FC Metz vs Amiens SC, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Cyril Gringore
- Referee Hakim Ben El Hadj Salem
- Referee Gwenael Pasqualotti
- Referee Pierre Legat
- Referee
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Amiens SC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Angers SCO | A | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Aug | AS Monaco FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Metz gets underway.
- 5' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Amiens SC backline.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Vincent Hognon will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The 29-year-old Victorien Angban has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' France international Christophe Jallet has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 26' The crowd applauds Christophe Jallet as he leaves the pitch. Jordan Lefort steps in for Amiens SC.
- 31' Amiens SC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 39' A stunning finish from Sehrou Guirassy — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Amiens SC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' Bakaye Dibassy has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 54 minutes.
- 59' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Thierry Ambrose has so much to prove this time. He replaces Farid Boulaya on 61 minute.
- 66' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Amiens SC's compact .
- 67' Fresh legs for Amiens SC! Chadrac Akolo comes on to replace Fousseni Diabate.
- 68' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Habib Diallo makes it 1-2.
- 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 78' A quiet spell here at . FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Ibrahima Niane on, Opa Nguette off on 80 minutes.
- 82' Bongani Zungu is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gael Kakuta at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' Sehrou Guirassy picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stoppila Sunzu on 90.
- The points are shared — FC Metz 1-2 Amiens SC. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
-
24
Renaud Cohade C ↓ Adama Traore 61'
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Thierry Ambrose 61'
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Ibrahima Niane 80'
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 13
- 19
- 18
Bench
- 4
-
25
Adama Traore ↑ 61'
- 1
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↑ 80'
- 6
- 28
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 61'
Coach
Vincent Hognon
Amiens SC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 28
- 5
- 17
- 1
- 12
- 11
- 13
- 9
- 14
-
10
Gael Kakuta ↓ Bongani Zungu 82'
Bench
-
25
Jordan Lefort ↑ 26'
- 16
- 24
- 6
-
8
Bongani Zungu ↑ 82'
- 20
-
19
Chadrac Akolo ↑ 67'
Coach
Luka Elsner
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gauthier Hein | 3 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 1 |
| Sehrou Guirassy | 1 |
| Ibrahim Fofana | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Benjamin Stambouli | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.28
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Amiens SC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Amiens SC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Amiens SC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
63%
Draw or Amiens SC
66%
FC Metz or Amiens SC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Amiens SC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Amiens SC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Amiens SC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

