FC Metz vs Chamois Niortais FC, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Chamois Niortais FC — Ligue 2 .
- FC Metz 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Chamois Niortais FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Bastien Courbet
- Referee Ludovic Reyes
- Referee Loic Mouton
5 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 7.4 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Oct | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Sep | Le Havre AC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | Paris FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | AS Beziers | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Racing Club de Lens | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | FC Metz | A | 0–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Paris FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | AS Beziers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Sep | Racing Club de Lens | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | ES Troyes AC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | AC Ajaccio | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 8 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 3 G | 3 A |
| Teji Savanier | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Metz gets underway.
- 5' Marvin Gakpa needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 9' The referee has no hesitation. Habib Diallo is booked for FC Metz — Yellow card on 9.
- 11' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Brahim Konate.
- 16' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 21' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chamois Niortais FC backline.
- 26' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 27' Cyriaque Rivieyran has so much to prove this time. He replaces Guy-Marcelin Kilama on 27 minute.
- 29' What composure from Habib Diallo! The Senegal international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 34' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 39' Chamois Niortais FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' 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.
- 46' David Djigla makes way for Antoine Leautey at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chamois Niortais FC.
- 51' Time for substitution for Chamois Niortais FC. Brahim Konate is replaced by Quentin Bena.
- 56' It looks surprising Chamois Niortais FC does not make any changes. Cyriaque Rivieyran has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' A quiet spell here at . Chamois Niortais FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' Chamois Niortais FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 71' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 77' Chamois Niortais FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 77.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Stoppila Sunzu makes it 2-0.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Renaud Cohade. He receives a Yellow card.
- 84' The whistle greets Marvin Gakpa as he departs to be replaced by Mamadou Fofana.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Assisted by Renaud Cohade with the perfectly-timed delivery and Opa Nguette makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 90' Dylan Louiserre has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Habib Maiga departs to be replaced by Jamiro.
- 3-0 the final result. Chamois Niortais FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
-
10
Marvin Gakpa ↓ Mamadou Fofana 84'
- 25
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Opa Nguette 90'
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 13
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Jamiro 90'
Bench
- 1
-
2
Jamiro ↑ 90'
- 28
-
11
Opa Nguette ↑ 90'
- 31
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 84'
- 9
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Chamois Niortais FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
26
Brahim Konate ↓ Quentin Bena 51'
- 15
- 6
- 1
- 23
- 9
-
7
David Djigla ↓ Antoine Leautey 46'
- 19
- 14
- 25
- 34
Bench
-
2
Cyriaque Rivieyran ↑ 27'
-
12
Antoine Leautey ↑ 46'
- 8
-
22
Quentin Bena ↑ 51'
- 18
- 16
- 33
Coach
Patrice Lair
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Habib Diallo | 2 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Stoppila Sunzu | 1 |
| Marvin Gakpa | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Nesta Elphege | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Chamois Niortais FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Chamois Niortais FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
79%
Draw or Chamois Niortais FC
49%
FC Metz or Chamois Niortais FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
12.4%
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Chamois Niortais FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Chamois Niortais FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.