FC Metz vs FC Lorient, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs FC Lorient — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Lorient 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
- Referee Matthieu Lombard
- Referee Sylvain Palhies
- Referee Sebastien Denis
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | FC Lorient | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | Le Havre AC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Feb | Paris FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | AS Beziers | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar | FC Metz | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | AS Nancy-Lorraine | A | 2–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | US Orleans Loiret | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Red Star FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Metz to score. At the same time, FC Lorient does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' FC Lorient fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The 37-year-old Gaetan Courtet has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' FC Lorient started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 28' The referee shows FC Lorient Bretagne Sud player a Yellow card on 28.
- 30' A stunning finish from Habib Diallo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 34' That is a Red card for FC Metz. Opa Nguette will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 49' Ibrahim Sissoko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 54' That is a Yellow card for FC Lorient Bretagne Sud. Ibrahim Sissoko will be fuming at that decision.
- 59' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Lorient backline.
- 61' Another substitution for FC Lorient Bretagne Sud to replace Franklin Wadja by Sidy Sarr on 61 minute.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Lorient is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sidy Sarr on 67 minutes.
- 72' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. FC Lorient seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 77' A stunning finish from Marvin Gakpa — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' The crowd applauds Maxime Etuin as he leaves the pitch. Jonathan Martins-Pereira steps in for FC Lorient Bretagne Sud.
- 82' Alexis Claude Maurice adds to his 0 season tally! FC Lorient Bretagne Sud lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 84' Fresh legs for FC Metz! Jonathan Rivierez comes on to replace Renaud Cohade.
- 87' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 87.
- 90' The referee shows FC Lorient Bretagne Sud player a Yellow card on 90.
- 2-1 the final result. FC Lorient will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Habib Diallo ↓ Ibrahima Niane 78'
- 17
- 10
- 25
- 24
- 27
- 11
- 16
- 5
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
28
Jonathan Rivierez ↑ 84'
- 14
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↑ 78'
- 29
- 31
- 18
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 27
- 13
- 18
-
24
Franklin Wadja ↓ Sidy Sarr 61'
- 17
- 10
- 19
- 20
- 1
- 26
Bench
- 30
-
9
Gaetan Courtet ↑ 61'
- 12
-
6
Sidy Sarr ↑ 61'
-
7
Jonathan Martins-Pereira ↑ 78'
- 37
- 28
Coach
Mickael Landreau
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 |
| Ismael Traore | 1 |
| Boubacar Traore | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
FC Lorient xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
72%
Draw or FC Lorient
55%
FC Metz or FC Lorient
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | FC Lorient covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.