FC Metz vs Paris FC, Ligue 1 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Jeremy Stinat
- Assistant 1 Christophe Mouysset
- Assistant 2 Florian Goncalves de Araujo (France)
8 games this season
🟨 3.4/game
⚽ 9.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Olympique de Marseille | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | OGC Nice | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | AS Monaco FC | 10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 10 | 16 |
| 9 | Stade Brestois 29 | 10 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Lorient | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Racing Club de Lens | 10 | 13 |
| 12 | Toulouse FC | 10 | 13 |
| 13 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | AJ Auxerre | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 10 | 8 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Paris FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 10 Apr | Olympique de Marseille | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | FC Nantes | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Mar | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Toulouse FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 08 Mar | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | FC Metz | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | AS Monaco FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | FC Lorient | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Mar | Le Havre AC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
40%
Clean Sheets
Paris FC this season
Paris FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Paris FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
4/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
2/4
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Paris FC
| Lassine Sinayoko | 9 G | 5 A |
| Pablo Pagis | 2 G | 2 A |
| Maxime Lopez | 2 G | 1 A |
| Vincent Marchetti | 1 G | |
| Samir Chergui | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Metz and Paris FC has kicked off!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Benoit Tavenot might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Paris FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 13' A moment of madness from Urie-Michel Mboula on 13 minutes earns him a card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
- 18' It looks surprising FC Metz does not make any changes. Georgiy Tsitaishvili has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 21' Paris FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Alimami Gory on 21.
- 26' Ilan Kebbal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 30' The whistle greets Habib Diallo as he departs to be replaced by Giorgi Kvilitaia.
- 31' A stunning finish from Giorgi Kvilitaia — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 36' Italy international Luca Koleosho has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
- 38' Koffi Franck Kouao has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and Paris FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Ilan Kebbal.
- 50' Koffi Franck Kouao has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 55' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 57' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Urie-Michel Mboula is replaced by Bouna Sarr.
- 62' That looks like a foul for a card for Alimami Gory.
- 66' Alimami Gory makes way for Vincent Marchetti at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Paris FC.
- 69' What a strike from Otavio Ataide! The score is 1-2.
- 74' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Terry Yegbe is withdrawn and Jahyann Pandore gets his opportunity.
- 75' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Jessy Deminguet is replaced by Benjamin Stambouli.
- 78' Another change for Paris FC made on 78 minute. Ciro Immobile leaves to be changed by Willem Geubbels.
- 83' FC Metz currently sit 18 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' Paris FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mathieu Cafaro is hanging Luca Koleosho on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' Ilan Kebbal is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 20
-
30
Habib Diallo ↓ Giorgi Kvilitaia 30'
- 10
- 5
- 39
- 38
- 7
- 61
-
4
Urie-Michel Mboula ↓ Bouna Sarr 57'
-
15
Terry Yegbe ↓ Jahyann Pandore 74'
-
34
Nathan Mbala ↓ Lucas Michal 75'
Bench
-
70
Bouna Sarr ↑ 57'
-
21
Benjamin Stambouli ↑ 75'
-
11
Giorgi Kvilitaia ↑ 30'
-
19
Lucas Michal ↑ 75'
- 12
-
35
Jahyann Pandore ↑ 74'
- 1
- 3
Coach
Benoit Tavenot
Paris FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
14
Hamari Traore ↓ Adama Camara 78'
- 7
-
36
Ciro Immobile ↓ Willem Geubbels 78'
-
28
Thibault De Smet ↓ Nhoa Sangui 88'
- 31
- 16
- 10
- 6
- 42
-
24
Luca Koleosho ↓ Mathieu Cafaro 88'
- 23
Bench
-
9
Willem Geubbels ↑ 78'
- 93
-
4
Vincent Marchetti ↑ 66'
-
13
Mathieu Cafaro ↑ 88'
- 35
- 18
- 5
-
17
Adama Camara ↑ 78'
-
19
Nhoa Sangui ↑ 88'
Coach
Antoine Kombouare
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 4 |
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Morgan Guilavogui | 3 |
| Pape Diallo | 2 |
| Romain Perraud | 1 |
| Otavio Ataide | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Giorgi Kvilitaia | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Paris FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Paris FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Paris FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
59%
Draw or Paris FC
68%
FC Metz or Paris FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Paris FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

