FC Lorient vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Lorient vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stade du Moustoir.
- FC Lorient 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Assistant 1 Aurelien Drouet
- Assistant 2 Laurent Coniglio
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Nantes | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Metz | 34 | 17 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Racing Club de Lens | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lille OSC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Olympique de Marseille | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Monaco FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | ES Troyes AC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | OGC Nice | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | FC Metz | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Nov | Racing Club de Lens | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Stade de Reims | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | FC Lorient | A | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Nov | FC Nantes | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Oct | Le Havre AC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Oct | AS Monaco FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Oct | OGC Nice | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Lorient | FC Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 17 |
| 0 | Played | 34 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 3 / 8 / 23 |
| 0 | Scored | 32 |
| 0 | Conceded | 76 |
| +0 | GD | -44 |
| – | PPG | 0.50 |
| – | Win % | 9% |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Lorient are 12th (0 pts). FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade du Moustoir!
- 1' The Senegal Cheikh Sabaly breaks the deadlock on 1 minutes. 0-1!
- 6' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 7' Magnificent from Romain Faivre! That is 32 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 12' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Lorient and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' Eli Kroupi adds to his 0 season tally! FC Lorient lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 27' Yvon Mvogo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Metz tonight.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' Sirine Doucoure has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Matthieu Udol is booked for FC Metz — Yellow card on 45.
- 48' Darlin Yongwa was booked on 48.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Darlin Yongwa is booked for FC Lorient — Yellow card on 49.
- 54' It’s high time Laszlo Boloni made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' FC Lorient receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 60' Another change for FC Lorient made on 60 minute. Eli Kroupi leaves to be changed by Adrian Grbic.
- 65' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ismael Traore makes no mistake. 2-2!
- 66' FC Metz ring the changes. Simon Elisor has done his job and it is now time for Benjamin Tetteh to step up.
- 71' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Lorient and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' Ablie Jallow doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 84' Fresh legs for FC Lorient! Theo Le Bris comes on to replace Jean-Victor Makengo.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Habib Maiga. He replaces Ablie Jallow on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. FC Lorient and FC Metz share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
FC Lorient Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 10
- 17
- 19
- 15
- 38
- 14
-
12
Darlin Yongwa ↓ Benjamin Mendy 60'
- 13
- 3
-
22
Eli Kroupi ↓ Adrian Grbic 60'
- 29
Bench
-
5
Benjamin Mendy ↑ 60'
- 24
- 25
-
21
Julien Ponceau ↑ 84'
- 1
-
77
Adrian Grbic ↑ 60'
- 95
-
11
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng ↑ 60'
-
37
Theo Le Bris ↑ 84'
Coach
Regis Le Bris
FC Metz Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Habib Maiga 88'
- 16
- 8
- 5
- 39
- 22
-
11
Simon Elisor ↓ Benjamin Tetteh 66'
- 27
- 18
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Joel Asoro 66'
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 66'
-
19
Habib Maiga ↑ 88'
-
17
Benjamin Tetteh ↑ 66'
- 1
- 21
- 25
- 7
- 26
- 34
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Ismael Traore | 1 |
| Boubacar Traore | 1 |
| Moritz Jenz | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Lorient Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.76
FC Lorient xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + FC Metz or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
FC Lorient or Draw
63%
Draw or FC Metz
72%
FC Lorient or FC Metz
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Lorient win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 0
19.9%
0 – 1
15.7%
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
2.6%
0 – 3
2.6%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Lorient
| Handicap | FC Lorient covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 17% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 23% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.