FC Metz vs AS Nancy-Lorraine, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs AS Nancy-Lorraine — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- AS Nancy-Lorraine 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
- Referee Matthieu Lombard
- Referee Stephan Pignatelli
- Referee Sofien 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Jan | US Orleans Loiret | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Dec | Valenciennes FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Red Star FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | FC Metz | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Jan | AJ Auxerre | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Racing Club de Lens | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Paris FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | ES Troyes AC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Dec | AC Ajaccio | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | AS Nancy-Lorraine | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #13 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | -1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AS Nancy-Lorraine this season
AS Nancy-Lorraine this season
FC Metz are 4th (4 pts). AS Nancy-Lorraine are 13th (1 pts).
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' Welcome to Stade Saint-Symphorien that hosts another battle between FC Metz and AS Nancy-Lorraine.
- 5' France international Laurent Abergel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Malaly Dembele is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AS Nancy-Lorraine.
- 12' Another substitution for AS Nancy-Lorraine to replace Loris Nery by Sega Coulibaly on 12 minute.
- 17' The 37-year-old Stoppila Sunzu has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' AS Nancy-Lorraine player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' Alexis Busin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Metz tonight.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. John Boye will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' John Boye has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 35.
- 40' Wilfried Moimbe has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 41' Brilliant from the ! Ibrahima Niane makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 41.
- 46' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AS Nancy-Lorraine backline.
- 51' Loris Nery is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Metz so far.
- 52' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Farid Boulaya comes on to replace Opa Nguette.
- 57' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 61' A change in the AS Nancy-Lorraine ranks — Vinni Triboulet exits the field as Christopher Maboulou enters on 61.
- 64' The crowd applauds Gauthier Hein as he leaves the pitch. Habib Diallo steps in for FC Metz.
- 69' AS Nancy-Lorraine are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Antony Robic. He replaces Alexis Busin on 73 minute.
- 74' The Ivory Coast Habib Maiga breaks the deadlock on 74 minutes. 2-0!
- 75' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Habib Maiga gets a Yellow card.
- 80' The travelling AS Nancy-Lorraine supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Brilliant from the ! Ibrahima Niane makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 81.
- 86' FC Metz make a change. Ibrahima Niane trudges off to be replaced by Abdoulie Jallow on 86 minutes.
- The points are shared — FC Metz 3-0 AS Nancy-Lorraine. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Gauthier Hein ↓ Habib Diallo 64'
- 17
- 10
- 25
- 24
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Farid Boulaya 52'
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↓ Ablie Jallow 86'
- 16
- 21
- 13
- 19
Bench
-
20
Habib Diallo ↑ 64'
- 1
-
14
Ablie Jallow ↑ 86'
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 52'
- 31
- 5
- 6
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
AS Nancy-Lorraine Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Loris Nery ↓ Sega Coulibaly 12'
- 16
- 19
- 10
- 11
- 17
-
27
Alexis Busin ↓ Antony Robic 73'
- 18
- 5
- 22
- 23
Bench
- 30
- 4
-
7
Antony Robic ↑ 73'
- 13
-
29
Christopher Maboulou ↑ 61'
-
21
Sega Coulibaly ↑ 12'
- 33
Coach
Alain Perrin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 2 |
| Habib Maiga | 1 |
| Amine Bassi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
AS Nancy-Lorraine Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
AS Nancy-Lorraine xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 78% + Under 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.87
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
91%
Draw or AS Nancy-Lorraine
34%
FC Metz or AS Nancy-Lorraine
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
23.6%
2 – 0
18.3%
0 – 0
17.5%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
5.7%
4 – 0
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
3 – 1
3.2%
4 – 1
1.4%
5 – 0
1.2%
1 – 2
1%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | AS Nancy-Lorraine covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 30% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 5% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
AS Nancy-Lorraine keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

