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 7 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- FC Martigues 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Olivier Thual
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
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
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
–/2
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 5 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 2 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stade Saint Symphorien as FC Metz face off against FC Martigues in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Martigues is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kais Benabdelouahed made 34 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and FC Martigues are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' It’s gonna be a card for Bevic Moussiti-Oko.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' 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 Gauthier Hein suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' What composure from Cheikh Sabaly! The Senegal international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 37' A goal from the France international Matthieu Udol! He fires home on 37 to make it 2-0!
- 42' Sadibou Sane needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 46' The FC Martigues bench stirs into life. Yanis Hadjem is withdrawn and Akim Djaha gets his opportunity.
- 48' The deadlock is broken! Cheikh Sabaly gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 53' FC Metz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 57' It’s gonna be a card for Oucasse Mendy.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Benjamin Stambouli. He replaces Jessy Deminguet on 62 minute.
- 67' Mouya Ipiele is replacing Bevic Moussiti-Oko for the FC Martigues side.
- 70' What a moment for Matthieu Udol! That strike on 70 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Joel Asoro gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Simon Elisor and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past FC Martigues's compact .
- 81' What a strike from Ibou Sane! The score is 5-0.
- 82' Leandro Morante makes way for Kais Benabdelouahed at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Martigues.
- 84' Matthieu Udol was booked on 84.
- 89' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint Symphorien. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The final score is 6-0.
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.

