Paris FC vs FC Metz, Ligue 2 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Mickael Leleu
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AS Saint-Étienne | 7 | 16 |
| 2 | Red Star FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stade de Reims | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Montpellier HSC | 7 | 12 |
| 5 | FC Metz | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | AS Nancy-Lorraine | 7 | 10 |
| 7 | FC Annecy | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | FC Sochaux-Montbéliard | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | 7 | 9 |
| 10 | Pau FC | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | USL Dunkerque | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | En Avant Guingamp | 7 | 8 |
| 13 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | Rodez Aveyron Football | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | FC Nantes | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot 63 | 7 | 6 |
| 17 | US Boulogne Côte d'Opale | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | FC Metz | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Aug | Clermont Foot 63 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Aug | USL Dunkerque | H | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Aug | SM Caen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 May | SC Bastia | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 May | En Avant Guingamp | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Paris FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Stade Lavallois Mayenne FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | Rodez Aveyron Football | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Aug | SC Bastia | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 May | Paris Saint-Germain FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 May | RC Strasbourg Alsace | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
88%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
FC Metz this season
FC Metz this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Metz
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
3/3
61-75
–/2
76+
3/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Metz
| Pape Fall | 5 G | |
| Jessy Deminguet | 2 G | 2 A |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stade Sebastien Charlety!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Paris FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Simon Elisor suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Against the run of play, Cheikh Sabaly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 18' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 18 minutes.
- 23' It’s high time Stéphane Gilli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Magnificent from Matthieu Udol! That is 14 goals in 438 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' Jessy Deminguet catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 30.
- 31' What a strike from Nouha Dicko! The score is 1-2.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Paris FC and FC Metz are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sadibou Sane on 38 minutes.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' A quiet spell here at Stade Sebastien Charlety. FC Metz seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Jean-Philippe Krasso. He replaces Nouha Dicko on 65 minute.
- 70' The 25-year-old Mathys Tourraine has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 71' Controversy at the stadium! Matthieu Udol argues furiously but the card stands.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Mathys Tourraine.
- 78' Simon Elisor gets the nod from FC Metz. He replaces Ablie Jallow and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Paris FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Julien Lopez Baila is hanging Ilan Kebbal on the field on 82 minute.
- 87' 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.
- 88' A tactical swap from Paris FC — Pierre-Yves Hamel on, Vincent Marchetti off on 88 minutes.
- 90' The crowd applauds Gauthier Hein as he leaves the pitch. Alpha Toure steps in for FC Metz.
- Full Time. FC Metz beats Paris FC
Lineups
Paris FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 15
- 7
- 4
-
2
Tuomas Ollila ↓ Jules Gaudin 82'
- 16
- 10
- 5
-
8
Lohann Doucet ↓ Maxime Lopez 65'
- 39
- 17
Bench
-
20
Julien Lopez Baila ↑ 82'
-
21
Maxime Lopez ↑ 65'
-
29
Pierre-Yves Hamel ↑ 88'
- 1
-
11
Jean-Philippe Krasso ↑ 65'
-
27
Jules Gaudin ↑ 82'
- 6
Coach
Stéphane Gilli
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
7
Gauthier Hein ↓ Alpha Toure 90'
- 3
-
36
Ablie Jallow ↓ Simon Elisor 78'
- 16
- 8
- 39
-
10
Pape Diallo ↓ Joel Asoro 78'
- 6
- 38
-
14
Cheikh Sabaly ↓ Maxime Colin 90'
Bench
-
99
Joel Asoro ↑ 78'
-
2
Maxime Colin ↑ 90'
-
31
Simon Elisor ↑ 78'
- 15
- 9
- 61
-
12
Alpha Toure ↑ 90'
Coach
Stephane Le Mignan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | 4 |
| Habib Diallo | 3 |
| Morgan Guilavogui | 3 |
| Pape Diallo | 2 |
| Idrissa Gueye | 1 |
| Lamine Gueye | 1 |
| Alimami Gory | 1 |
| Frederic Bong | 1 |
Head to Head
Paris FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Paris FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Paris FC or FC Metz 72% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Paris FC or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Metz
66%
Paris FC or FC Metz
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Paris FC
| Handicap | Paris FC covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 20% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Paris FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

