FC Metz vs Grenoble Foot 38, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Grenoble Foot 38 — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Grenoble Foot 38 2 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pierre Gaillouste
- Referee Bertrand Corcuff
- Referee Julien Blanchais
- Referee Sofien Benchabane
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | GFC Ajaccio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | AJ Auxerre | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Mar | FC Lorient | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | FC Metz | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | Racing Club de Lens | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | AC Ajaccio | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | US Orleans Loiret | H | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Mar | ES Troyes AC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | AS Nancy-Lorraine | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | Grenoble Foot 38 | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #15 |
| 4 | Points | 1 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 4 |
| +1 | GD | -2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 50% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
14%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Grenoble Foot 38 this season
Grenoble Foot 38 this season
FC Metz are 4th (4 pts). Grenoble Foot 38 are 15th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Grenoble Foot 38
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Metz and Grenoble Foot 38 has kicked off!
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and Grenoble Foot 38 are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 9' Against the run of play, Ibrahima Niane has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Grenoble Foot 38's shape.
- 19' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Florian Sotoca is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 25' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Grenoble Foot 38 backline.
- 35' Grenoble Foot 38 is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' The 34-year-old Thomas Delaine has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Philippe Hinschberger might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Sanusi made 433 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' That is a Yellow card for Grenoble Foot 38. Florian Sotoca will be fuming at that decision.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Belvito on 58 minutes.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ryan Sanusi.
- 67' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Farid Boulaya exits the field as Habib Diallo enters on 67.
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' The whistle greets Ibrahima Niane as he departs to be replaced by Emmanuel Riviere.
- 78' Grenoble Foot 38 manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Arsene Elogo is hanging Nicolas Belvito on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and Grenoble Foot 38 are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 84' Fresh legs for Grenoble Foot 38! Yves Simon Pambou comes on to replace Romain Grange.
- 89' It looks surprising Grenoble Foot 38 does not make any changes. Yves Simon Pambou has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 25
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Habib Diallo 67'
- 11
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 13
- 19
Bench
-
20
Habib Diallo ↑ 67'
- 1
- 28
-
29
Emmanuel Riviere ↑ 77'
- 31
- 5
- 6
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Grenoble Foot 38 Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 29
- 23
- 10
- 6
- 13
- 7
- 24
- 16
- 14
-
9
Nicolas Belvito ↓ Arsene Elogo 78'
- 27
Bench
- 18
- 12
-
22
Arsene Elogo ↑ 78'
- 5
- 30
-
19
Yves Simon Pambou ↑ 84'
Coach
Philippe Hinschberger
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fali Cande | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Pape Ba | 1 |
| Junior Olaitan | 1 |
| Matthieu Udol | 1 |
| Pape Diallo | 1 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 1 |
| Eric Vandenabeele | 1 |
FC Metz Form
Grenoble Foot 38 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Grenoble Foot 38 xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
82%
Draw or Grenoble Foot 38
43%
FC Metz or Grenoble Foot 38
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
11.6%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.7%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Grenoble Foot 38 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 25% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Grenoble Foot 38 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.