FC Metz vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Metz vs Valenciennes FC — Ligue 2 at Stade Saint Symphorien.
- FC Metz 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Valenciennes FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | Valenciennes FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 08 Aug | SM Caen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Jul | Amiens SC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 May | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 14 May | Angers SCO | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 May | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | FC Metz | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Le Havre AC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jul | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 May | Chamois Niortais FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 07 May | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Apr | Paris FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Metz to score. At the same time, Valenciennes FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Metz must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Senegal international Ibrahima Niane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 15' Brilliant from the ! Ablie Jallow makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 15.
- 20' Valenciennes FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' William Mikelbrencis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Metz so far.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 40' Ilyes Hamache has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matthieu Udol made 434 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 53' FC Metz player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Aeron Zinga is replacing Matteo Rabuel for the Valenciennes FC side.
- 68' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 75' Ibrahima Niane makes way for Kevin N'Doram at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' A moment of madness from Quentin Lecoeuche on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valenciennes FC will be frustrated.
- 87' Georges Mikautadze does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 88' The crowd applauds Quentin Lecoeuche as he leaves the pitch. Yacine El Amri steps in for Valenciennes FC.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Valenciennes FC.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 36
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↓ Kevin N'Doram 75'
- 16
- 19
- 86
- 5
- 8
- 9
- 20
- 25
Bench
-
6
Kevin N'Doram ↑ 75'
- 30
- 22
- 77
- 11
- 24
- 27
Coach
Laszlo Boloni
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 14
- 28
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 24
- 11
- 20
- 21
-
37
Matteo Rabuel ↓ Aeron Zinga 63'
Bench
- 8
-
17
Aymen Boutoutaou ↑ 63'
-
15
Aeron Zinga ↑ 63'
- 27
-
19
Nassim Innocenti ↑ 88'
- 30
-
22
Yacine El Amri ↑ 88'
Coach
Nicolas Rabuel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 1 |
| Ugo Bonnet | 1 |
| Lenny Joseph | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Metz Form
Valenciennes FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 59% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Metz or Draw
84%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
42%
FC Metz or Valenciennes FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.9%
0 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 19% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 26% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.