FC Metz vs Amiens SC, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | Amiens SC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Sep | ES Troyes AC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Sep | FC Martigues | H | 6–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | FC Lorient | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Paris FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | FC Metz | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | Rodez Aveyron Football | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Sep | SM Caen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | FC Annecy | A | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Aug | FC Lorient | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Metz launch into their encounter with Amiens SC.
- 5' Amiens SC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gauthier Hein makes it 1-0.
- 20' Amiens SC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 21' What a strike from Cheikh Sabaly! The score is 2-0.
- 26' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Amiens SC backline.
- 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 36' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Amiens SC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' Gauthier Hein has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 43 minutes.
- 46' Kylian Kaiboue has so much to prove this time. He replaces Frank Boya on 46 minute.
- 48' GOAL! Antoine Leautey scores on 45.
- 49' Poor challenge from Gauthier Hein. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Amiens SC's compact .
- 56' Sebastien Corchia picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 66' Owen Gene is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Metz tonight.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Stephane Le Mignan might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Joseph N'Duquidi. He replaces Benjamin Stambouli on 74 minute.
- 76' GOAL! Kylian Kaiboue scores on 76.
- 81' 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.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rayan Lutin on 85.
- 86' Ibou Sane gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Cheikh Sabaly and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ibou Sane on 90 minutes earns him a card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
- 90' Nordine Kandil makes way for Elyess Dao at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Amiens SC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. FC Metz take all three points.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 7
- 36
- 16
- 8
- 21
- 5
- 39
- 10
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Ibou Sane 86'
Bench
- 99
-
2
Maxime Colin ↑ 90'
- 31
- 15
-
6
Joseph N'Duquidi ↑ 74'
-
9
Ibou Sane ↑ 86'
- 61
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
Amiens SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 7
- 14
-
29
Frank Boya ↓ Kylian Kaiboue 46'
- 2
- 19
-
10
Nordine Kandil ↓ Elyess Dao 90'
- 25
- 9
-
13
Mohamed Jaouab ↓ Rayan Lutin 46'
- 34
Bench
- 5
-
20
Kylian Kaiboue ↑ 46'
- 16
- 45
- 17
-
27
Rayan Lutin ↑ 46'
-
22
Elyess Dao ↑ 90'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gauthier Hein | 3 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Kylian Kaiboue | 1 |
| Bakaye Dibassy | 1 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 1 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 1 |
| Ibrahim Fofana | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Amiens SC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
81%
Draw or Amiens SC
42%
FC Metz or Amiens SC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 1
4.4%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Amiens SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Amiens SC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

