OGC Nice vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Hicham Zakrani
- Referee Frederic Haquette
- Referee Gael Angoula
- Referee Jeremy Stinat
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint-Germain FC | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | Lille OSC | 10 | 21 |
| 3 | Paris FC | 10 | 20 |
| 4 | Olympique de Marseille | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyonnais | 10 | 17 |
| 6 | OGC Nice | 10 | 17 |
| 7 | AS Monaco FC | 10 | 16 |
| 8 | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | 10 | 16 |
| 9 | Stade Brestois 29 | 10 | 15 |
| 10 | FC Lorient | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Racing Club de Lens | 10 | 13 |
| 12 | Toulouse FC | 10 | 13 |
| 13 | RC Strasbourg Alsace | 10 | 10 |
| 14 | AJ Auxerre | 10 | 10 |
| 15 | Le Mans FC | 10 | 8 |
| 16 | Angers SCO | 10 | 8 |
| 17 | ES Troyes AC | 10 | 8 |
| 18 | Le Havre AC | 10 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | FC Metz | H | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Olympique de Marseille | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Paris Saint-Germain FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | Angers SCO | H | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | AS Monaco FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Jan | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb | OGC Nice | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Feb | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Feb | AS Saint-Étienne | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Montpellier HSC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Stade Brestois 29 | A | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Jan | FC Nantes | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
OGC Nice this season
OGC Nice this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
OGC Nice
0-15
2/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
OGC Nice
| Sepe Elye Wahi | 6 G | 2 A |
| Jonathan Clauss | 3 G | 1 A |
| Mohammed Amoura | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. FC Metz get us underway at Stade de Nice.
- 5' The travelling FC Metz supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' OGC Nice are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
- 15' Magnificent from Boubacar Kouyate! That is 9 goals in 455 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' OGC Nice are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 38' Lamine Gueye does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Metz surge ahead!
- 43' Myziane Maolida is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for OGC Nice tonight.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His OGC Nice side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. OGC Nice and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' Amine Gouiri is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 7 goals this season for the .
- 62' Stanley Nsoki is replacing Hassane Kamara for the OGC Nice side.
- 66' Aaron Leya Iseka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vagner on 66 minute.
- 67' Time for substitution for OGC Nice. Pierre Lees Melou is replaced by Morgan Schneiderlin.
- 72' The home supporters are growing impatient. OGC Nice must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frederic Antonetti might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' OGC Nice have won 383 goals from 452 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Malik Sellouki is booked for OGC Nice — Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — OGC Nice 1-2 FC Metz. Honours even.
Lineups
OGC Nice Lineups
Starting XI
- 25
- 11
- 18
- 40
- 8
- 7
-
13
Hassane Kamara ↓ Stanley Nsoki 62'
- 10
- 24
- 28
-
14
Dan Ndoye ↓ Malik Sellouki 62'
Bench
-
6
Morgan Schneiderlin ↑ 67'
-
2
Stanley Nsoki ↑ 62'
- 30
- 3
- 19
- 27
- 5
- 34
-
33
Malik Sellouki ↑ 62'
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
- 16
- 21
- 19
- 18
- 2
-
27
Vagner ↓ Aaron Leya Iseka 66'
- 23
-
13
Lamine Gueye ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 67'
- 15
Bench
-
24
Aaron Leya Iseka ↑ 66'
- 12
- 17
- 5
- 6
- 30
- 9
- 22
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 67'
Coach
Frederic Antonetti
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Amine Gouiri | 4 |
| Wylan Cyprien | 2 |
| Khephren Thuram-Ulie | 1 |
| Hicham Boudaoui | 1 |
| Evann Guessand | 1 |
| Pierre Lees Melou | 1 |
| Ignatius Ganago | 1 |
| Ibrahima Niane | 1 |
Head to Head
OGC Nice Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
OGC Nice xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
OGC Nice or FC Metz 72% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
OGC Nice or Draw
67%
Draw or FC Metz
62%
OGC Nice or FC Metz
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.5%
0 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — OGC Nice
| Handicap | OGC Nice covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
OGC Nice keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.