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' What a night it is going to be! FC Metz welcome Nimes Olympique for this crunch clash at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- 5' The 29-year-old Moussa Kone has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 7' The Senegal Opa Nguette breaks the deadlock on 7 minutes. 1-0!
- 12' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and Nimes Olympique are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 17' The travelling Nimes Olympique supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Nimes Olympique's compact .
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' It looks surprising Nimes Olympique does not make any changes. Matthieu Udol has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 37' Yassine Benrahou has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 391 appearances.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Nimes Olympique is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 47' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Lucas Deaux makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 49.
- 54' France international Kevin N'Doram has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vincent Hognon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 65' Romain Philippoteaux has so much to prove this time. He replaces Moussa Kone on 65 minute.
- 70' FC Metz is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 75' Opa Nguette makes way for Thierry Ambrose at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
- 80' It is a substitution in Nimes Olympique team. Yassine Benrahou is replaced by Theo Valls on 80 minute.
- 81' John Boye adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 83' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Adama Traore on, Farid Boulaya off on 83 minutes.
- 85' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Habib Maiga departs to be replaced by Victorien Angban.
- 89' The Nimes Olympique manager makes a substitution. Gaetan Paquiez departs to be replaced by Kevin Denkey.
- Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Zinedine Ferhat | 1 |
| Lamine Fomba | 1 |
| Rafiki Said Ahamada | 1 |
| Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 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.