FC Metz vs Clermont Foot 63, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Clermont Foot 63 — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Clermont Foot 63 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Antoine Valnet
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Jan | SC Bastia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 3–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Paris FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | FC Lorient | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | Pau FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Feb | FC Metz | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Jan | AC Ajaccio | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Jan | FC Lorient | A | 2–3 | L |
| 18 Jan | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | FC Martigues | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | SM Caen | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | Clermont Foot 63 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #16 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 1 |
| 1 | Conceded | 3 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Clermont Foot 63 this season
Clermont Foot 63 this season
FC Metz are 4th (4 pts). Clermont Foot 63 are 16th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Clermont Foot 63
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Clermont Foot 63 gets underway.
- 4' What a moment for Pape Diallo! That strike on 4 puts his side firmly in control.
- 9' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Tidyane Diagouraga.
- 15' The travelling Clermont Foot 63 supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' A goal from the Senegal international Cheikh Sabaly! He fires home on 18 to make it 2-0!
- 23' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Clermont Foot 63's shape.
- 28' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Koffi Franck Kouao has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephane Le Mignan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 48' Famara Diedhiou has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 53' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mons Bassouamina makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 56' Famara Diedhiou is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tidyane Diagouraga at the 56 minute mark.
- 57' Cheick Oumar Konate makes way for Mehdi Baaloudj at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from Clermont Foot 63.
- 62' Senegal international Sadibou Sane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' The crowd applauds Ivan M'Bahia as he leaves the pitch. Yoel Armougom steps in for Clermont Foot 63.
- 69' Brilliant from the ! Idrissa Gueye makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 69.
- 71' FC Metz make a change. Cheikh Sabaly trudges off to be replaced by Ibou Sane on 71 minutes.
- 76' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Clermont Foot 63 backline.
- 81' Alpha Toure gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Jessy Deminguet and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Clermont Foot 63 ring the changes. Maidine Douane has done his job and it is now time for Ilhan Fakili to step up.
- 90' Joel Asoro has so much to prove this time. He replaces Idrissa Gueye on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Metz to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Jessy Deminguet ↓ Alpha Toure 81'
- 7
- 3
- 21
- 29
- 39
-
10
Pape Diallo ↓ Morgan Bokele 81'
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Ibou Sane 71'
-
18
Idrissa Gueye ↓ Joel Asoro 90'
- 4
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 90'
- 2
- 16
- 6
-
9
Ibou Sane ↑ 71'
-
12
Alpha Toure ↑ 81'
-
19
Morgan Bokele ↑ 81'
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
Clermont Foot 63 Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 26
- 25
- 31
- 6
- 23
- 1
-
11
Maidine Douane ↓ Ilhan Fakili 86'
- 15
- 37
-
28
Ivan M'Bahia ↓ Yoel Armougom 65'
Bench
-
18
Famara Diedhiou ↑ 56'
-
22
Yoel Armougom ↑ 65'
- 30
-
77
Mehdi Baaloudj ↑ 57'
-
29
Ilhan Fakili ↑ 86'
- 44
- 4
Coach
Laurent Batlles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Florian Aye | 2 |
| Nicolas de Preville | 2 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 2 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 2 |
| Florian Aye | 1 |
| Mehdi Baaloudj | 1 |
| Mathias Pereira Lage | 1 |
| Ibou Sane | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Clermont Foot 63 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.8
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53
Clermont Foot 63 xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
88%
Draw or Clermont Foot 63
34%
FC Metz or Clermont Foot 63
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.9%
2 – 0
15.3%
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
9.8%
3 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
2.4%
1 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Clermont Foot 63 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 27% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
59%
✗
Clermont Foot 63 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

