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' That's the starting whistle at Stade des Costieres. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Nimes Olympique and FC Metz.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Nimes Olympique is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Lamine Gueye puts FC Metz on the lead.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Nimes Olympique is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' That is a Yellow card for Nimes Olympique. Nolan Roux will be fuming at that decision.
- 44' Matthieu Udol was booked on 44.
- 45' Nimes Olympique receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' Fresh legs for Nimes Olympique! Yassine Benrahou comes on to replace Lamine Fomba.
- 51' Belgium international Aaron Leya Iseka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 57' The referee calls foul for Lamine Gueye. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' Pablo Martinez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Kevin Denkey. He replaces Pablo Martinez on 67 minute.
- 72' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 72.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Papa Ndiaga Yade. He replaces Lamine Gueye on 77 minute.
- 82' Another change for FC Metz made on 82 minute. Farid Boulaya leaves to be changed by Vagner.
- 87' The crowd applauds Opa Nguette as he leaves the pitch. Aaron Leya Iseka steps in for FC Metz.
- 90' Fabien Centonze is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- FC Metz celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 Fomba | 1 |
| Rafiki Said Ahamada | 1 |
| Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly | 1 |
| Habib Diallo | 1 |
| Youssef Maziz | 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.