FC Metz vs Valenciennes FC, Ligue 2 2018-19 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)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Lepaysant
- Referee Brice Parinet-Le Tellier
- Referee Michel Dolmadjian
- Referee Joachim Caffe Pierson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | Valenciennes FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | Red Star FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Grenoble Foot 38 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | GFC Ajaccio | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Apr | La Berrichonne de Chateauroux | H | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | AJ Auxerre | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 May | FC Metz | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Chamois Niortais FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | Paris FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | AS Beziers | H | 5–6 | L |
| 12 Apr | Racing Club de Lens | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | ES Troyes AC | H | 0–1 | L |
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 referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. FC Metz is hosting Valenciennes FC for another epic battle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Stoppila Sunzu made 434 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Metz and Valenciennes FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' France international Kevin Cabral has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 17' Opa Nguette adds to his 0 season tally! FC Metz lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 22' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' Habib Diallo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and FC Metz are in front.
- 30' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Habib Diallo makes no mistake. 3-0!
- 35' Tony Mauricio, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' The referee calls foul for Marvin Gakpa. He receives a Yellow card.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Mamadou Fofana is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valenciennes FC tonight.
- 51' It’s high time Frederic Antonetti made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' Eden Massouema is ready to make an impact after coming on for Johann Ramare at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Valenciennes FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 66.
- 71' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Valenciennes FC that had 367 games and scored 259 goals.
- 72' Valenciennes FC make a change. Gaetan Robail trudges off to be replaced by Nathael Julan on 72 minutes.
- 73' Farid Boulaya gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Opa Nguette and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' Time for substitution for Valenciennes FC. Saliou Ciss is replaced by Joffrey Cuffaut.
- 78' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Ibrahima Niane is replaced by Victorien Angban on 78 minute.
- 83' Sikou Niakate is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Metz so far.
- 86' FC Metz ring the changes. Thomas Delaine has done his job and it is now time for Jonathan Rivierez to step up.
- FC Metz celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 17
- 10
- 25
- 24
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Farid Boulaya 73'
- 7
- 16
- 21
- 6
- 13
Bench
- 1
-
28
Jonathan Rivierez ↑ 86'
-
27
Farid Boulaya ↑ 73'
- 31
-
5
Victorien Angban ↑ 78'
- 19
- 23
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
Valenciennes FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 8
- 4
- 13
- 28
-
5
Johann Ramare ↓ Eden Massouema 61'
- 22
-
9
Gaetan Robail ↓ Nathael Julan 72'
- 11
- 26
-
23
Saliou Ciss ↓ Joffrey Cuffaut 74'
Bench
-
15
Nathael Julan ↑ 72'
- 10
-
14
Joffrey Cuffaut ↑ 74'
- 17
-
21
Eden Massouema ↑ 61'
- 1
- 33
Coach
Réginald Ray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 1 |
| Ugo Bonnet | 1 |
| Lenny Joseph | 1 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
FC Metz Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.7
FC Metz xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.62
Valenciennes FC xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
87%
Draw or Valenciennes FC
36%
FC Metz or Valenciennes FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16%
2 – 0
13.8%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
4.9%
4 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
3%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Metz
| Handicap | FC Metz covers | Push | Valenciennes FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 26% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Valenciennes FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.