FC Metz vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 12 | 28 |
| 2 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier HSC | 12 | 24 |
| 4 | Stade de Reims | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | Pau FC | 12 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | FC Metz | 12 | 17 |
| 8 | Red Star FC | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Annecy | 12 | 16 |
| 10 | USL Dunkerque | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | En Avant Guingamp | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 12 | 13 |
| 14 | FC Nantes | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot 63 | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | FC Sochaux-Montbeliard | 12 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 12 | 9 |
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
8%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
4/5
61-75
1/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 8 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 3 G | 3 A |
| Teji Savanier | 3 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! FC Metz welcome Paris FC for this crunch clash at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paris FC backline.
- 13' GOAL! Morgan Guilavogui scores on 13.
- 14' A stunning finish from Morgan Guilavogui — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Yvann Macon.
- 18' Goal! Georges Mikautadze scores his 74 goal in 446 matches.
- 23' Paris FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' FC Metz are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Paris FC's shape.
- 33' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Paris FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 38' Paris FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' Another substitution for Paris FC to replace Mehdi Chahiri by Ousmane Kante on 41 minute.
- 46' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 51' The travelling Paris FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' 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 Warren Caddy suffering a number of foals already.
- 61' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 62' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly is replaced by Maidine Douane on 62 minute.
- 67' The 27-year-old Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Lenny Joseph is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ablie Jallow at the 71 minute mark.
- 76' Paris FC 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.
- 78' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Morgan Guilavogui.
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Jordan Lefort is booked for Paris FC — Yellow card on 79.
- 81' Another change for Paris FC made on 81 minute. Jonathan Iglesias leaves to be changed by Paul Lasne.
- 82' FC Metz make a change. Youssef Maziz trudges off to be replaced by Lamine Gueye on 82 minutes.
- 87' It looks like no one’s ball. Paris FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' The whistle greets Morgan Guilavogui as he departs to be replaced by Warren Caddy.
- The points are shared — FC Metz 1-1 Paris FC. Honours even.
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 |
| Morgan Guilavogui | 3 |
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Pape Diallo | 2 |
| Jean-Philippe Krasso | 1 |
| Idrissa Gueye | 1 |
| Lamine Gueye | 1 |
| Alimami Gory | 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.

