FC Metz vs Stade de Reims, Ligue 1 2020-21 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 Aurelien Petit
- Referee Johan Hamel
- Referee Mathieu Grosbost
- Referee Julien Haulbert
- Referee Azzedine Souifi
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Stade de Reims | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Sep | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Lille OSC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | AS Monaco FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Nimes Olympique | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Feb | Amiens SC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | FC Metz | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Sep | Servette FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Angers SCO | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Aug | Lille OSC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Aug | AS Monaco FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Saint-Symphorien!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' FC Metz are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 17' Yunis Abdelhamid was booked on 17.
- 18' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ibrahima Niane makes it 1-0.
- 23' Kosovo international Arber Zeneli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' The referee calls foul for Moreto Cassama. He receives a Yellow card.
- 32' Mathieu Cafaro has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' FC Metz currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Boulaye Dia makes it 1-1.
- 43' Farid Boulaya was booked on 43.
- 47' The referee shows Stade de Reims player a Yellow card on 47.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marshall Munetsi on 50.
- 52' Moreto Cassama makes way for Dario Maresic at the 52 minute mark. A tactical switch from Stade de Reims.
- 53' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mathieu Cafaro.
- 58' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Victorien Angban exits the field as Thierry Ambrose enters on 62.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Xavier Chavalerin, as he is very good at scoring at Stade Saint-Symphorien with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 68' Stade de Reims ring the changes. Arber Zeneli has done his job and it is now time for Dereck Kutesa to step up.
- 71' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Opa Nguette is replaced by Papa Ndiaga Yade on 71 minute.
- 76' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vincent Hognon might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 81' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Vincent Pajot by Warren Tchimbembe on 81 minute.
- 86' Stade de Reims come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' Ibrahima Niane does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 90' The whistle greets Valon Berisha as he departs to be replaced by Kaj Sierhuis.
- Full Time. FC Metz beats Stade de Reims
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 71'
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 21
- 19
- 14
- 18
- 2
Bench
-
12
Warren Tchimbembe ↑ 81'
- 20
- 17
- 6
- 30
-
9
Thierry Ambrose ↑ 62'
- 15
- 23
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 71'
Coach
Vincent Hognon
Stade de Reims Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Arber Zeneli ↓ Dereck Kutesa 68'
- 5
-
24
Mathieu Cafaro ↓ El Bilal Toure 68'
- 7
- 32
- 3
-
14
Valon Berisha ↓ Kaj Sierhuis 90'
- 1
- 11
-
23
Moreto Cassama ↓ Dario Maresic 52'
- 15
Bench
-
9
Kaj Sierhuis ↑ 90'
- 16
- 17
- 28
-
29
Dario Maresic ↑ 52'
-
8
Dereck Kutesa ↑ 68'
- 20
- 21
-
27
El Bilal Toure ↑ 68'
Coach
David Guion
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 3 |
| Oumar Diakite | 2 |
| Marshall Munetsi | 2 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Axel Disasi | 1 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 1 |
| Adama Traore | 1 |
| Junya Ito | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.34
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Stade de Reims xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
76%
Draw or Stade de Reims
53%
FC Metz or Stade de Reims
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
12.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Stade de Reims covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Stade de Reims keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.