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Paris FC vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 2 · 2018-19
Paris FC
2 – 1
Full Time
FC Metz
Sat 22 Sep 2018 · 13:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Julien Lopez Baila 36' R
Y 66' Habib Diallo
Y 90' Stoppila Sunzu

Overview

Match Preview

Paris FC vs FC Metz — Ligue 2 .

Match Details

  • Referee Pierre Gaillouste
  • Referee Bertrand Corcuff
  • Referee Julien Blanchais
  • Referee Emmanuel Caron

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

3
1
4
Paris FC 8 games · Avg 3.5 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-22 Paris FC 2–1 FC Metz

Recent Form

Paris FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep FC Metz H 2–1 W
14 Sep AC Ajaccio A 0–0 D
31 Aug ES Troyes AC H 2–0 W
24 Aug US Orleans Loiret A 0–4 L
17 Aug AS Beziers H 1–0 W
10 Aug Stade Brestois 29 A 1–1 D
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Sep Paris FC A 1–2 L
17 Sep AS Beziers A 3–1 W
01 Sep Racing Club de Lens H 2–0 W
24 Aug ES Troyes AC A 1–0 W
20 Aug AC Ajaccio H 3–1 W
11 Aug Clermont Foot 63 A 3–2 W

Key Stats

88% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% 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' What a night it is going to be! Paris FC welcome FC Metz for this crunch clash at .
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' It’s high time Frederic Antonetti made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 12' Romain Perraud doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 14' Another substitution for FC Metz to replace Opa Nguette by Adama Traore on 14 minute.
  • 19' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Metz that had 434 games and scored 360 goals.
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Julien Lopez Baila on 36.
  • 41' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' What a moment for Frederic Bong! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 46' Brilliant from the ! Habib Diallo makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 46.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at . FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 54' A tactical swap from FC Metz — Marvin Gakpa on, Mamadou Fofana off on 54 minutes.
  • 59' FC Metz started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 59.
  • 60' The supporters are chanting for Adama Sarr. He replaces Yannick Mamilonne on 60 minute.
  • 65' It is a cagey affair so far. Paris FC in their trying to find a way past FC Metz's compact .
  • 66' Poor challenge from Habib Diallo. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 69' Lalaina Nomenjanahary is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dylan Saint-Louis at the 69 minute mark.
  • 73' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Renaud Cohade is replaced by Farid Boulaya.
  • 74' The crowd applauds Edmond Akichi as he leaves the pitch. Rominigue Kouame steps in for Paris FC.
  • 79' Vincent Demarconnay is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Paris FC tonight.
  • 84' Mali international Adama Traore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 89' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mehmed Bazdarevic will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' It’s a booking for FC Metz player. Stoppila Sunzu gets a Yellow card.
  • Full Time. Paris FC beats FC Metz

Lineups

Paris FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mehmed Bazdarevic

FC Metz Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frederic Antonetti

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53 Paris FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Paris FC47% Draw27% FC Metz26%
Actual: Paris FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Paris FC or Draw
74%
Draw or FC Metz
53%
Paris FC or FC Metz
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Paris FC33% Draw47% FC Metz20%
Actual: Paris FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Paris FC

Handicap Paris FC covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Paris FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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