FC Metz vs FC Lorient, Ligue 2 2024-25 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 Marc Bollengier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | FC Lorient | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | Paris FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | SC Bastia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | FC Metz | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Sep | Red Star FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Amiens SC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Aug | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | FC Martigues | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 5–0 | 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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — FC Metz and FC Lorient get this one started.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' The travelling FC Lorient supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Lorient's shape.
- 27' Against the run of play, Cheikh Sabaly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Julien Ponceau is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Lorient.
- 37' FC Lorient fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ababacar Lo made 434 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 47' France international Gauthier Hein has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' It’s gonna be a card for Koffi Franck Kouao.
- 57' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 62' Ismael Traore has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 63' Another change for FC Lorient made on 63 minute. Pablo Pagis leaves to be changed by Aiyegun Tosin.
- 67' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Fali Cande on, Pape Diallo off on 67 minutes.
- 68' Controversy at the stadium! Laurent Abergel argues furiously but the card stands.
- 73' FC Lorient are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' A change in the FC Lorient ranks — Sambou Soumano exits the field as Mohamed Bamba enters on 74.
- 75' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Simon Elisor is hanging Ibou Sane on the field on 75 minute.
- 78' Controversy at the stadium! Formose Mendy argues furiously but the card stands.
- 81' It is a substitution in FC Lorient team. Igor Silva is replaced by Gedeon Kalulu on 81 minute.
- 85' Goal! Mohamed Bamba scores his 11 goal in 14 matches.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matthieu Udol on 90 minutes.
- 90' FC Metz make a change. Gauthier Hein trudges off to be replaced by Ablie Jallow on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. FC Metz and FC Lorient share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
7
Gauthier Hein ↓ Ablie Jallow 90'
- 3
- 16
- 8
- 39
-
10
Pape Diallo ↓ Fali Cande 67'
-
6
Joseph N'Duquidi ↓ Ababacar Lo 90'
- 38
-
9
Ibou Sane ↓ Simon Elisor 75'
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Joel Asoro 75'
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 75'
- 2
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↑ 90'
-
5
Fali Cande ↑ 67'
-
31
Simon Elisor ↑ 75'
-
15
Ababacar Lo ↑ 90'
- 61
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
FC Lorient Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 38
-
28
Sambou Soumano ↓ Mohamed Bamba 74'
- 5
-
2
Igor Silva ↓ Gedeon Kalulu 81'
- 3
-
10
Pablo Pagis ↓ Aiyegun Tosin 63'
- 22
-
7
Panos Katseris ↓ Joel Mvuka 63'
- 66
Bench
- 1
-
24
Gedeon Kalulu ↑ 81'
-
27
Aiyegun Tosin ↑ 63'
- 32
-
93
Joel Mvuka ↑ 63'
-
9
Mohamed Bamba ↑ 74'
- 60
Coach
Olivier Pantaloni
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 4 |
| Jerome Hergault | 2 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 2 |
| Mohamed Bamba | 2 |
| Pierre-Yves Hamel | 1 |
| Romain Faivre | 1 |
| Arthur Avon Ebong | 1 |
| Eli Kroupi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.26
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
FC Lorient xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or FC Lorient 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Lorient
61%
FC Metz or FC Lorient
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.6%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
8%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | FC Lorient covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FC Lorient keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.