Wednesday , 30 September 2026

FC Metz vs FC Nantes, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2019-20
FC Metz
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Nantes
Sat 19 Oct 2019 · 18:00 UTC Stade Saint-Symphorien HT 45' · FT 45'
Manuel Cabit 49' Y
R 62' Molla Wague
Y 72' Mehdi Abeid
Habib Maiga 72' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs FC Nantes — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Match Details

  • Referee Pignard Jeremie
  • Referee Stephan Pignatelli
  • Referee Alexandre Castro
  • Referee Eric Danizan
  • Referee Aldric Chancioux

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AS Monaco FC 5 13
2 Olympique Lyonnais 5 11
3 Paris FC 5 11
4 Lille OSC 5 10
5 Stade Rennais FC 1901 5 10
6 Paris Saint-Germain FC 5 8
7 Angers SCO 5 7
8 RC Strasbourg Alsace 5 7
9 Le Mans FC 5 6
10 AJ Auxerre 5 6
11 Stade Brestois 29 5 5
12 FC Lorient 5 5
13 Toulouse FC 5 5
14 OGC Nice 5 5
15 Racing Club de Lens 5 4
16 ES Troyes AC 5 4
17 Olympique de Marseille 5 3
18 Le Havre AC 5 2

Head-to-Head

5
4
1
FC Metz 10 games · Avg 1.5 goals FC Nantes
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-19 FC Metz 1–0 FC Nantes

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct FC Nantes H 1–0 W
05 Oct Stade Brestois 29 A 0–2 L
28 Sep Toulouse FC H 2–2 D
25 Sep AS Saint-Étienne A 1–0 W
21 Sep Amiens SC H 1–2 L
14 Sep FC Girondins de Bordeaux A 0–2 L
FC Nantes
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct FC Metz A 0–1 L
05 Oct OGC Nice H 1–0 W
28 Sep Olympique Lyonnais A 1–0 W
25 Sep Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 1–0 W
20 Sep RC Strasbourg Alsace A 1–2 L
15 Sep Stade de Reims H 1–0 W

Key Stats

20% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
10% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Metz and FC Nantes is underway.
  • 5' Habib Diallo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 10' FC Nantes have won 337 goals from 431 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' 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 Abdoul Kader Bamba suffering a number of foals already.
  • 30' The 30-year-old Fabien Centonze has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and FC Nantes are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 40' Supporters expect more eagerness from Manuel Cabit, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint-Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Nantes's shape.
  • 46' John Boye makes way for Stoppila Sunzu at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
  • 49' Manuel Cabit catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 59' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for Molla Wague on 62 minutes.
  • 65' Another change for FC Nantes made on 65 minute. Cristian Benavente leaves to be changed by Thomas Basila.
  • 68' The FC Nantes bench stirs into life. Moses Simon is withdrawn and Abdoul Kader Bamba gets his opportunity.
  • 72' Controversy at the stadium! Mehdi Abeid argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 77' Thierry Ambrose makes way for Farid Boulaya at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
  • 81' FC Nantes ring the changes. Kalifa Coulibaly has done his job and it is now time for Elie Youan to step up.
  • 86' What a moment for Habib Diallo! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
  • FC Metz celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vincent Hognon

FC Nantes Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Christian Gourcuff

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 FC Nantes xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz46% Draw31% FC Nantes23%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
76%
Draw or FC Nantes
54%
FC Metz or FC Nantes
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz29% Draw54% FC Nantes17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.7%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push FC Nantes covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 24% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 77% — 23%
+1 77% 15% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.