Thursday , 2 July 2026

Toulouse FC vs FC Metz, Ligue 1 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Ligue 1 · 2023-24
Toulouse FC
3 – 0
Full Time
FC Metz
Sun 1 Oct 2023 · 13:00 UTC Stadium Municipal HT 45' · FT 45'
Niklas Schmidt 31' 1–0
Thijs Dallinga 43' 2–0
Frank Magri 82' 3–0
Rasmus Nicolaisen 13' Y
Gabriel Suazo 63' Y
Vincent Sierro 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Toulouse FC vs FC Metz — Ligue 1 at Stadium Municipal.

Match Details

  • Referee Gael Angoula
  • Assistant 1 Julien Garrigues (France)
  • Assistant 2 Aurelien Drouet

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

4
1
Toulouse FC 5 games · Avg 3.8 goals FC Metz
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-01 Toulouse FC 3–0 FC Metz 2019-09-28 FC Metz 2–2 Toulouse FC

Recent Form

Toulouse FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct FC Metz H 3–0 W
24 Sep Racing Club de Lens A 1–2 L
21 Sep Royale Union Saint-Gilloise A 1–1 D
17 Sep Olympique de Marseille A 0–0 D
03 Sep Clermont Foot 63 H 2–2 D
27 Aug RC Strasbourg Alsace A 0–2 L
FC Metz
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Toulouse FC A 0–3 L
24 Sep RC Strasbourg Alsace H 0–1 L
16 Sep Racing Club de Lens A 1–0 W
03 Sep Stade de Reims H 2–2 D
27 Aug Clermont Foot 63 A 1–0 W
18 Aug Olympique de Marseille H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Toulouse FC FC Metz
#11 Position #2
0 Points 17
0 Played 34
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 3 / 8 / 23
0 Scored 32
0 Conceded 76
+0 GD -44
– PPG 0.50
– Win % 9%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Toulouse FC are 11th (0 pts). FC Metz are 2nd (17 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Toulouse FC host FC Metz — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Toulouse FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' Toulouse FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 13' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Rasmus Nicolaisen.
  • 18' 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 Cristian Casseres Jr. suffering a number of foals already.
  • 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Toulouse FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 28' FC Metz come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 31' Magnificent from Niklas Schmidt! That is 6 goals in 195 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 36' Toulouse FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Metz backline.
  • 41' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 43' Thijs Dallinga does the damage! The net is bulging and Toulouse FC surge ahead!
  • 46' The FC Metz bench stirs into life. Joel Asoro is withdrawn and Ablie Jallow gets his opportunity.
  • 51' Christophe Herelle has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 56' Toulouse FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against FC Metz's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 60' Time for substitution for FC Metz. Kevin N'Doram is replaced by Habib Maiga.
  • 61' Habib Maiga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kevin N'Doram at the 61 minute mark.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Gabriel Suazo argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Frank Magri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Thijs Dallinga on 64 minute.
  • 65' Vincent Sierro gets the nod from Toulouse FC. He replaces Niklas Schmidt and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' Simon Elisor makes way for Oscar Estupinan at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Metz.
  • 74' The Toulouse FC bench stirs into life. Mikkel Desler is withdrawn and Christian Mawissa gets his opportunity.
  • 75' Vincent Sierro is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
  • 80' 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.
  • 81' Cesar Gelabert Pina makes way for Yanis Begraoui at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Toulouse FC.
  • 82' Frank Magri makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and Toulouse FC are in front.
  • 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Carles Martínez might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Toulouse FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carles Martínez

FC Metz Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Laszlo Boloni

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Vincent Sierro 1
Wesley Said 1
Efthymios Koulouris 1
Habib Diallo 1
Ibrahima Niane 1
Niklas Schmidt 1
Thijs Dallinga 1
Frank Magri 1

Head to Head

2023-10-01 Toulouse FC 3–0 FC Metz 2019-09-28 FC Metz 2–2 Toulouse FC

Toulouse FC Form

2023-10-01 Toulouse FC 3–0 FC Metz W 2023-09-24 Racing Club de Lens 2–1 Toulouse FC L 2023-09-21 Royale Union Saint-Gilloise 1–1 Toulouse FC D 2023-09-17 Olympique de Marseille 0–0 Toulouse FC D 2023-09-03 Toulouse FC 2–2 Clermont Foot 63 D 2023-08-27 RC Strasbourg Alsace 2–0 Toulouse FC L

FC Metz Form

2023-10-01 Toulouse FC 3–0 FC Metz L 2023-09-24 FC Metz 0–1 RC Strasbourg Alsace L 2023-09-16 Racing Club de Lens 0–1 FC Metz W 2023-09-03 FC Metz 2–2 Stade de Reims D 2023-08-27 Clermont Foot 63 0–1 FC Metz W 2023-08-18 FC Metz 2–2 Olympique de Marseille D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Toulouse FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.4 FC Metz xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Toulouse FC53% Draw32% FC Metz15%
Actual: Toulouse FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes24% 0% No76%
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 76%
24%
± 1.5 46%
54%
± 2.5 21%
79%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Toulouse FC or Draw
85%
Draw or FC Metz
47%
Toulouse FC or FC Metz
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Toulouse FC32% Draw60% FC Metz8%
Actual: Toulouse FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24%
1 – 0
23.2%
2 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
10.5%
0 – 1
7.2%
2 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
2.3%
1 – 2
1.9%
0 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
1.4%
2 – 2
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Toulouse FC

Handicap Toulouse FC covers Push FC Metz covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 16% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 30% 47%
-0.5 53% — 47%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 9% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Toulouse FC keeps clean sheet
67% ✓
FC Metz keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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