FC Metz vs Paris FC, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Mikael Lesage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Paris FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | FC Lorient | A | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jan | Pau FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Dec | FC Annecy | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Dec | USL Dunkerque | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Nov | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | FC Metz | A | 1–3 | L |
| 11 Jan | Amiens SC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | FC Martigues | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Dec | FC Lorient | A | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | AC Ajaccio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | FC Annecy | H | 0–0 | D |
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' KICK OFF: Paris FC gets underway.
- 5' Gauthier Hein is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Metz so far.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Alimami Gory made 428 appearances and scored 31 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 16' Pape Diallo doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 21' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 21 minutes.
- 26' Paris FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 28' The deadlock is broken! Jean-Philippe Krasso gets on the scoresheet on 28 minutes.
- 30' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Matthieu Udol gets a card.
- 35' Timothee Kolodziejczak has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 39' Paris FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' Sadibou Sane was booked on 50.
- 55' Idrissa Gueye does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 60' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Metz and Paris FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 65' The travelling Paris FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 70' Lohann Doucet, a Burkina Faso midfielder, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 71' A goal from the Senegal international Pape Diallo! He fires home on 71 to make it 3-1!
- 72' Idrissa Gueye makes way for Ibou Sane at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
- 73' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Ablie Jallow is withdrawn and Jessy Deminguet gets his opportunity.
- 74' Another change for FC Metz made on 74 minute. Pape Diallo leaves to be changed by Morgan Bokele.
- 75' It is a substitution in Paris FC team. Alimami Gory is replaced by Julien Lopez Baila on 75 minute.
- 78' Fresh legs for Paris FC! Adama Camara comes on to replace Vincent Marchetti.
- 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 90' Gauthier Hein picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' Time for substitution for Paris FC. Maxime Lopez is replaced by Lohann Doucet.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Paris FC.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Jessy Deminguet 73'
- 21
- 29
- 39
- 15
-
10
Pape Diallo ↓ Morgan Bokele 74'
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Joel Asoro 73'
-
18
Idrissa Gueye ↓ Ibou Sane 72'
Bench
-
11
Joel Asoro ↑ 73'
- 2
-
20
Jessy Deminguet ↑ 73'
- 57
- 6
-
9
Ibou Sane ↑ 72'
-
19
Morgan Bokele ↑ 74'
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
Paris FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
21
Maxime Lopez ↓ Lohann Doucet 90'
- 7
- 4
-
29
Pierre-Yves Hamel ↓ Nouha Dicko 75'
- 28
- 16
- 11
- 10
- 5
- 39
Bench
-
20
Julien Lopez Baila ↑ 75'
-
12
Nouha Dicko ↑ 75'
-
2
Tuomas Ollila ↑ 90'
- 30
-
8
Lohann Doucet ↑ 90'
-
17
Adama Camara ↑ 78'
- 6
Coach
Stephane Gilli
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
1.73
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Paris FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.64
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
82%
Draw or Paris FC
42%
FC Metz or Paris FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
5.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
4.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Paris FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.