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 7 games · 10 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 | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
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
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
–/2
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 5 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 2 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 1 G |
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' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Saliou Ciss made 367 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 17' A stunning finish from Opa Nguette — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 22' FC Metz is showing some good football. However, FC Metz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' Habib Diallo doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 30' What a strike from Habib Diallo! The score is 3-0.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Metz in their trying to find a way past Valenciennes FC's compact .
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Marvin Gakpa is booked for FC Metz — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Metz side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Frederic Antonetti will be considering his options from the bench.
- 61' Eden Massouema has so much to prove this time. He replaces Johann Ramare on 61 minute.
- 66' That is a Yellow card for Valenciennes FC. Kevin Cabral will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 72' Valenciennes FC ring the changes. Gaetan Robail has done his job and it is now time for Nathael Julan to step up.
- 73' The crowd applauds Opa Nguette as he leaves the pitch. Farid Boulaya steps in for FC Metz.
- 74' Valenciennes FC make a change. Saliou Ciss trudges off to be replaced by Joffrey Cuffaut on 74 minutes.
- 78' Victorien Angban is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ibrahima Niane at the 78 minute mark.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 86' Jonathan Rivierez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Delaine at the 86 minute mark.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Metz to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Opa Nguette | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Georges Mikautadze | 1 |
| Ugo Bonnet | 1 |
| Lenny Joseph | 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.