Nimes Olympique vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Nimes Olympique vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stade des Costieres.
- Nimes Olympique 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Amaury Delerue
- Referee Bertrand Jouannaud
- Referee Philippe Jeanne
- Referee Floris Aubin
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Nov | FC Metz | H | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Oct | FC Girondins de Bordeaux | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Oct | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 04 Oct | Montpellier HSC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Sep | Racing Club de Lens | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Olympique Lyonnais | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 Sep | Olympique de Marseille | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Sep | Stade de Reims | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: FC Metz gets underway.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Nimes Olympique are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 15' What a strike from Lamine Gueye! The score is 0-1.
- 20' Lucas Deaux has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' 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.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Nimes Olympique player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' A moment of madness from Matthieu Udol on 44 minutes earns him a Red card. FC Metz will be frustrated.
- 45' A moment of madness from Lamine Fomba on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Nimes Olympique will be frustrated.
- 46' Yassine Benrahou is replacing Lamine Fomba for the Nimes Olympique side.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nimes Olympique and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' FC Metz player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' Pablo Martinez catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
- 67' Time for substitution for Nimes Olympique. Pablo Martinez is replaced by Kevin Denkey.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Nimes Olympique side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Lamine Gueye is withdrawn and Papa Ndiaga Yade gets his opportunity.
- 82' Vagner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Farid Boulaya on 82 minute.
- 87' Opa Nguette makes way for Aaron Leya Iseka at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
- 90' Poor challenge from Fabien Centonze. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Nimes Olympique.
Lineups
Nimes Olympique Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 30
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 21
- 26
- 23
- 20
- 12
- 28
Bench
- 15
- 29
- 17
- 22
- 27
- 16
- 11
- 33
- 13
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
-
10
Farid Boulaya ↓ Vagner 82'
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Aaron Leya Iseka 87'
- 16
- 5
- 19
- 18
- 2
- 23
-
13
Lamine Gueye ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 77'
Bench
-
24
Aaron Leya Iseka ↑ 87'
-
17
Thomas Delaine ↑ 46'
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 46'
- 25
- 30
-
27
Vagner ↑ 82'
- 22
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 77'
- 15
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 3 |
| Lenny Joseph | 3 |
| Renaud Ripart | 2 |
| Lamine Gueye | 1 |
| Zinedine Ferhat | 1 |
| Lamine Fomba | 1 |
| Rafiki Said Ahamada | 1 |
| Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly | 1 |
Head to Head
Nimes Olympique Form
2020-11-01
Nimes Olympique
0–1
FC Metz
L
2020-10-25
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
2–0
Nimes Olympique
L
2020-10-16
Nimes Olympique
0–4
Paris Saint-Germain FC
L
2020-10-04
Montpellier HSC
0–1
Nimes Olympique
W
2020-09-27
Nimes Olympique
1–1
Racing Club de Lens
D
2020-09-18
Olympique Lyonnais
0–0
Nimes Olympique
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.91
Nimes Olympique xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
FC Metz or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Nimes Olympique or Draw
57%
Draw or FC Metz
74%
Nimes Olympique or FC Metz
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
8.1%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Nimes Olympique
| Handicap | Nimes Olympique covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.