FC Metz vs AS Beziers, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs AS Beziers — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- AS Beziers 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bartolomeu Varela
- Referee Julien Haulbert
- Referee Ludovic Zmyslony
- Referee Marc Bollengier
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | AS Beziers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Feb | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Feb | ES Troyes AC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | AC Ajaccio | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | FC Metz | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Jan | Paris FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Jan | AC Ajaccio | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 8 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 3 G | 3 A |
| Teji Savanier | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Metz to score. At the same time, AS Beziers does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Steeve Beusnard.
- 9' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 14' AS Beziers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 19' 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.
- 24' Supporters expect more eagerness from Habib Diallo, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint-Symphorien with 12 goals in the last 9 games.
- 25' A meaty challenge results in booking for Simon Gbegnon on 25.
- 30' Ousmane Sidibe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Habib Maiga will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
- 44' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ibrahima Niane is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Habib Diallo on 45.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 51' The referee shows FC Metz player a Red card on 51.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ivan Balliu.
- 60' The deadlock is broken! Ibrahima Niane gets on the scoresheet on 60 minutes.
- 65' The AS Beziers bench stirs into life. Faycal Rherras is withdrawn and Ahoueke Denkey gets his opportunity.
- 69' The referee calls foul for Redah Atassi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Alexandre Ramalingom. He replaces Simon Gbegnon on 72 minute.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Stoppila Sunzu is booked for FC Metz — Yellow card on 75.
- 77' FC Metz ring the changes. Marvin Gakpa has done his job and it is now time for Farid Boulaya to step up.
- 81' Ibrahima Savane was booked on 81.
- 83' Jonathan Rivierez is replacing Ivan Balliu for the FC Metz side.
- 85' The AS Beziers bench stirs into life. Amir Nouri is withdrawn and Mickael Diakota gets his opportunity.
- 89' Mamadou Fofana is replacing Habib Maiga for the FC Metz side.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for AS Beziers.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
-
10
Marvin Gakpa ↓ Farid Boulaya 77'
-
25
Ivan Balliu ↓ Jonathan Rivierez 83'
- 24
- 11
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 13
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Mamadou Fofana 89'
Bench
- 1
-
28
Jonathan Rivierez ↑ 83'
- 14
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 77'
- 31
- 5
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 89'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
AS Beziers Lineups
Starting XI
- 40
- 19
-
2
Faycal Rherras ↓ Kevin Denkey 65'
- 10
- 11
- 6
- 14
- 4
- 21
- 29
-
15
Amir Nouri ↓ Mickael Diakota 85'
Bench
- 16
- 20
-
8
Mickael Diakota ↑ 85'
-
27
Alexandre Ramalingom ↑ 72'
- 18
-
22
Kevin Denkey ↑ 65'
- 34
Coach
Mathieu Chabert
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Emmanuel Riviere | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Emmanuel Riviere | 1 |
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.38
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
AS Beziers xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
78%
Draw or AS Beziers
50%
FC Metz or AS Beziers
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
0 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | AS Beziers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 24% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
AS Beziers keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.