Sunday , 16 August 2026

FC Metz vs AS Saint-Étienne, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2022-23
FC Metz
3 – 2
Full Time
AS Saint-Étienne
Mon 7 Nov 2022 · 19:45 UTC Stade Saint Symphorien HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 20' Yvann Macon
Y 27' Yvann Macon
Y 67' Jimmy Giraudon
Y 68' Jimmy Giraudon
Boubacar Kouyate 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs AS Saint-Étienne — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint Symphorien.

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

5
1
2
FC Metz 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals AS Saint-Étienne
Last 5 meetings
2022-11-07 FC Metz 3–2 AS Saint-Étienne 2022-03-06 AS Saint-Étienne 1–0 FC Metz 2021-10-30 FC Metz 1–1 AS Saint-Étienne 2021-02-07 AS Saint-Étienne 1–0 FC Metz 2020-10-25 FC Metz 2–0 AS Saint-Étienne

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov AS Saint-Étienne H 3–2 W
24 Oct Le Havre AC A 0–2 L
15 Oct FC Sochaux-Montbéliard H 0–0 D
08 Oct FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 0–2 L
01 Oct Pau FC H 1–0 W
17 Sep SC Bastia A 0–1 L
AS Saint-Étienne
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov FC Metz A 2–3 L
22 Oct Amiens SC A 1–0 W
15 Oct Paris FC H 0–2 L
10 Oct FC Sochaux-Montbéliard A 1–2 L
01 Oct Grenoble Foot 38 H 2–2 D
17 Sep En Avant Guingamp A 1–2 L

Season Stats

FC Metz AS Saint-Étienne
#4 Position #1
4 Points 6
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 6
1 Conceded 1
+1 GD +5
2.00 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
50% Clean Sheets
AS Saint-Étienne this season

FC Metz are 4th (4 pts). AS Saint-Étienne are 1st (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AS Saint-Étienne
0-15
–/–
16-30
3/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Stade Saint Symphorien as FC Metz face off against AS Saint-Étienne in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Matthieu Dreyer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 434 games and scored 360 goals.
  • 15' AS Saint-Étienne are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 18' Goal! Jean-Philippe Krasso scores his 46 goal in 427 matches.
  • 20' The referee has no hesitation. Yvann Macon is booked for AS Saint-Etienne — Yellow card on 20.
  • 24' A goal from the Senegal international Ibrahima Wadji! He fires home on 24 to make it 1-1!
  • 27' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yvann Macon.
  • 32' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AS Saint-Étienne's shape.
  • 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 39' What a moment for Kevin N'Doram! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 40' What composure from Kevin N'Doram! The France international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 45' 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.
  • 46' A tactical swap from AS Saint-Etienne — Mathys Saban on, Abdoulaye Bakayoko off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Laurent Batlles might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 56' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' What a strike from Matthieu Udol! The score is 4-1.
  • 61' Matthieu Udol with the second goal in the match!
  • 66' Time for substitution for AS Saint-Etienne. Dylan Chambost is replaced by Mathieu Cafaro.
  • 67' Controversy at the stadium! Jimmy Giraudon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 68' Jimmy Giraudon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
  • 70' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Anthony Musaba is withdrawn and Lamine Gueye gets his opportunity.
  • 74' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danley Jean Jacques is hanging Habib Maiga on the field on 74 minute.
  • 79' AS Saint-Étienne have won 380 goals from 427 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 80' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Ibrahima Niane on, Georges Mikautadze off on 80 minutes.
  • 81' Ibrahima Niane is ready to make an impact after coming on for Georges Mikautadze at the 81 minute mark.
  • 86' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Boubacar Kouyate.
  • 3-2 the final result. AS Saint-Étienne will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

AS Saint-Étienne Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laurent Batlles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Opa Nguette 2
Niels Nkounkou 2
Farid Boulaya 2
Georges Mikautadze 2
Ibrahima Wadji 2
Habib Diallo 2
Kevin N'Doram 2
Matthieu Udol 2

Head to Head

2022-11-07 FC Metz 3–2 AS Saint-Étienne 2022-03-06 AS Saint-Étienne 1–0 FC Metz 2021-10-30 FC Metz 1–1 AS Saint-Étienne 2021-02-07 AS Saint-Étienne 1–0 FC Metz 2020-10-25 FC Metz 2–0 AS Saint-Étienne

FC Metz Form

2022-11-07 FC Metz 3–2 AS Saint-Étienne W 2022-10-24 Le Havre AC 2–0 FC Metz L 2022-10-15 FC Metz 0–0 FC Sochaux-Montbéliard D 2022-10-08 FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2–0 FC Metz L 2022-10-01 FC Metz 1–0 Pau FC W 2022-09-17 SC Bastia 1–0 FC Metz L

AS Saint-Étienne Form

2022-11-07 FC Metz 3–2 AS Saint-Étienne L 2022-10-22 Amiens SC 0–1 AS Saint-Étienne W 2022-10-15 AS Saint-Étienne 0–2 Paris FC L 2022-10-10 FC Sochaux-Montbéliard 2–1 AS Saint-Étienne L 2022-10-01 AS Saint-Étienne 2–2 Grenoble Foot 38 D 2022-09-17 En Avant Guingamp 2–1 AS Saint-Étienne L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.04 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 AS Saint-Étienne xG
I would bet for: FC Metz or AS Saint-Étienne 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz37% Draw29% AS Saint-Étienne34%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
66%
Draw or AS Saint-Étienne
63%
FC Metz or AS Saint-Étienne
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Metz21% Draw51% AS Saint-Étienne28%
Actual: FC Metz win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.5%
0 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push AS Saint-Étienne covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 18% 71%
-0.5 29% — 71%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 21% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
AS Saint-Étienne keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.