FC Metz vs FC Nantes, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Jerome Miguelgorry
- Referee Aurelien Petit
- Referee Gwenael Pasqualotti
- Referee Christophe Mouysset
- Referee
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | FC Nantes | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | OGC Nice | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jan | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Racing Club de Lens | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan | FC Metz | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Jan | Racing Club de Lens | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Montpellier HSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Jan | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Dec | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Dec | Angers SCO | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
10%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Metz and FC Nantes has kicked off!
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Farid Boulaya is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Nantes.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' Andrei Girotto, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 29' Vagner has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' FC Nantes started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
- 35' What composure from Aaron Leya Iseka! The Belgium international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 40' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Nantes needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' FC Nantes ring the changes. Randal Kolo Muani has done his job and it is now time for Moses Simon to step up.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and FC Nantes are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Nantes backline.
- 64' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Aaron Leya Iseka exits the field as Thierry Ambrose enters on 64.
- 66' Marcus Coco has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 76' FC Nantes make a change. Ludovic Blas trudges off to be replaced by Abdoul Kader Bamba on 76 minutes.
- 78' The crowd applauds Victorien Angban as he leaves the pitch. Mamadou Fofana steps in for FC Metz.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pape Matar Sarr on 85 minutes.
- 88' Another change for FC Nantes made on 88 minute. Abdoulaye Toure leaves to be changed by Renaud Emond.
- 89' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Farid Boulaya.
- Full Time. FC Metz beats FC Nantes
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 3
- 10
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 18
- 2
-
27
Vagner ↓ Lamine Gueye 64'
- 23
- 15
Bench
- 12
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 78'
- 30
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 64'
- 22
- 20
- 8
- 26
-
13
Lamine Gueye ↑ 64'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
FC Nantes Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 14
- 4
-
19
Abdoulaye Toure ↓ Renaud Emond 88'
- 3
-
23
Randal Kolo Muani ↓ Moses Simon 46'
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 24
Bench
- 30
- 2
- 15
- 21
-
27
Moses Simon ↑ 46'
- 12
-
28
Renaud Emond ↑ 88'
-
32
Abdoul Kader Bamba ↑ 76'
- 5
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Randal Kolo Muani | 2 |
| Aaron Leya Iseka | 2 |
| Kevin Van Den Kerkhof | 1 |
| Simon Elisor | 1 |
| Matthieu Udol | 1 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
FC Nantes xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Nantes
45%
FC Metz or FC Nantes
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.7%
0 – 0
15.4%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
5.2%
1 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
2.8%
0 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
1.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | FC Nantes covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 26% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.