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 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Faouzi Benchabane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 game is set. FC Lorient kicks off things out of here…
- 5' 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.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Laurent Abergel is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Metz so far.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Lorient is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' France international Matthieu Udol has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' FC Lorient are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Metz's shape.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alpha Toure made 434 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Theo Le Bris is replacing Panos Katseris for the FC Lorient side.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Arthur Avon Ebong suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Lorient and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 70' It’s a booking for FC Lorient player. Julien Laporte gets a card.
- 71' Alpha Toure is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jessy Deminguet at the 71 minute mark.
- 74' Darlin Yongwa was booked on 74.
- 76' The FC Lorient bench stirs into life. Eli Kroupi is withdrawn and Julien Ponceau gets his opportunity.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 83' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Idrissa Gueye comes on to replace Cheikh Sabaly.
- 87' A moment of madness from Julien Ponceau on 87 minutes earns him a card. FC Lorient will be frustrated.
- 87' The FC Lorient manager makes a substitution. Gedeon Kalulu departs to be replaced by Igor Silva.
- 88' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Igor Silva argues furiously but the card stands.
- 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 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 |
| Ismael Traore | 1 |
| Boubacar Traore | 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.