FC Metz vs AS Monaco FC, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs AS Monaco FC — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- AS Monaco FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Julien Aube
- Referee Gilles Lang
- Referee Jeremy Stinat
- Referee Eddy Rosier
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | AS Monaco FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Nimes Olympique | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Feb | Amiens SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | FC Nantes | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | FC Metz | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | Stade de Reims | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | OGC Nice | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Stade de Reims | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Feb | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Feb | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | AS Monaco FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #9 |
| 17 | Points | 0 |
| 34 | Played | 0 |
| 3 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 32 | Scored | 0 |
| 76 | Conceded | 0 |
| -44 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | – |
| 9% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
89%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts). AS Monaco FC are 9th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stade Saint-Symphorien as FC Metz face off against AS Monaco FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The 32-year-old Guillermo Maripan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Gelson Martins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Vincent Pajot needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 16' Sofiane Diop is ready to make an impact after coming on for Aleksandr Golovin at the 16 minute mark.
- 19' It’s a booking for AS Monaco FC player. Ruben Aguilar gets a Yellow card.
- 22' What a moment for Benoit Mukinayi! That strike on 22 puts his side firmly in control.
- 24' Youssouf Fofana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and AS Monaco FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Gelson Martins.
- 46' Youssouf Fofana catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Red card on 46.
- 49' Aurelien Tchouameni has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past AS Monaco FC's compact .
- 59' Jean-Eudes Aholou is replacing Henry Onyekuru for the AS Monaco FC side.
- 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 70' Thierry Ambrose gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Ibrahima Niane and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' AS Monaco FC ring the changes. Aurelien Tchouameni has done his job and it is now time for Guillermo Maripan to step up.
- 76' A tactical swap from AS Monaco FC — Willem Geubbels on, Gelson Martins off on 76 minutes.
- 79' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Farid Boulaya is replaced by Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly.
- 84' Henry Onyekuru has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 89' It looks surprising AS Monaco FC does not make any changes. Aurelien Tchouameni has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Metz 0-1 AS Monaco FC.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 70'
- 7
- 16
-
5
Victorien Angban ↓ Habib Diallo 59'
- 21
- 19
- 14
- 18
- 2
Bench
- 12
-
20
Habib Diallo ↑ 59'
- 25
- 6
- 30
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 70'
-
15
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly ↑ 79'
- 23
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 70'
Coach
Vincent Hognon
AS Monaco FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 17
- 40
- 26
- 22
- 8
- 20
- 11
- 9
- 7
- 32
Bench
-
13
Willem Geubbels ↑ 76'
-
10
Stevan Jovetic ↑ 76'
- 19
-
6
Jean-Eudes Aholou ↑ 59'
-
37
Sofiane Diop ↑ 16'
- 2
-
3
Guillermo Maripan ↑ 75'
- 1
- 38
Coach
Niko Kovać
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wissam Ben Yedder | 4 |
| Folarin Balogun | 3 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Aleksandr Golovin | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 2 |
| Kevin Volland | 2 |
| Pape Diallo | 1 |
| Sofiane Diop | 1 |
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.56
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
AS Monaco FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 90% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AS Monaco FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 1.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 2.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 3.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
74%
Draw or AS Monaco FC
70%
FC Metz or AS Monaco FC
56%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AS Monaco FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
38.2%
1 – 0
17.9%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
2 – 1
2.9%
1 – 2
2.5%
3 – 0
0.9%
2 – 2
0.9%
3 – 1
0.6%
0 – 3
0.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | AS Monaco FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 21% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 18% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
AS Monaco FC keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.