FC Metz vs FC Martigues, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs FC Martigues — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Martigues 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sep | FC Martigues | H | 6–0 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
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' Welcome to Stade Saint Symphorien that hosts another battle between FC Metz and FC Martigues.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thierry Laurey might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' FC Martigues come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Martigues's shape.
- 20' 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 Mouya Ipiele suffering a number of foals already.
- 24' A moment of madness from Bevic Moussiti-Oko on 24 minutes earns him a card. FC Martigues will be frustrated.
- 29' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Martigues needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 34' FC Martigues started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 35' Cheikh Sabaly doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 37' GOAL! Matthieu Udol scores on 37. Assisted by Pape Diallo
- 42' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 434 games and scored 360 goals.
- 46' Yanis Hadjem makes way for Akim Djaha at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Martigues.
- 48' Magnificent from Cheikh Sabaly! That is 18 goals in 434 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Akim Djaha made 34 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oucasse Mendy on 57.
- 62' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Benjamin Stambouli on, Jessy Deminguet off on 62 minutes.
- 67' FC Martigues ring the changes. Bevic Moussiti-Oko has done his job and it is now time for Mouya Ipiele to step up.
- 70' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matthieu Udol makes it 4-0.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Joel Asoro. He replaces Simon Elisor on 72 minute.
- 77' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and FC Martigues are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 81' What a moment for Ibou Sane! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
- 82' A tactical swap from FC Martigues — Kais Benabdelouahed on, Leandro Morante off on 82 minutes.
- 84' That looks like a foul for a card for Matthieu Udol.
- 89' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- The points are shared — FC Metz 6-0 FC Martigues. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 20
-
7
Gauthier Hein ↓ Fali Cande 72'
- 3
- 36
- 16
-
31
Simon Elisor ↓ Joel Asoro 72'
- 15
-
10
Pape Diallo ↓ Morgan Bokele 62'
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Ibou Sane 62'
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 72'
-
21
Benjamin Stambouli ↑ 62'
-
5
Fali Cande ↑ 72'
- 39
-
9
Ibou Sane ↑ 62'
- 61
-
19
Morgan Bokele ↑ 62'
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
FC Martigues Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Simon Falette ↓ Max Bonalair 67'
- 24
- 23
- 30
- 29
- 14
- 18
-
19
Vignon Ouotro ↓ Karim Tlili 46'
- 39
- 12
-
21
Yanis Hadjem ↓ Akim Djaha 46'
Bench
-
27
Mouya Ipiele ↑ 67'
- 40
-
22
Akim Djaha ↑ 46'
- 8
-
10
Karim Tlili ↑ 46'
-
33
Max Bonalair ↑ 67'
-
35
Kais Benabdelouahed ↑ 82'
Coach
Thierry Laurey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Cheikh Sabaly | 3 |
| Gauthier Hein | 2 |
| Matthieu Udol | 2 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Pape Diallo | 1 |
| Karim Tlili | 1 |
| Ibou Sane | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.93
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
FC Martigues xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 74% + Over 2.5 goals 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
90%
Draw or FC Martigues
26%
FC Metz or FC Martigues
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
10.6%
3 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.8%
4 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
7.2%
1 – 1
6.3%
4 – 1
5.7%
5 – 0
4.3%
0 – 0
3.5%
5 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | FC Martigues covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -2 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| -1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| -0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
FC Martigues keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

