FC Nantes vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Benoit Millot
- Referee Stephan Luzi
- Referee Aurelien Drouet
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | FC Metz | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | FC Lorient | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | Stade Brestois 29 | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | OGC Nice | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Lille OSC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | FC Nantes | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Nov | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Nov | Nimes Olympique | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Oct | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Angers SCO | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Oct | FC Lorient | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Nantes | FC Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #2 |
| 24 | Points | 17 |
| 34 | Played | 34 |
| 5 / 9 / 20 | W / D / L | 3 / 8 / 23 |
| 29 | Scored | 32 |
| 52 | Conceded | 76 |
| -23 | GD | -44 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 0.50 |
| 15% | Win % | 9% |
Key Stats
20%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
10%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Nantes are 1st (24 pts). FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Metz get us underway at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau.
- 5' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' 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.
- 25' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thomas Delaine is hanging Vincent Pajot on the field on 25 minute.
- 26' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Habib Maiga by Mamadou Fofana on 26 minute.
- 29' A goal from the France international Randal Kolo Muani! He fires home on 29 to make it 1-0!
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Nantes in their trying to find a way past FC Metz's compact .
- 39' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abdoul Kader Bamba, as he is very good at scoring at Stade de la Beaujoire - Louis Fonteneau with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mehdi Abeid.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Fabio argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' What a strike from Aaron Leya Iseka! The score is 1-1.
- 54' Lamine Gueye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' A change in the FC Metz ranks — Aaron Leya Iseka exits the field as Opa Nguette enters on 55.
- 60' The 27-year-old Alban Lafont has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 67' FC Metz ring the changes. Warren Tchimbembe has done his job and it is now time for Vagner to step up.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Mamadou Fofana.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Christian Gourcuff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 77' FC Nantes ring the changes. Marcus Coco has done his job and it is now time for Renaud Emond to step up.
- 82' It’s high time Christian Gourcuff made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Alexandre Oukidja.
- 87' John Boye catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
- 90' The FC Nantes bench stirs into life. Abdoul Kader Bamba is withdrawn and Jean-Kevin Augustin gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Nantes Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Marcus Coco ↓ Renaud Emond 77'
- 10
- 2
- 19
- 3
- 23
- 8
- 21
- 1
- 24
- 32
Bench
- 30
- 7
- 15
-
20
Jean-Kevin Augustin ↑ 90'
- 22
- 12
-
28
Renaud Emond ↑ 77'
- 33
- 5
Coach
Christian Gourcuff
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Aaron Leya Iseka ↓ Opa Nguette 55'
-
12
Warren Tchimbembe ↓ Vagner 67'
- 3
- 10
- 16
- 5
- 21
-
19
Habib Maiga ↓ Mamadou Fofana 26'
-
14
Vincent Pajot ↓ Thomas Delaine 25'
- 2
- 13
Bench
-
17
Thomas Delaine ↑ 25'
-
11
Opa Nguette ↑ 55'
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 26'
- 30
- 9
-
27
Vagner ↑ 67'
- 23
- 22
- 26
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aaron Leya Iseka | 2 |
| Randal Kolo Muani | 2 |
| Farid Boulaya | 1 |
| Ludovic Blas | 1 |
| Moses Simon | 1 |
| Joel Asoro | 1 |
| Kevin Van Den Kerkhof | 1 |
| Simon Elisor | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Nantes Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.92
FC Nantes xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
FC Nantes or FC Metz 74% + Both teams to score 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.45
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
FC Nantes or Draw
69%
Draw or FC Metz
57%
FC Nantes or FC Metz
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
4.2%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Nantes
| Handicap | FC Nantes covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Nantes keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.