FC Metz vs Paris Saint-Germain FC, Ligue 1 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Metz vs Paris Saint-Germain FC — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Paris Saint-Germain FC 10 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Francois Letexier
- Referee Mehdi Rahmouni
- Referee Cyril Gringore
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Eddy Rosier
- Referee Laurent Coniglio
18 games this season
🟨 4.1/game
⚽ 9.7 goals/game
🟥 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Sep | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Aug | Stade de Reims | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Aug | FC Nantes | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | FC Metz | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Sep | Club Brugge KV | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Sep | Clermont Foot 63 | H | 4–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | Stade de Reims | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
30%
Clean Sheets
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
Paris Saint-Germain FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Paris Saint-Germain FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/2
61-75
8/2
76+
7/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Paris Saint-Germain FC
| Ferran Torres | 4 G | 1 A |
| Achraf Hakimi | 3 G | 2 A |
| Marquinhos | 3 G | |
| Mika Godts | 2 G | 1 A |
| Senny Mayulu | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Stade Saint Symphorien as FC Metz face off against Paris Saint-Germain FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' What a moment for Achraf Hakimi! That strike on 5 puts his side firmly in control.
- 10' Paris Saint-Germain FC have won 886 goals from 534 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' Keylor Navas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 19' Papa Ndiaga Yade was booked on 19.
- 24' Paris Saint-Germain FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' 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 Boubacar Kouyate suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Paris Saint-Germain FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' What a moment for Boubacar Kouyate! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 54' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Paris Saint-Germain FC backline.
- 59' Julian Draxler has been relatively quiet despite scoring 13 goals in his last 534 appearances.
- 64' The 32-year-old Marquinhos has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' The whistle greets Georginio Wijnaldum as he departs to be replaced by Angel di Maria.
- 66' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Lamine Gueye is replaced by Farid Boulaya on 66 minute.
- 67' The crowd applauds Papa Ndiaga Yade as he leaves the pitch. Sikou Niakate steps in for FC Metz.
- 68' That is a Yellow card for FC Metz. Habib Maiga will be fuming at that decision.
- 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Habib Maiga.
- 73' Dylan Bronn has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dylan Bronn, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 81' The crowd applauds Nuno Mendes as he leaves the pitch. Julian Draxler steps in for Paris Saint-Germain FC.
- 86' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' Fabien Centonze was booked on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Vincent Pajot is replaced by Boubacar Traore on 90 minute.
- 1-2 the final result. FC Metz will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 7
- 16
- 19
-
14
Vincent Pajot ↓ Boubacar Traore 90'
- 18
- 2
- 23
- 26
-
20
Lamine Gueye ↓ Farid Boulaya 66'
- 15
Bench
- 12
-
10
Farid Boulaya ↑ 66'
- 11
- 30
-
9
Nicolas de Preville ↑ 66'
-
4
Sikou Niakate ↑ 67'
- 21
- 22
-
8
Boubacar Traore ↑ 90'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Paris Saint-Germain FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 5
- 3
- 7
- 10
- 2
-
12
Rafinha ↓ Ander Herrera 65'
- 1
- 9
- 15
-
25
Nuno Mendes ↓ Julian Draxler 81'
Bench
- 27
-
21
Ander Herrera ↑ 65'
-
23
Julian Draxler ↑ 81'
-
11
Angel di Maria ↑ 65'
- 24
- 22
- 50
- 8
- 28
Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe | 7 |
| Angel di Maria | 2 |
| Achraf Hakimi | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 1 |
| Maxim Choupo-Moting | 1 |
| Kang-in Lee | 1 |
| Julian Draxler | 1 |
| Mauro Icardi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Paris Saint-Germain FC Form
2021-09-22
FC Metz
1–2
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2021-09-19
Paris Saint-Germain FC
2–1
Olympique Lyonnais
W
2021-09-15
Club Brugge KV
1–1
Paris Saint-Germain FC
D
2021-09-11
Paris Saint-Germain FC
4–0
Clermont Foot 63
W
2021-08-29
Stade de Reims
0–2
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
2021-08-20
Stade Brestois 29
2–4
Paris Saint-Germain FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Paris Saint-Germain FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Paris Saint-Germain FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
50%
Draw or Paris Saint-Germain FC
77%
FC Metz or Paris Saint-Germain FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Paris Saint-Germain FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Paris Saint-Germain FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

