Stade de Reims vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Stade de Reims vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stade Auguste-Delaune II.
- Stade de Reims 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Metz 34 games · 17 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicolas Rainville
- Referee Pignard Jeremie
- Referee Francois Boudikian
- Referee Antoine Valnet
- Referee Erwan Finjean
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | FC Metz | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Jan | Amiens SC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Nimes Olympique | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Dec | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Dec | Toulouse FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | AS Saint-Étienne | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan | Stade de Reims | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | RC Strasbourg Alsace | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Dijon Football Cote d'Or | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Olympique de Marseille | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | OGC Nice | A | 1–4 | L |
| 04 Dec | Stade Rennais FC 1901 | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Stade de Reims to score. At the same time, FC Metz does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 3' What a strike from Habib Diallo! The score is 0-1.
- 8' The 30-year-old Predrag Rajkovic has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. David Guion will be considering his options from the bench.
- 18' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Metz needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 23' FC Metz have won 360 goals from 434 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 28' Tasos Donis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 33' Over 33 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' 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.
- 39' Moussa Doumbia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Metz is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' The whistle greets Tristan Dingome as he departs to be replaced by Timothee Nkada.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Habib Maiga.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stade de Reims and FC Metz are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Another change for Stade de Reims made on 71 minute. Dereck Kutesa leaves to be changed by Suk Hyunjun.
- 76' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' It is a substitution in FC Metz team. Ibrahima Niane is replaced by Mamadou Fofana on 77 minute.
- 82' FC Metz are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' FC Metz is showing some good football. However, FC Metz are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' The crowd applauds Opa Nguette as he leaves the pitch. Papa Ndiaga Yade steps in for FC Metz.
- It finishes all square. Stade de Reims and FC Metz share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Stade de Reims Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 32
- 4
- 3
- 25
-
9
Tasos Donis ↓ Hassane Kamara 57'
- 1
-
8
Dereck Kutesa ↓ Suk Hyunjun 71'
- 20
Bench
- 16
-
13
Hassane Kamara ↑ 57'
-
10
Suk Hyunjun ↑ 71'
- 29
-
19
Timothee Nkada ↑ 57'
- 23
- 33
Coach
David Guion
FC Metz Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 20
- 3
-
11
Opa Nguette ↓ Papa Ndiaga Yade 90'
-
7
Ibrahima Niane ↓ Mamadou Fofana 77'
- 16
- 21
- 19
- 14
- 18
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 17
- 10
- 5
-
6
Mamadou Fofana ↑ 77'
- 23
-
26
Papa Ndiaga Yade ↑ 90'
Coach
Vincent Hognon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ibrahima Niane | 3 |
| Marshall Munetsi | 2 |
| Oumar Diakite | 2 |
| Ilan Kebbal | 1 |
| Habib Maiga | 1 |
| Teddy Teuma | 1 |
| Ablie Jallow | 1 |
| Axel Disasi | 1 |
Stade de Reims Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Stade de Reims xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
FC Metz xG
I would bet for:
Stade de Reims or FC Metz 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Stade de Reims or Draw
67%
Draw or FC Metz
64%
Stade de Reims or FC Metz
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Metz win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6.1%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Stade de Reims
| Handicap | Stade de Reims covers | Push | FC Metz covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Stade de Reims keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

