FC Metz vs AS Monaco FC, Ligue 1 2023-24 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 Eric Wattellier
- Assistant 1 Cyril Mugnier
- Assistant 2 Mikael Berchebru
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 Mar | AS Monaco FC | H | 2–5 | L |
| 17 Mar | Stade de Reims | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | FC Nantes | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | Montpellier HSC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | FC Metz | A | 5–2 | W |
| 17 Mar | FC Lorient | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Mar | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Feb | Racing Club de Lens | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Feb | Toulouse FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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.
- 4' The deadlock is broken! Takumi Minamino gets on the scoresheet on 4 minutes.
- 9' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 9 minutes.
- 10' A goal from the France international Maghnes Akliouche! He fires home on 10 to make it 0-2!
- 15' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint Symphorien. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 16' Vanderson adds to his 0 season tally! AS Monaco FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 21' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Joel Asoro exits the field as Pape Diallo enters on 24.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their 4-5-1 trying to find a way past AS Monaco FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 44' Folarin Balogun has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' Eliesse Ben Seghir has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 65' Krepin Diatta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Takumi Minamino at the 65 minute mark.
- 70' AS Monaco FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 71' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Kevin Van Den Kerkhof is replaced by Ablie Jallow on 71 minute.
- 76' Goal! Folarin Balogun scores his 44 goal in 414 matches.
- 78' Pape Diallo is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 79' Edan Diop gets the nod from AS Monaco FC. He replaces Aleksandr Golovin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Ibou Sane comes on to replace Ababacar Lo.
- 84' The Senegal Ibou Sane breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 2-4!
- 87' Against the run of play, Folarin Balogun has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 89' Another change for AS Monaco FC made on 89 minute. Vanderson leaves to be changed by Mamadou Coulibaly.
- AS Monaco FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
4-5-1Starting XI
-
99
Joel Asoro ↓ Pape Diallo 24'
- 3
- 16
- 8
- 5
- 39
- 10
- 22
-
15
Ababacar Lo ↓ Ibou Sane 82'
- 25
- 18
Bench
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↑ 71'
- 17
- 1
- –
-
7
Pape Diallo ↑ 24'
- 26
- 34
-
38
Sadibou Sane ↑ 82'
-
37
Ibou Sane ↑ 82'
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
AS Monaco FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
17
Aleksandr Golovin ↓ Edan Diop 79'
- 5
- 19
- 14
- 10
-
18
Takumi Minamino ↓ Krepin Diatta 65'
- 1
- 99
-
2
Vanderson ↓ Mamadou Coulibaly 89'
- 21
- 7
Bench
-
27
Krepin Diatta ↑ 65'
- 36
- 22
- 16
-
29
Folarin Balogun ↑ 65'
-
88
Soungoutou Magassa ↑ 65'
- 20
-
37
Edan Diop ↑ 79'
-
42
Mamadou Coulibaly ↑ 89'
Coach
Adi Hutter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wissam Ben Yedder | 4 |
| Folarin Balogun | 3 |
| Kevin Volland | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Aleksandr Golovin | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 2 |
| Fabregas | 1 |
| Vanderson | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.61
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
AS Monaco FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 63% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AS Monaco FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
44%
Draw or AS Monaco FC
83%
FC Metz or AS Monaco FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AS Monaco FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–5 not predicted2 – 5Actual
0 – 1
16.6%
0 – 2
13.7%
0 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.4%
0 – 3
7.3%
1 – 0
5.5%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
3%
0 – 4
3%
2 – 2
2.6%
1 – 4
2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | AS Monaco FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +1 | 39% | 27% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
AS Monaco FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

