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FC Metz vs US Orleans Loiret, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2018-19
FC Metz
5 – 1
Full Time
US Orleans Loiret
Fri 3 Aug 2018 · 18:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 64' Cedric Cambon
Stoppila Sunzu 73' Y
Y 79' Karim Ziani
R 85' Ousmane Cissokho

Overview

Match Preview

FC Metz vs US Orleans Loiret — Ligue 2 .

Match Details

  • Referee Aurelien Petit
  • Referee Antoine Valnet
  • Referee Pascal Poupeau
  • Referee Cedric Favre

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

4
1
1
FC Metz 6 games · Avg 2.3 goals US Orleans Loiret
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-03 FC Metz 5–1 US Orleans Loiret 2016-02-26 US Orleans Loiret 3–0 FC Metz 2015-10-05 FC Metz 1–0 US Orleans Loiret 2015-05-15 FC Metz 0–0 US Orleans Loiret 2015-01-09 US Orleans Loiret 0–3 FC Metz

Recent Form

FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug US Orleans Loiret H 5–1 W
30 Jul Stade Brestois 29 A 1–0 W
11 May 1. FC Magdeburg A 0–2 L
04 May SV 07 Elversberg H 4–2 W
27 Apr SV Wehen Wiesbaden A 1–3 L
24 Apr Barnstaple Town FC H 2–2 D
US Orleans Loiret
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Aug FC Metz A 1–5 L
27 Jul Racing Club de Lens H 0–2 L
19 May Chamois Niortais FC H 2–1 W
12 May Paris FC A 1–2 L
06 May AC Ajaccio H 3–1 W
28 Apr Grenoble Foot 38 A 1–3 L

Key Stats

17% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Metz launch into their encounter with US Orleans Loiret.
  • 5' FC Metz are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined US Orleans Loiret backline.
  • 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 15' 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.
  • 19' The deadlock is broken! Durel Avounou gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
  • 22' FC Metz ring the changes. Opa Nguette has done his job and it is now time for Habib Diallo to step up.
  • 27' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Metz and US Orleans Loiret are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 32' US Orleans Loiret started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 32.
  • 33' What a strike from Habib Diallo! The score is 1-1.
  • 38' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 43' US Orleans Loiret is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 47' Habib Diallo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and FC Metz are in front.
  • 50' Magnificent from Jordan Tell! That is 23 goals in 218 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' FC Metz 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.
  • 57' Magnificent from Habib Diallo! That is 100 goals in 434 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 58' Pierre Bouby makes way for Fahd El Khoumisti at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from US Orleans Loiret.
  • 59' The US Orleans Loiret manager makes a substitution. Ruben Droehnle departs to be replaced by Yohann Demoncy.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Cedric Cambon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 67' Jamiro is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahima Niane at the 67 minute mark.
  • 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ruben Droehnle made 218 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 73' FC Metz receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
  • 73' The supporters are chanting for Gaetan Perrin. He replaces Jordan Tell on 73 minute.
  • 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 79' It’s a booking for US Orleans Loiret player. Karim Ziani gets a Yellow card.
  • 84' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frederic Antonetti will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ousmane Cissokho on 85.
  • 87' Laurent Jans gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Jonathan Rivierez and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Habib Diallo makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and FC Metz are in front.
  • The final score is 5-1.

Lineups

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frederic Antonetti

US Orleans Loiret Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Didier Olle-Nicolle

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Habib Diallo 4
Habib Diallo 4
Durel Avounou 2
Durel Avounou 2
Jordan Tell 1
Jordan Tell 1
Farid Boulaya 1

Head to Head

2018-08-03 FC Metz 5–1 US Orleans Loiret 2016-02-26 US Orleans Loiret 3–0 FC Metz 2015-10-05 FC Metz 1–0 US Orleans Loiret 2015-05-15 FC Metz 0–0 US Orleans Loiret 2015-01-09 US Orleans Loiret 0–3 FC Metz

FC Metz Form

2018-08-03 FC Metz 5–1 US Orleans Loiret W 2018-07-30 Stade Brestois 29 0–1 FC Metz W 2018-05-11 1. FC Magdeburg 2–0 FC Metz L 2018-05-04 FC Metz 4–2 SV 07 Elversberg W 2018-04-27 SV Wehen Wiesbaden 3–1 FC Metz L 2018-04-24 FC Metz 2–2 Barnstaple Town FC D

US Orleans Loiret Form

2018-08-03 FC Metz 5–1 US Orleans Loiret L 2018-07-27 US Orleans Loiret 0–2 Racing Club de Lens L 2018-05-19 US Orleans Loiret 2–1 Chamois Niortais FC W 2018-05-12 Paris FC 2–1 US Orleans Loiret L 2018-05-06 US Orleans Loiret 3–1 AC Ajaccio W 2018-04-28 Grenoble Foot 38 3–1 US Orleans Loiret L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.24 FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09 US Orleans Loiret xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 63% + FC Metz to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz61% Draw21% US Orleans Loiret18%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

FC Metz or Draw
83%
Draw or US Orleans Loiret
39%
FC Metz or US Orleans Loiret
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Metz45% Draw40% US Orleans Loiret15%
Actual: FC Metz win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–1 not predicted
5 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7%
3 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.6%

Asian Handicap — FC Metz

Handicap FC Metz covers Push US Orleans Loiret covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 22% 38%
-0.5 62% — 38%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 10% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

FC Metz keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
US Orleans Loiret keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.