FC Metz vs Angers SCO, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Angers SCO — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Angers SCO 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Aurelien Drouet
- Referee Romain Lissorgue
- Referee Mehdi Mokhtari
- Referee Laurent Coniglio
- Referee Ahmed Taleb
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | Angers SCO | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 3–2 | W |
| 01 May | Montpellier HSC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Apr | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Apr | FC Lorient | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Apr | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | FC Metz | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 May | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 May | AS Monaco FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Apr | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 17 Apr | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | Angers SCO | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #16 |
| 17 | Points | 0 |
| 34 | Played | 0 |
| 3 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 32 | Scored | 0 |
| 76 | Conceded | 0 |
| -44 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | – |
| 9% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts). Angers SCO are 16th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Metz and Angers SCO get this one started.
- 5' Nabil Bentaleb, a Algeria midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Angers SCO backline.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Ismael Traore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 23' The referee has no hesitation. Nabil Bentaleb is booked for Angers SCO — Yellow card on 23.
- 28' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 33' A meaty challenge results in booking for Fali Cande on 33.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Vincent Manceau suffering a number of foals already.
- 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Casimir Ninga made 399 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 50' Against the run of play, Didier Lamkel Ze has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Boubacar Traore. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' Angers SCO make a change. Romain Thomas trudges off to be replaced by Abdoulaye Bamba on 62 minutes.
- 67' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Thomas Delaine on, William Mikelbrencis off on 67 minutes.
- 68' Thomas Delaine has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 73' Dylan Bronn has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Azzedine Ounahi. He replaces Angelo Fulgini on 78 minute.
- 79' Marin Jakolis is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohamed Ali Cho at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Angers SCO is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 86' It is a substitution in Angers SCO team. Stephane Bahoken is replaced by Casimir Ninga on 86 minute.
- 90' Louis Mafouta is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nicolas de Preville at the 90 minute mark.
- Angers SCO will have plenty to reflect on. FC Metz were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 30
- 9
- 4
- 22
- 2
- 23
- 13
- 8
- 15
- 25
Bench
-
27
Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik ↑ 67'
-
17
Thomas Delaine ↑ 67'
- 11
- 7
- 16
- 26
- 29
-
34
Louis Mafouta ↑ 90'
- 31
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Angers SCO Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
24
Romain Thomas ↓ Abdoulaye Bamba 62'
- 8
- 29
- 10
- 19
- 6
- 23
-
2
Batista Mendy ↓ Thomas Mangani 62'
-
21
Mohamed Ali Cho ↓ Marin Jakolis 79'
- 27
Bench
-
9
Casimir Ninga ↑ 86'
-
25
Abdoulaye Bamba ↑ 62'
-
5
Thomas Mangani ↑ 62'
- 15
- 30
-
22
Marin Jakolis ↑ 79'
-
18
Azzedine Ounahi ↑ 78'
- 17
- 33
Coach
Gerald Baticle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Thomas Mangani | 2 |
| Dylan Bronn | 2 |
| Rachid Alioui | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Angelo Fulgini | 1 |
| Stephane Bahoken | 1 |
| Mohamed Ali Cho | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.62
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
Angers SCO xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 87% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 1.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 2.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
75%
Draw or Angers SCO
65%
FC Metz or Angers SCO
60%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
15.6%
1 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
5.2%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
3.5%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
1.2%
3 – 0
1.1%
0 – 3
0.8%
3 – 1
0.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Angers SCO covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 21% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 19% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
Angers SCO keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.