FC Lorient vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Lorient vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 at Stade du Moustoir.
- FC Lorient 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Faouzi Benchabane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES Troyes AC | 34 | 67 |
| 2 | Le Mans FC | 34 | 62 |
| 3 | SC Bastia | 34 | 28 |
| 4 | Amiens SC | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Metz | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | FC Nantes | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Saint-Étienne | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Red Star FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Stade de Reims | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | FC Annecy | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Montpellier HSC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Pau FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | USL Dunkerque | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | En Avant Guingamp | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Clermont Foot 63 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | US Boulogne Cote d'Opale | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | FC Metz | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | Paris FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | ES Troyes AC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | SC Bastia | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | En Avant Guingamp | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | FC Lorient | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | Pau FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | FC Annecy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | USL Dunkerque | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | SM Caen | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Stade du Moustoir. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Lorient that had 434 games and scored 384 goals.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' France international Benjamin Stambouli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Ablie Jallow, a Gambia , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Lorient and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' FC Lorient is showing some good football. However, FC Lorient are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 45' FC Lorient are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The whistle greets Panos Katseris as he departs to be replaced by Theo Le Bris.
- 51' The 27-year-old Cheikh Sabaly has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sambou Soumano made 215 appearances and scored 26 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Julien Laporte on 70 minutes.
- 71' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Jessy Deminguet exits the field as Alpha Toure enters on 71.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Darlin Yongwa. He receives a card.
- 76' Julien Ponceau is replacing Eli Kroupi for the FC Lorient side.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Lorient must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' Idrissa Gueye has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cheikh Sabaly on 83 minute.
- 87' Julien Ponceau has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 87.
- 87' Gedeon Kalulu makes way for Igor Silva at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Lorient.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a card for Kevin Van Den Kerkhof.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Igor Silva.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Lorient 0-0 FC Metz.
Lineups
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 24
- 15
- 38
- 44
- 28
- 3
-
22
Eli Kroupi ↓ Julien Ponceau 76'
- 62
-
77
Panos Katseris ↓ Theo Le Bris 46'
Bench
- 1
-
21
Julien Ponceau ↑ 76'
-
5
Formose Mendy ↑ 46'
-
11
Theo Le Bris ↑ 46'
- 10
- 60
- 66
Coach
Olivier Pantaloni
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jessy Deminguet ↓ Alpha Toure 71'
- 7
- 3
- 36
- 21
- 29
- 5
- 39
- 15
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Idrissa Gueye 83'
Bench
- 2
-
22
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof ↑ 83'
- 57
- 10
-
12
Alpha Toure ↑ 71'
- 19
-
18
Idrissa Gueye ↑ 83'
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Boubacar Traore | 1 |
| Moritz Jenz | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Panos Katseris | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Lorient Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
FC Lorient xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
FC Lorient or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Lorient or Draw
75%
Draw or FC Metz
56%
FC Lorient or FC Metz
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Lorient
| Handicap | FC Lorient covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.