Ligue 1 Regular Season - 17
Lorient 1 - 1 FT Metz
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
S. Sane (G. Hein) 29'
I. Sane 45'+1
HT
↓ J. Deminguet ↑A. Toure 46'
60' ↓ J. Makengo ↑B. Dieng
60' ↓ S. Soumano ↑M. Bamba
63' M. Bamba
K. Kouao 69'
73' B. Dieng (M. Bamba)
74' ↓ L. Abergel ↑D. Karim
↓ I. Sane ↑J. Asoro 79'
80' B. Dieng
↓ B. Traore ↑B. Stambouli 84'
↓ G. Tsitaishvili ↑M. Bokele Mputu 84'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Bamo Meïté 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Nathaniel Adjei
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Joel Mugisha Mvuka 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Laurent Abergel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Noah Cadiou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Théo Le Bris 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Forwards
Jean-Victor Makengo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Pablo Pagis
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Leaudais
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Izak Akakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba 
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
30
Minutes
7
Rating
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
30
Minutes
7.7
Rating
Daniel Semedo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevan Sanusi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Koffi Kouao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sadibou Sané 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Urie-Michel Mboula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Colin
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Boubacar Traoré
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Malick Mbaye
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Gauthier Hein 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Georgiy Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Forwards
Ibou Sane
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Ousmane Ba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fodé Ballo-Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Terry Yegbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cléo Mélières
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Bokele Mputu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 21/09/2024 | Metz | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 04/02/2024 | Metz | 1 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 26/11/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 3 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 20/04/2022 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 12/12/2021 | Metz | 4 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 16/05/2021 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 04/10/2020 | Metz | 3 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 31/03/2019 | Metz | 2 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 26/10/2018 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir |
Lorient Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +18
P: 17 GD: +22
P: 17 GD: +19
P: 17 GD: +11
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: +2
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 17 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 17 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
VAR Heartbreak as Lorient and Metz Trade Blows
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A high-stakes stalemate at Stade du Moustoir sees Metz fail to climb out of the basement while Lorient’s mid-table drift continues.
Sane Silences the Moustoir
From the opening exchange, the **Stakes** were visible in every crunching challenge as Metz looked to overturn their dismal form. Despite their lowly league position, the visitors controlled the narrative early on, boasting a 90% pass accuracy that frustrated the home support. The **Upset Factor** began to brew in the 29th minute when G. Hein delivered a pinpoint cross that found the rising S. Sane. The defender’s clinical finish was a just reward for a side that dominated 59% of possession in the first half, keeping the hosts at arm's length.
The Substitution Shift
The second half saw Lorient abandon their cautious approach in favor of raw **Intensity**. The match shifted on the introduction of B. Dieng, who provided the spark the Merlus had been desperately lacking. In the 73rd minute, the pressure finally told. A slick combination involving M. Bamba allowed Dieng to fire home, restoring **Balance** to the scoreline. Lorient suddenly looked like a different team, peppering the Metz goal with 15 total shots as they exploited the visitors' fading energy levels.
Technological Intervention
The final ten minutes were a whirlwind of emotion. Dieng appeared to have completed a legendary comeback in the 80th minute, slotting the ball into the net for what seemed to be the winner. However, the silent officials in the VAR room had other ideas, spotting an offside in the buildup that silenced the stadium. Despite Lorient creating 1.36 xG compared to a mere 0.45 for Metz, the visitors’ defensive resilience—anchored by Sané’s standout performance—held firm. The draw leaves Metz rooted in the relegation zone, wondering what might have been if they had turned their possession into more than just two shots on target.
Key Questions
What made Sadibou Sané the Man of the Match?
Sané earned an 8.5 rating by scoring the opening goal and providing elite defensive cover, winning vital duels against Lorient's persistent attack.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Survival Instincts at Stade du Moustoir
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 50/100. A classic Ligue 1 relegation scrap where points and grit will carry far more weight than technical finesse.
The Setup
This early January clash at Stade du Moustoir pits two sides with very different momentum against each other. The Stakes are massive; Lorient enter this match in steady Form, having avoided defeat in their last five outings (DWWDD). Conversely, Metz arrive rock bottom of the table, haunted by a porous defence that has already conceded 37 goals this season. For the visitors, this isn't just a match; it's a fight for their top-flight life.
Key Battle
Without standout Stars dominating the headlines, the tactical Balance will be decided in the transition zones. Lorient's midfield engine room will look to dictate the tempo and exploit the spaces left by a Metz side that often loses shape when under sustained pressure. The battle will be between Lorient’s patient build-up play and Metz’s desperate defensive blocks. If Metz cannot find a way to neutralise Lorient's width, it will be a long afternoon for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Lorient are the clear favourites here, buoyed by home advantage and a significantly more stable defensive record. We expect Lorient to control the ball from the first whistle, eventually breaking down a stubborn but limited Metz side. A clinical 2-0 victory for the hosts is the likely outcome, leaving the visitors further adrift at the foot of the table.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you enjoy the high-stakes drama of a relegation battle.
What's the predicted outcome?
A comfortable 2-0 win for Lorient.
Where are Lorient and Metz in the table?
Lorient sit 12th with 18 points; Metz are bottom (18th) with 11 points.
What is Metz's current form?
Poor, having lost four of their last five matches (LLLLW).
What does this mean for relegation?
A win for Lorient would provide a massive safety cushion, while Metz face total isolation.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.