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FC Metz vs AS Saint-Étienne, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2019-20
FC Metz
3 – 1
Full Time
AS Saint-Étienne
Sun 2 Feb 2020 · 16:00 UTC Stade Saint-Symphorien HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 51' Romain Hamouma
Y 73' Yohan Cabaye

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs AS Saint-Étienne — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Match Details

  • Referee Cyril Gringore
  • Referee Karim Abed
  • Referee Antony Gautier
  • Referee Mickael Annonier
  • Referee Faouzi Benchabane

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Paris Saint-Germain FC 10 23
2 Lille OSC 10 21
3 Paris FC 10 20
4 Olympique de Marseille 10 18
5 Olympique Lyonnais 10 17
6 OGC Nice 10 17
7 AS Monaco FC 10 16
8 Stade Rennais FC 1901 10 16
9 Stade Brestois 29 10 15
10 FC Lorient 10 15
11 Racing Club de Lens 10 13
12 Toulouse FC 10 13
13 RC Strasbourg Alsace 10 10
14 AJ Auxerre 10 10
15 Le Mans FC 10 8
16 Angers SCO 10 8
17 ES Troyes AC 10 8
18 Le Havre AC 10 2

Head-to-Head

5
2
2
FC Metz 9 games · Avg 2.7 goals AS Saint-Étienne
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-02 FC Metz 3–1 AS Saint-Étienne 2019-09-25 AS Saint-Étienne 0–1 FC Metz

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Feb AS Saint-Étienne H 3–1 W
25 Jan Stade de Reims A 1–0 W
11 Jan RC Strasbourg Alsace H 1–0 W
21 Dec Dijon Football Cote d'Or A 2–2 D
14 Dec Olympique de Marseille H 1–1 D
07 Dec OGC Nice A 1–4 L
AS Saint-Étienne
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Feb FC Metz A 1–3 L
25 Jan Nimes Olympique H 2–1 W
12 Jan FC Nantes H 0–2 L
21 Dec RC Strasbourg Alsace A 1–2 L
15 Dec Paris Saint-Germain FC H 0–4 L
12 Dec VfL Wolfsburg A 0–1 L

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Metz and AS Saint-Etienne is underway.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Romain Hamouma, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint-Symphorien with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 10' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Fabien Centonze has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' AS Saint-Etienne have won 405 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Habib Maiga made 446 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Claude Puel will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 44' Opa Nguette adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' Another change for AS Saint-Etienne made on 46 minute. Charles Abi leaves to be changed by Romain Hamouma.
  • 51' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Romain Hamouma.
  • 56' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 63' Assisted by Opa Nguette with the perfectly-timed delivery and Habib Diallo makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 67' The whistle greets Miguel Trauco as he departs to be replaced by Lois Diony.
  • 70' Opa Nguette has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Thierry Ambrose. He replaces Opa Nguette on 72 minute.
  • 73' The referee shows AS Saint-Etienne player a Yellow card on 73.
  • 74' The AS Saint-Etienne manager makes a substitution. Yohan Cabaye departs to be replaced by Zaydou Youssouf.
  • 79' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 81' Thomas Delaine gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Ibrahima Niane and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past AS Saint-Etienne's compact .
  • 88' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Vincent Pajot is replaced by Victorien Angban.
  • 89' Romain Hamouma has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
  • The final score is 3-1.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Hognon

AS Saint-Étienne Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Claude Puel

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2020-02-02 FC Metz 3–1 AS Saint-Étienne 2019-09-25 AS Saint-Étienne 0–1 FC Metz

FC Metz Form

2020-02-02 FC Metz 3–1 AS Saint-Étienne W 2020-01-25 Stade de Reims 0–1 FC Metz W 2020-01-11 FC Metz 1–0 RC Strasbourg Alsace W 2019-12-21 Dijon Football Cote d'Or 2–2 FC Metz D 2019-12-14 FC Metz 1–1 Olympique de Marseille D 2019-12-07 OGC Nice 4–1 FC Metz L

AS Saint-Étienne Form

2020-02-02 FC Metz 3–1 AS Saint-Étienne L 2020-01-25 AS Saint-Étienne 2–1 Nimes Olympique W 2020-01-12 AS Saint-Étienne 0–2 FC Nantes L 2019-12-21 RC Strasbourg Alsace 2–1 AS Saint-Étienne L 2019-12-15 AS Saint-Étienne 0–4 Paris Saint-Germain FC L 2019-12-12 VfL Wolfsburg 1–0 AS Saint-Étienne L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.71 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 AS Saint-Étienne xG
I would bet for: FC Metz to win 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz59% Draw24% AS Saint-Étienne17%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
83%
Draw or AS Saint-Étienne
41%
FC Metz or AS Saint-Étienne
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Metz39% Draw47% AS Saint-Étienne14%
Actual: FC Metz win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push AS Saint-Étienne covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 68%
-1.5 32% — 68%
-1 32% 24% 44%
-0.5 56% — 44%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
AS Saint-Étienne keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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