FC Metz vs Stade de Reims, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Metz vs Stade de Reims — Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
- Stade de Reims 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Cyril Gringore
- Referee Willy Delajod
- Referee Stephan Luzi
- Referee Antony Gautier
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee Mickael Leleu
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Nantes | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | FC Metz | 34 | 17 |
| 3 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Racing Club de Lens | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Lille OSC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Olympique Lyonnais | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Olympique de Marseille | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | AS Monaco FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Toulouse FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | FC Lorient | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Paris FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Stade Brestois 29 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | ES Troyes AC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Le Mans FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | AJ Auxerre | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | OGC Nice | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Stade de Reims | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Lille OSC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Nov | Montpellier HSC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Oct | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | FC Nantes | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | FC Metz | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Nov | Angers SCO | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | OGC Nice | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Nimes Olympique | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Metz and Stade de Reims has kicked off!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Guion will be considering his options from the bench.
- 7' GOAL! Axel Disasi scores on 7. Assisted by Mathieu Cafaro
- 12' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 13' John Boye catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 13.
- 15' FC Metz make a change. Kevin N'Doram trudges off to be replaced by Stoppila Sunzu on 15 minutes.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' The 42-year-old Alaixys Romao has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Timothee Nkada has been relatively quiet despite scoring 17 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 35' Stade de Reims 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.
- 40' Habib Maiga has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mathieu Cafaro on 42.
- 47' Adama Traore does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and Stade de Reims are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vincent Hognon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' A change in the Stade de Reims ranks — Boulaye Dia exits the field as Tasos Donis enters on 69.
- 73' Another substitution for Stade de Reims to replace Moussa Doumbia by Dereck Kutesa on 73 minute.
- 76' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Habib Maiga exits the field as Farid Boulaya enters on 76.
- 80' Thierry Ambrose is ready to make an impact after coming on for Opa Nguette at the 80 minute mark.
- 82' A tactical swap from Stade de Reims — Timothee Nkada on, Remi Oudin off on 82 minutes.
- 87' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 434 games and scored 360 goals.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Mathieu Cafaro is booked for Stade de Reims — Red card on 90.
- The points are shared — FC Metz 1-1 Stade de Reims. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Kevin N'Doram ↓ Stoppila Sunzu 15'
- 25
- 20
- 3
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Thierry Ambrose 80'
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 6
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Farid Boulaya 76'
- 18
Bench
- 1
- 10
- 24
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 76'
- 7
-
13
Stoppila Sunzu ↑ 15'
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 80'
Coach
Vincent Hognon
Stade de Reims Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
-
18
Remi Oudin ↓ Timothee Nkada 82'
- 13
- 24
- 7
- 32
- 4
-
25
Moussa Doumbia ↓ Dereck Kutesa 73'
- 1
-
11
Boulaye Dia ↓ Tasos Donis 69'
Bench
- 14
- 16
- 26
-
9
Tasos Donis ↑ 69'
-
8
Dereck Kutesa ↑ 73'
-
19
Timothee Nkada ↑ 82'
- 15
Coach
David Guion
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 3 |
| Marshall Munetsi | 2 |
| Oumar Diakite | 2 |
| Ilan Kebbal | 1 |
| Habib Maiga | 1 |
| Teddy Teuma | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Axel Disasi | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.24
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Stade de Reims xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
71%
Draw or Stade de Reims
59%
FC Metz or Stade de Reims
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stade de Reims win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Stade de Reims covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 17% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Stade de Reims keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

