FC Metz vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Paris FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Apr | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Apr | Pau FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Apr | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | US Quevilly-Rouen Metropole | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | FC Metz | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Nimes Olympique | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Apr | SM Caen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Apr | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Apr | Valenciennes FC | A | 5–4 | W |
| 18 Mar | SC Bastia | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Metz is hosting Paris FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The travelling Paris FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' FC Metz is showing some good football. However, FC Metz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 13' Against the run of play, Morgan Guilavogui has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 14' Magnificent from Morgan Guilavogui! That is 37 goals in 435 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 17' A moment of madness from Yvann Macon on 17 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Paris FC will be frustrated.
- 18' What a moment for Georges Mikautadze! That strike on 18 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' Supporters expect more eagerness from Paul Lasne, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 41' Time for substitution for Paris FC. Mehdi Chahiri is replaced by Ousmane Kante.
- 46' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Laszlo Boloni will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Jordan Lefort has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 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 Samir Chergui suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly is withdrawn and Maidine Douane gets his opportunity.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Paris FC's compact .
- 71' The crowd applauds Ablie Jallow as he leaves the pitch. Lenny Joseph steps in for FC Metz.
- 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' Paris FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jordan Lefort on 79.
- 81' The crowd applauds Jonathan Iglesias as he leaves the pitch. Paul Lasne steps in for Paris FC.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for Lamine Gueye. He replaces Youssef Maziz on 82 minute.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 89' Fresh legs for Paris FC! Warren Caddy comes on to replace Morgan Guilavogui.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Lenny Joseph 71'
- 16
- 8
- 14
-
10
Youssef Maziz ↓ Lamine Gueye 82'
- 9
- 5
- 39
- 27
Bench
- 19
-
20
Lamine Gueye ↑ 82'
- 40
-
24
Lenny Joseph ↑ 71'
-
35
Maidine Douane ↑ 62'
- 34
- 15
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
Paris FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 14
- 15
-
10
Jonathan Iglesias ↓ Paul Lasne 81'
- 9
- 31
-
7
Mehdi Chahiri ↓ Ousmane Kante 41'
- 8
- 24
- 21
- 11
Bench
-
20
Julien Lopez Baila ↑ 89'
-
19
Ousmane Kante ↑ 41'
-
6
Paul Lasne ↑ 81'
- 13
-
17
Pierre-Yves Hamel ↑ 81'
-
22
Warren Caddy ↑ 89'
- 40
Coach
Thierry Laurey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 4 |
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Morgan Guilavogui | 3 |
| Pape Diallo | 2 |
| Ilan Kebbal | 1 |
| Romain Perraud | 1 |
| Otavio Ataide | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.69
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Paris FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
77%
Draw or Paris FC
49%
FC Metz or Paris FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 1
5.8%
3 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Paris FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 22% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.