FC Metz vs OGC Nice, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Jerome Brisard
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Julien Pacelli (France)
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 Oct | OGC Nice | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Toulouse FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Sep | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Sep | Racing Club de Lens | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Stade de Reims | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Aug | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Oct | FC Metz | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Sep | AS Monaco FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Sep | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | OGC Nice | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #20 |
| 17 | Points | 0 |
| 34 | Played | 0 |
| 3 / 8 / 23 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 32 | Scored | 0 |
| 76 | Conceded | 0 |
| -44 | GD | +0 |
| 0.50 | PPG | – |
| 9% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts). OGC Nice are 20th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Metz and OGC Nice is underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' What a moment for Hicham Boudaoui! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Khephren Thuram-Ulie on 21 minutes.
- 26' OGC Nice seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past OGC Nice's compact 4-3-3.
- 36' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Youssouf Ndayishimiye has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' A tactical swap from OGC Nice — Morgan Sanson on, Khephren Thuram-Ulie off on 46 minutes.
- 51' OGC Nice come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' Dante is a natural centre-back and has been asked to do a very specific job for OGC Nice tonight.
- 61' 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 Melvin Bard suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Pape Diallo departs to be replaced by Cheikh Sabaly.
- 67' Terem Moffi makes way for Evann Guessand at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from OGC Nice.
- 70' Kevin Van Den Kerkhof has so much to prove this time. He replaces Koffi Franck Kouao on 70 minute.
- 75' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. OGC Nice needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 78' Simon Elisor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oscar Estupinan on 78 minute.
- 83' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 84' Another change for OGC Nice made on 84 minute. Melvin Bard leaves to be changed by Romain Perraud.
- 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' OGC Nice ring the changes. Jeremie Boga has done his job and it is now time for Alexis Claude Maurice to step up.
- Another three points for OGC Nice.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Joel Asoro 70'
- 16
- 8
-
9
Oscar Estupinan ↓ Simon Elisor 78'
- 5
- 39
- 27
-
7
Pape Diallo ↓ Cheikh Sabaly 64'
- 18
- 34
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 70'
- 6
- 29
- 1
-
22
Kevin Van Den Kerkhof ↑ 70'
-
11
Simon Elisor ↑ 78'
- 21
-
25
Arthur Atta ↑ 78'
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↑ 64'
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
OGC Nice Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
- 24
- 4
- 7
- 23
- 19
-
9
Terem Moffi ↓ Evann Guessand 67'
- 28
-
26
Melvin Bard ↓ Romain Perraud 84'
- 1
- 55
Bench
-
15
Romain Perraud ↑ 84'
- 8
-
11
Morgan Sanson ↑ 46'
-
18
Alexis Claude Maurice ↑ 90'
- 31
-
29
Evann Guessand ↑ 67'
- 20
- 27
-
22
Badredine Bouanani ↑ 84'
Coach
Francesco Farioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Amine Gouiri | 4 |
| Wylan Cyprien | 2 |
| Evann Guessand | 1 |
| Pierre Lees Melou | 1 |
| Ignatius Ganago | 1 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 1 |
| John Boye | 1 |
| Boubacar Kouyate | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.32
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.64
OGC Nice xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 92% + Under — clean sheet likely 84%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: OGC Nice win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 0.96
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 1.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 2.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 3.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
63%
Draw or OGC Nice
81%
FC Metz or OGC Nice
56%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: OGC Nice win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
40.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
9.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 0
1.6%
0 – 3
1.5%
2 – 1
1.4%
1 – 3
0.7%
2 – 2
0.6%
0 – 4
0.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | OGC Nice covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 12% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 26% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 8% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
53%
✗
OGC Nice keeps clean sheet
72%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.