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 12 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- FC Martigues 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
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
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 8 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 3 G | 3 A |
| Teji Savanier | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stade Saint Symphorien will turn into a battlefield for FC Metz and FC Martigues.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thierry Laurey might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and FC Martigues are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' 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.
- 20' The 38-year-old Jeremy Aymes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Bevic Moussiti-Oko has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 24.
- 29' Alexandre Oukidja, a Algeria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Against the run of play, Cheikh Sabaly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 37' Against the run of play, Matthieu Udol has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' FC Martigues fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' The whistle greets Yanis Hadjem as he departs to be replaced by Akim Djaha.
- 48' Assisted by Matthieu Udol with the perfectly-timed delivery and Cheikh Sabaly makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 53' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Stephane Le Mignan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Oucasse Mendy on 57.
- 62' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Jessy Deminguet is replaced by Benjamin Stambouli.
- 67' It is a substitution in FC Martigues team. Bevic Moussiti-Oko is replaced by Mouya Ipiele on 67 minute.
- 70' Matthieu Udol does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 72' The crowd applauds Simon Elisor as he leaves the pitch. Joel Asoro steps in for FC Metz.
- 77' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Martigues is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 81' Ibou Sane does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 82' Fresh legs for FC Martigues! Kais Benabdelouahed comes on to replace Leandro Morante.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Matthieu Udol on 84 minutes.
- 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Metz to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Matthieu Udol | 2 |
| Gauthier Hein | 2 |
| Ibou Sane | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Pape Diallo | 1 |
| Karim Tlili | 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.

