidi gets his opportunity.
- 83' Magnificent from Georges Mikautadze! That is 74 goals in 444 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 86' The crowd applauds Amadou Sagna as he leaves the pitch. Tyron Tormin steps in for Chamois Niortais FC.
- 90' Lenny Joseph has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ablie Jallow on 90 minute.
- 1-3 the final result. Chamois Niortais FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Stoppila Sunzu | 1 |
| Marvin Gakpa | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Nesta Elphege | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 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-Montbeliard
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.

