FC Lorient vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Lorient vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 .
- FC Lorient 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mikael Lesage
- Referee Cedric Dos Santos
- Referee Sebastien Denis
- Referee Nicolas Aimar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | FC Metz | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 4–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | US Orleans Loiret | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Red Star FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | FC Lorient | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Le Havre AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Paris FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | AS Beziers | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
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' The wait is over. FC Metz get us underway at .
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Lorient must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Lorient and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Jonathan Rivierez on 32 minutes.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Jonathan Rivierez.
- 38' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Vincent Le Goff is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 40' FC Metz make a change. Marvin Gakpa trudges off to be replaced by Ivan Balliu on 40 minutes.
- 45' The 37-year-old Jonathan Rivierez has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Habib Maiga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Farid Boulaya on 46 minute.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Lorient and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 55' Houboulang Mendes was booked on 55.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 65' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 65.
- 70' It’s high time Mickael Landreau made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' The whistle greets Yoane Wissa as he departs to be replaced by Gaetan Courtet.
- 76' Emmanuel Riviere is replacing Opa Nguette for the FC Metz side.
- 81' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Lorient and FC Metz are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' The crowd applauds Julien Ponceau as he leaves the pitch. Moussa Guel steps in for FC Lorient Bretagne Sud.
- 89' 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.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Habib Diallo on 90 minutes.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 25
- 14
- 18
- 24
- 10
- 29
-
19
Yoane Wissa ↓ Gaetan Courtet 71'
- 20
- 2
- 1
-
37
Julien Ponceau ↓ Moussa Guel 84'
Bench
- 30
- 13
- 17
-
9
Gaetan Courtet ↑ 71'
-
12
Moussa Guel ↑ 84'
- 6
Coach
Mickael Landreau
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
-
10
Marvin Gakpa ↓ Ivan Balliu 40'
- 28
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Habib Maiga 46'
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Emmanuel Riviere 76'
- 16
- 21
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
25
Ivan Balliu ↑ 40'
- 7
-
29
Emmanuel Riviere ↑ 76'
- 5
-
19
Habib Maiga ↑ 46'
- 9
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Arthur Avon Ebong | 1 |
| Eli Kroupi | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Lorient Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31
FC Lorient xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Lorient or Draw
75%
Draw or FC Metz
55%
FC Lorient or FC Metz
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
8.7%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Lorient
| Handicap | FC Lorient covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.