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 2 games · 4 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-Montbéliard | 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
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Metz and AS Beziers has kicked off!
- 4' Controversy at the stadium! Steeve Beusnard argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 9' Faycal Rherras has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 14' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' It’s a booking for AS Beziers player. Simon Gbegnon gets a Yellow card.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Habib Maiga is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Opa Nguette will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' AS Beziers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Habib Diallo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 50' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Opa Nguette is booked for FC Metz — Red card on 51.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and AS Beziers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Ivan Balliu is booked for FC Metz — Yellow card on 59.
- 60' GOAL! Ibrahima Niane scores on 60. Assisted by Renaud Cohade
- 65' Ahoueke Denkey gets the nod from AS Beziers. He replaces Faycal Rherras and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Redah Atassi is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 72' It is a substitution in AS Beziers team. Simon Gbegnon is replaced by Alexandre Ramalingom on 72 minute.
- 75' The referee shows FC Metz player a 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' The referee has no hesitation. Ibrahima Savane is booked for AS Beziers — Red card on 81.
- 83' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Jonathan Rivierez comes on to replace Ivan Balliu.
- 85' Another change for AS Beziers made on 85 minute. Amir Nouri leaves to be changed by Mickael Diakota.
- 89' Mamadou Fofana has so much to prove this time. He replaces Habib Maiga on 89 minute.
- Another three points for FC Metz.
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 |
|---|---|
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Emmanuel Riviere | 1 |
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 1 |
| Rayane Aabid | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 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.