Sunday , 16 August 2026

FC Metz vs FC Annecy, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2024-25
FC Metz
5 – 1
Full Time
FC Annecy
Sat 8 Mar 2025 · 19:00 UTC Stade Saint Symphorien HT 45' · FT 45'
Sadibou Sane 7' Y
Y 45' Trevis Dago
Y 53' Vincent Pajot
Jessy Deminguet 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs FC Annecy — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint Symphorien.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeremy Stinat

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

2
2
FC Metz 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals FC Annecy
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-08 FC Metz 5–1 FC Annecy 2024-12-14 FC Annecy 0–0 FC Metz 2023-03-04 FC Annecy 0–3 FC Metz 2022-09-02 FC Metz 0–0 FC Annecy

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar FC Annecy H 5–1 W
01 Mar Amiens SC A 2–1 W
22 Feb AC Ajaccio H 0–1 L
15 Feb En Avant Guingamp A 3–0 W
08 Feb Clermont Foot 63 H 3–1 W
31 Jan SC Bastia A 1–1 D
FC Annecy
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Mar FC Metz A 1–5 L
28 Feb Paris FC H 2–3 L
21 Feb FC Martigues A 0–2 L
17 Feb SM Caen H 1–0 W
07 Feb Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC A 1–0 W
31 Jan Amiens SC A 0–1 L

Season Stats

FC Metz FC Annecy
#4 Position #2
4 Points 6
2 Played 2
1 / 1 / 0 W / D / L 2 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 3
1 Conceded 0
+1 GD +3
2.00 PPG 3.00
50% Win % 100%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
100% Clean Sheets
FC Annecy this season

FC Metz are 4th (4 pts). FC Annecy are 2nd (6 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Annecy
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! FC Metz vs FC Annecy — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kapitbafan Djoco, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 7' That looks like a foul for a card for Sadibou Sane.
  • 12' FC Annecy is taking the lead after the goal scored by Axel Drouhin on 12.
  • 17' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 22' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and FC Annecy are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 29' What composure from Jessy Deminguet! The France international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 34' 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.
  • 39' The 36-year-old Fabrice N'Sakala has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 44' 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 Yohan Demoncy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 45' Poor challenge from Trevis Dago. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 50' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Annecy is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 53' Vincent Pajot is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
  • 56' Fresh legs for FC Annecy! Kapitbafan Djoco comes on to replace Trevis Dago.
  • 61' Ablie Jallow has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 64' Ablie Jallow makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and FC Metz are in front.
  • 66' Josue Tiendrebeogo is replacing Clement Billemaz for the FC Annecy side.
  • 67' The referee calls foul for Jessy Deminguet. He receives a card.
  • 69' Yohan Demoncy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 74' Arnaud Bodart is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Metz tonight.
  • 78' Alpha Toure is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jessy Deminguet at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' Another change for FC Metz made on 83 minute. Idrissa Gueye leaves to be changed by Joel Asoro.
  • 84' Pape Diallo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ablie Jallow on 84 minute.
  • 86' Joel Asoro has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Maxime Colin. He replaces Koffi Franck Kouao on 90 minute.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 5-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stephane Le Mignan

FC Annecy Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laurent Guyot

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Georges Mikautadze 2
Youssef Maziz 1
Joel Asoro 1
Jessy Deminguet 1
Ablie Jallow 1
Morgan Bokele 1
Yohan Demoncy 1
Axel Drouhin 1

Head to Head

2025-03-08 FC Metz 5–1 FC Annecy 2024-12-14 FC Annecy 0–0 FC Metz 2023-03-04 FC Annecy 0–3 FC Metz 2022-09-02 FC Metz 0–0 FC Annecy

FC Metz Form

2025-03-08 FC Metz 5–1 FC Annecy W 2025-03-01 Amiens SC 1–2 FC Metz W 2025-02-22 FC Metz 0–1 AC Ajaccio L 2025-02-15 En Avant Guingamp 0–3 FC Metz W 2025-02-08 FC Metz 3–1 Clermont Foot 63 W 2025-01-31 SC Bastia 1–1 FC Metz D

FC Annecy Form

2025-03-08 FC Metz 5–1 FC Annecy L 2025-02-28 FC Annecy 2–3 Paris FC L 2025-02-21 FC Martigues 2–0 FC Annecy L 2025-02-17 FC Annecy 1–0 SM Caen W 2025-02-07 Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC 0–1 FC Annecy W 2025-01-31 Amiens SC 1–0 FC Annecy L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64 FC Annecy xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz54% Draw29% FC Annecy17%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes35% 0% No65%
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Annecy
46%
FC Metz or FC Annecy
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Metz33% Draw55% FC Annecy12%
Actual: FC Metz win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
17.6%
0 – 0
17.2%
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
4.7%
1 – 2
3.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 2
2.8%
2 – 2
2.5%
4 – 0
1.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push FC Annecy covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 26% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
53% ✗
FC Annecy keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.