FC Metz vs Nimes Olympique, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Metz vs Nimes Olympique — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Nimes Olympique 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruddy Buquet
- Referee Guillaume Debart
- Referee Julien Pacelli
- Referee Willy Delajod
- Referee Aldric Chancioux
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Nantes | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Metz | 34 | 17 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Racing Club de Lens | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lille OSC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Olympique de Marseille | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Monaco FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | ES Troyes AC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | OGC Nice | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Nimes Olympique | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Feb | Amiens SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Feb | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | FC Nantes | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Feb | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Montpellier HSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | FC Metz | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Olympique de Marseille | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Feb | Angers SCO | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | OGC Nice | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Nimes Olympique gets underway.
- 5' The travelling Nimes Olympique supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 7' A stunning finish from Opa Nguette — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 12' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Nimes Olympique seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 17' FC Metz have won 360 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' Nimes Olympique are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yassine Benrahou is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Metz.
- 42' Nimes Olympique fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' Alexandre Oukidja has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 434 appearances.
- 49' Against the run of play, Lucas Deaux has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Nimes Olympique's compact .
- 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Nimes Olympique backline.
- 65' Romain Philippoteaux gets the nod from Nimes Olympique. He replaces Moussa Kone and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Nimes Olympique come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 75' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Opa Nguette by Thierry Ambrose on 75 minute.
- 80' Theo Valls has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yassine Benrahou on 80 minute.
- 81' What composure from John Boye! The Ghana international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 83' The whistle greets Farid Boulaya as he departs to be replaced by Adama Traore.
- 85' Victorien Angban gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Habib Maiga and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' A change in the Nimes Olympique ranks — Gaetan Paquiez exits the field as Kevin Denkey enters on 89.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 3
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↓ Adama Traore 83'
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Thierry Ambrose 75'
- 7
- 16
- 21
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Victorien Angban 85'
- 14
- 18
- 2
Bench
-
25
Adama Traore ↑ 83'
- 1
- 17
-
5
Victorien Angban ↑ 85'
- 6
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 75'
- 26
Coach
Vincent Hognon
Nimes Olympique Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 10
- 30
- 20
-
15
Gaetan Paquiez ↓ Kevin Denkey 89'
- 5
- 6
- 28
-
22
Yassine Benrahou ↓ Theo Valls 80'
Bench
- 26
-
18
Theo Valls ↑ 80'
- 29
- 12
-
7
Romain Philippoteaux ↑ 65'
-
27
Kevin Denkey ↑ 89'
- 16
Coach
Bernard Blaquart
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 |
| Lenny Joseph | 3 |
| Renaud Ripart | 2 |
| Lucas Deaux | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| John Boye | 1 |
| Lamine Gueye | 1 |
| Zinedine Ferhat | 1 |
FC Metz Form
Nimes Olympique Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.41
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Nimes Olympique xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Nimes Olympique 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
72%
Draw or Nimes Olympique
56%
FC Metz or Nimes Olympique
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Nimes Olympique covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.