FC Metz vs FC Lorient, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs FC Lorient — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- FC Lorient 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Julien Aube
- Referee Yohann Rouinsard
- Referee Johan Hamel
- Referee Eric Wattellier
- Referee Bastien Courbet
- Referee Azzedine Souifi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | FC Lorient | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | AS Monaco FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 01 Dec | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | OGC Nice | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 3–3 | D |
| 07 Nov | Olympique de Marseille | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | FC Metz | A | 1–4 | L |
| 05 Dec | FC Nantes | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | ES Troyes AC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Nov | Angers SCO | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Nov | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | FC Lorient | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 17 | Points | 0 |
| 34 | Played | 0 |
| 3 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 32 | Scored | 0 |
| 76 | Conceded | 0 |
| -44 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | – |
| 9% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
65%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
55%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts). FC Lorient are 12th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Metz is hosting FC Lorient for another epic battle.
- 5' What a strike from Pape Matar Sarr! The score is 1-0.
- 9' Moritz Jenz has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 17' A moment of madness from Laurent Abergel on 17 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Lorient will be frustrated.
- 19' Magnificent from Farid Boulaya! That is 20 goals in 434 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 28' Julien Laporte has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
- 29' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Julien Laporte.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Christophe Pélissier might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' FC Metz seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Vincent Pajot will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Adrian Grbic gets the nod from FC Lorient. He replaces Julien Laporte and will look to change the dynamic.
- 58' Armand Lauriente is replacing Laurent Abergel for the FC Lorient side.
- 59' The whistle greets Dango Faissal Ouattara as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Monconduit.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and FC Lorient are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' What a moment for Moritz Jenz! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 71' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Nicolas de Preville departs to be replaced by Ibrahima Niane.
- 76' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past FC Lorient's compact .
- 78' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Habib Maiga by Amadou Salif Mbengue on 78 minute.
- 79' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Habib Maiga departs to be replaced by Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 80' The Senegal Ibrahima Niane breaks the deadlock on 80 minutes. 4-1!
- 81' FC Lorient manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Quentin Boisgard is hanging Stephane Diarra on the field on 81 minute.
- 84' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Opa Nguette exits the field as Sofiane Alakouch enters on 84.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Pape Matar Sarr.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Metz to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Sofiane Alakouch 84'
- 19
- 30
- 14
- 9
- 18
- 2
- 23
- 15
Bench
-
12
Warren Tchimbembe ↑ 84'
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↑ 71'
- 16
- 4
-
22
Sofiane Alakouch ↑ 84'
- 13
- 8
- 26
-
33
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 79'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
15
Julien Laporte ↓ Adrian Grbic 57'
- 25
- 17
- 30
- 2
- 10
- 13
- 7
- 38
- 3
Bench
- 1
-
23
Thomas Monconduit ↑ 59'
- 14
-
28
Armand Lauriente ↑ 58'
- 5
- 19
-
11
Quentin Boisgard ↑ 81'
-
27
Adrian Grbic ↑ 57'
- 34
Coach
Christophe Pélissier
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 1 |
| Alexis Claude Maurice | 1 |
| Moritz Jenz | 1 |
| Jean-Victor Makengo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
FC Lorient xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
84%
Draw or FC Lorient
45%
FC Metz or FC Lorient
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 0
18.2%
0 – 0
17.7%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
4.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
2.4%
4 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | FC Lorient covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 27% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.