Sunday , 16 August 2026

Nimes Olympique vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2022-23
Nimes Olympique
1 – 4
Full Time
FC Metz
Tue 10 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Stade des Costieres HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 36' Boubacar Kouyate
Lamine Fomba 45' Y
Y 74' Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly

Overview

Match Preview

Nimes Olympique vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 at Stade des Costieres.

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

1
1
4
Nimes Olympique 6 games · Avg 2.7 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2023-01-10 Nimes Olympique 1–4 FC Metz 2021-05-09 FC Metz 0–3 Nimes Olympique 2020-11-01 Nimes Olympique 0–1 FC Metz 2020-03-07 FC Metz 2–1 Nimes Olympique 2019-11-30 Nimes Olympique 1–1 FC Metz

Recent Form

Nimes Olympique
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan FC Metz H 1–4 L
30 Dec FC Annecy A 0–0 D
26 Dec En Avant Guingamp H 1–2 L
12 Nov Chamois Niortais FC A 1–1 D
05 Nov FC Girondins de Bordeaux H 1–0 W
22 Oct Pau FC A 0–1 L
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Jan Nimes Olympique A 4–1 W
30 Dec Grenoble Foot 38 A 1–0 W
26 Dec Chamois Niortais FC H 0–0 D
12 Nov Paris FC A 4–1 W
07 Nov AS Saint-Étienne H 3–2 W
24 Oct Le Havre AC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
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' In just a few seconds Stade des Costieres will turn into a battlefield for Nimes Olympique and FC Metz.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Arthur Atta has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 25' The 26-year-old Rafiki Said Ahamada has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 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' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Boubacar Kouyate on 36 minutes.
  • 37' Nimes Olympique manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Thibaut Vargas is hanging Ronny Labonne on the field on 37 minute.
  • 42' Habib Maiga, a Ivory Coast , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 45' Lamine Fomba picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 48' A stunning finish from Lenny Joseph — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 53' Nimes Olympique are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 54' Rafiki Said Ahamada adds to his 0 season tally! Nimes Olympique lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 56' Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 56 minutes.
  • 60' Against the run of play, Lenny Joseph has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 61' Lenny Joseph makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and FC Metz are in front.
  • 63' The Nimes Olympique bench stirs into life. Pablo Pagis is withdrawn and Nicolas Benezet gets his opportunity.
  • 64' Scotty Sadzoute is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patrick Burner at the 64 minute mark.
  • 68' The FC Metz manager makes a substitution. Ablie Jallow departs to be replaced by Lamine Gueye.
  • 73' Guinea-Bissau international Fali Cande has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 74' Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 74.
  • 78' Georges Mikautadze has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lenny Joseph on 78 minute.
  • 83' Nimes Olympique ring the changes. Yassine Benrahou has done his job and it is now time for Kelyan Guessoum to step up.
  • 88' FC Metz fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Georges Mikautadze does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
  • 90' FC Metz manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Joseph Nduquidi is hanging Youssef Maziz on the field on 90 minute.
  • FC Metz celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Nimes Olympique Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-01-10 Nimes Olympique 1–4 FC Metz 2021-05-09 FC Metz 0–3 Nimes Olympique 2020-11-01 Nimes Olympique 0–1 FC Metz 2020-03-07 FC Metz 2–1 Nimes Olympique 2019-11-30 Nimes Olympique 1–1 FC Metz

Nimes Olympique Form

2023-01-10 Nimes Olympique 1–4 FC Metz L 2022-12-30 FC Annecy 0–0 Nimes Olympique D 2022-12-26 Nimes Olympique 1–2 En Avant Guingamp L 2022-11-12 Chamois Niortais FC 1–1 Nimes Olympique D 2022-11-05 Nimes Olympique 1–0 FC Girondins de Bordeaux W 2022-10-22 Pau FC 1–0 Nimes Olympique L

FC Metz Form

2023-01-10 Nimes Olympique 1–4 FC Metz W 2022-12-30 Grenoble Foot 38 0–1 FC Metz W 2022-12-26 FC Metz 0–0 Chamois Niortais FC D 2022-11-12 Paris FC 1–4 FC Metz W 2022-11-07 FC Metz 3–2 AS Saint-Étienne W 2022-10-24 Le Havre AC 2–0 FC Metz L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.19 Nimes Olympique xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nimes Olympique28% Draw27% FC Metz45%
Actual: FC Metz win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Nimes Olympique or Draw
55%
Draw or FC Metz
72%
Nimes Olympique or FC Metz
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nimes Olympique21% Draw45% FC Metz34%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
12.5%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Nimes Olympique

Handicap Nimes Olympique covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 22% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Nimes Olympique keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.