FC Lorient vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Lorient vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stade du Moustoir.
- FC Lorient 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mikael Lesage
- Referee Antony Gautier
- Referee Huseyin Ocak
- Referee Benjamin Pages
- Referee Pierre Legat
- Referee Christian Guillard
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Monaco FC | 5 | 13 |
| 2 | Olympique Lyonnais | 5 | 11 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | Lille OSC | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 5 | 8 |
| 7 | Angers SCO | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 5 | 7 |
| 9 | Le Mans FC | 5 | 6 |
| 10 | AJ Auxerre | 5 | 6 |
| 11 | Stade Brestois 29 | 5 | 5 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Toulouse FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | OGC Nice | 5 | 5 |
| 15 | Racing Club de Lens | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | ES Troyes AC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | Olympique de Marseille | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | FC Metz | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | OGC Nice | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Apr | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 6–2 | W |
| 03 Apr | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 20 Mar | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Mar | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | FC Lorient | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Apr | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | AS Monaco FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–6 | L |
| 13 Mar | Racing Club de Lens | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
FC Lorient this season
FC Lorient this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Lorient
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Lorient
| Jean-Victor Makengo | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Lorient and FC Metz has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 439 games and scored 368 goals.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 16' Assisted by Didier Lamkel Ze with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nicolas de Preville makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' Julien Laporte has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' Thomas Delaine, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Ibrahim Amadou will be fuming at that decision.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ibrahim Amadou.
- 42' The 30-year-old Kevin N'Doram has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Amadou Salif Mbengue on, Ibrahim Amadou off on 46 minutes.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Pape Matar Sarr is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Lorient.
- 56' FC Metz seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 61' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Pape Matar Sarr is hanging Kevin N'Doram on the field on 62 minute.
- 65' Fresh legs for FC Lorient! Quentin Boisgard comes on to replace Terem Moffi.
- 70' FC Lorient currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 73' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Didier Lamkel Ze by Opa Nguette on 73 minute.
- 76' The FC Lorient bench stirs into life. Bonke Innocent is withdrawn and Fabien Lemoine gets his opportunity.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Lorient in their trying to find a way past FC Metz's compact .
- 82' A moment of madness from Houboulang Mendes on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Lorient will be frustrated.
- 84' The referee calls foul for Opa Nguette. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' Sambou Soumano gets the nod from FC Lorient. He replaces Enzo Le Fee and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Dango Faissal Ouattara is ready to make an impact after coming on for Armand Lauriente at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Opa Nguette by Lenny Joseph on 86 minute.
- 1-0 the final result. FC Metz will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 6
- 15
- 25
- 17
-
8
Bonke Innocent ↓ Fabien Lemoine 76'
-
10
Enzo Le Fee ↓ Sambou Soumano 84'
-
13
Terem Moffi ↓ Quentin Boisgard 65'
- 19
- 9
Bench
- 14
-
18
Fabien Lemoine ↑ 76'
- 30
- 2
-
11
Quentin Boisgard ↑ 65'
-
38
Dango Faissal Ouattara ↑ 85'
- 3
- 37
-
22
Sambou Soumano ↑ 84'
Coach
Christophe Pélissier
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Kevin N'Doram ↓ Pape Matar Sarr 62'
- 5
- 17
- 16
- 14
- 9
- 32
-
22
Didier Lamkel Ze ↓ Opa Nguette 73'
- 23
- 8
- 25
Bench
- 27
- 10
-
11
Opa Nguette ↑ 73'
- 30
- 26
-
15
Pape Matar Sarr ↑ 62'
- 24
-
33
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 46'
-
34
Louis Mafouta ↑ 86'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Eli Kroupi | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 |
| Ismael Traore | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Lorient Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
FC Lorient xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Lorient win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
FC Lorient or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Metz
48%
FC Lorient or FC Metz
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.8%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Lorient
| Handicap | FC Lorient covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.