FC Metz vs Clermont Foot 63, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Clermont Foot 63 — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Clermont Foot 63 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gael Angoula
- Assistant 1 Nicolas Rodrigues (France)
- Assistant 2 Gwenael Pasqualotti
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | FC Nantes | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | Montpellier HSC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Olympique de Marseille | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | FC Lorient | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar | FC Metz | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–5 | L |
| 25 Feb | OGC Nice | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Feb | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Feb | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Feb | Lille OSC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Metz and Clermont Foot 63 is underway.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' FC Metz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alexandre Oukidja made 434 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Clermont Foot 63 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 33' Georges Mikautadze doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Danley Jean Jacques gets a card.
- 44' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Chrislain Matsima argues furiously but the card stands.
- 50' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Clermont Foot 63 backline.
- 54' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Neto Borges on 54 minutes.
- 59' The 30-year-old Kevin Van Den Kerkhof has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Johan Gastien is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 61' Time for substitution for Clermont Foot 63. Shamar Nicholson is replaced by Grejohn Kyei.
- 62' Another substitution for Clermont Foot 63 to replace Jim Allevinah by Alan Virginius on 62 minute.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' FC Metz is showing some good football. However, FC Metz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 77' The whistle greets Johan Gastien as he departs to be replaced by Jeremie Bela.
- 78' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cheikh Sabaly is hanging Didier Lamkel Ze on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Kevin Van Den Kerkhof is withdrawn and Pape Diallo gets his opportunity.
- 89' Yohann Magnin has so much to prove this time. He replaces Habib Keita on 89 minute.
- 90' FC Metz make a change. Georges Mikautadze trudges off to be replaced by Sadibou Sane on 90 minutes.
- The final score is 1-0.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 2
- 3
- 16
- 29
- 11
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 27
- 25
- 18
Bench
- 99
- 1
- 39
- 15
-
7
Pape Diallo ↑ 85'
- 34
-
38
Sadibou Sane ↑ 90'
- 37
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↑ 78'
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
Clermont Foot 63 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
25
Johan Gastien ↓ Jeremie Bela 77'
-
23
Shamar Nicholson ↓ Grejohn Kyei 61'
- 17
- 3
-
11
Jim Allevinah ↓ Alan Virginius 62'
- 4
-
6
Habib Keita ↓ Yohann Magnin 89'
- 18
- 99
- 10
- 15
Bench
- 2
- 21
-
7
Yohann Magnin ↑ 89'
-
95
Grejohn Kyei ↑ 61'
-
91
Jeremie Bela ↑ 77'
- 5
-
8
Bilal Boutobba ↑ 61'
-
26
Alan Virginius ↑ 62'
- 1
Coach
Pascal Gastien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Aye | 2 |
| Nicolas de Preville | 2 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 2 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Mohamed Bayo | 1 |
| Idrissa Gueye | 1 |
| Elbasan Rashani | 1 |
| Mathias Pereira Lage | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Clermont Foot 63 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.32
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94
Clermont Foot 63 xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
76%
Draw or Clermont Foot 63
52%
FC Metz or Clermont Foot 63
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Clermont Foot 63 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Clermont Foot 63 keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

