FC Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Olympique Lyonnais 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Frederic Haquette
- Referee Mathieu Vernice
- Referee Karim Abed
- Referee Mickael Annonier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Nov | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Nimes Olympique | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Dec | FC Metz | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Stade de Reims | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | Angers SCO | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | Lille OSC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | AS Monaco FC | H | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Metz | Olympique Lyonnais | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #6 |
| 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
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts). Olympique Lyonnais are 6th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' FC Metz have kicked off against Olympique Lyonnais. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Guadeloupe international Thierry Ambrose has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 17' Memphis Depay adds to his 2 season tally! Olympique Lyonnais lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 22' A quiet spell here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Olympique Lyonnais seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pape Matar Sarr on 29 minutes.
- 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 39' Jason Denayer has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 44' 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 Victorien Angban suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' FC Metz make a change. Thierry Ambrose trudges off to be replaced by Aaron Leya Iseka on 46 minutes.
- 47' Goal! Karl Toko Ekambi scores his 69 goal in 407 matches.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' Anthony Lopes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 60' What composure from Karl Toko Ekambi! The Cameroon international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 63' The whistle greets Tinotenda Kadewere as he departs to be replaced by Moussa Dembele.
- 64' Leo Dubois has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mattia De Sciglio on 64 minute.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 74' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 75' Farid Boulaya has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 75 minutes.
- 79' Another substitution for Olympique Lyonnais to replace Memphis Depay by Rayan Cherki on 79 minute.
- 82' Sinaly Diomande gets the nod from Olympique Lyonnais. He replaces Bruno Guimaraes and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' It’s gonna be a Red card for John Boye.
- 90' That is a Red card for Olympique Lyonnais. Rayan Cherki will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Alexandre Oukidja by Marc-Aurele Caillard on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 11
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 19
- 18
- 9
- 2
- 15
Bench
-
24
Aaron Leya Iseka ↑ 46'
-
12
Warren Tchimbembe ↑ 46'
- 6
-
30
Marc-Aurele Caillard ↑ 90'
- 27
-
23
Boubacar Kouyate ↑ 63'
- 22
- 26
- 29
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Olympique Lyonnais Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 39
- 1
- 6
- 8
- 27
-
10
Memphis Depay C ↓ Rayan Cherki 79'
- 5
- 7
-
22
Mattia De Sciglio ↓ Leo Dubois 64'
- 11
Bench
- 4
-
14
Leo Dubois ↑ 64'
-
9
Moussa Dembele ↑ 63'
- 30
-
25
Maxence Caqueret ↑ 64'
-
18
Rayan Cherki ↑ 79'
- 26
-
2
Sinaly Diomande ↑ 82'
- 3
Coach
Rudi Garcia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Moussa Dembele | 5 |
| Karl Toko Ekambi | 3 |
| Memphis Depay | 2 |
| Farid Boulaya | 2 |
| Boubacar Traore | 2 |
| Didier Lamkel Ze | 1 |
| Skelly Alvero | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Olympique Lyonnais Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.31
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Olympique Lyonnais xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Olympique Lyonnais win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 1.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
49%
Draw or Olympique Lyonnais
85%
FC Metz or Olympique Lyonnais
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Olympique Lyonnais win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27.9%
0 – 1
25.6%
0 – 2
13.3%
1 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
6.5%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
1.3%
0 – 4
1.2%
2 – 0
1%
2 – 2
0.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Olympique Lyonnais covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 8% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 31% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet
73%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.