Ligue 1 Regular Season - 33
Metz 0 - 4 FT Lorient
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
9' S. Sane
A. Faye 15'
23' G. Tsitaishvili
J. Makengo (A. Kouassi) 24'
40' ↓ N. Mbala ↑G. Abuashvili
J. Makengo 42'
HT
↓ D. Karim ↑P. Pagis 62'
↓ A. Faye ↑I. Toure 62'
64' ↓ G. Kvilitaia ↑H. Diallo
65' ↓ K. Kouao ↑B. Stambouli
↓ A. Tosin ↑B. Dieng 74'
↓ J. Makengo ↑A. Avom 74'
76' ↓ J. Gbamin ↑B. Munongo
B. Dieng (P. Pagis) 84'
↓ P. Katseris ↑Igor Silva 90'+5
A. Avom (P. Pagis) 90'+7
N. Cadiou 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Metz
Goalkeepers
Pape Sy 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Koffi Kouao 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Sadibou Sané 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
Terry Yegbe 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Bouna Sarr
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Nathan Mbala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
40
Entry
Gauthier Hein
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Giorgi Kvilitaia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Jonathan Fischer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxime Colin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urie-Michel Mboula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fodé Ballo-Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Believe Munongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Habibou Diallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lorient
Goalkeepers
Yvon Mvogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nathaniel Adjei 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Montassar Talbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoulaye Faye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Midfielders
Panos Katseris 
NPC
95
Minutes
95
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Noah Cadiou 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Laurent Abergel
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Arsène Kouassi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Jean Victor Makengo 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Karim Dermane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Aiyegun Tosin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Bingourou Kamara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Isaac Monnier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Souleymane Isaak Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Avom Ebong
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Sambou Soumano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Bamba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Pagis 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Ahmadou Bamba Dieng 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/04/2026 | Lorient | 1 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir |
| 01/11/2025 | Lorient | 0 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 09/21/2024 | Metz | 1 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 02/04/2024 | Metz | 1 - 2 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 11/26/2023 | Lorient | 2 - 3 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat |
| 04/20/2022 | Lorient | 1 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 12/12/2021 | Metz | 4 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 05/16/2021 | Lorient | 2 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir |
| 10/04/2020 | Metz | 3 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 03/31/2019 | Metz | 2 - 1 | Lorient | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Metz Win
Lorient Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +46
P: 33 GD: +27
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +17
P: 33 GD: +11
P: 33 GD: +16
P: 33 GD: +7
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: -4
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -19
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -44
19 Rodez 4 pts
P: 2 GD: +1
League Standings
P: 34 GD: +47
P: 34 GD: +31
P: 34 GD: +16
P: 34 GD: +13
P: 34 GD: +19
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: +9
P: 34 GD: +8
P: 34 GD: -2
P: 33 GD: +1
P: 34 GD: -5
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -13
P: 34 GD: -20
P: 34 GD: -11
P: 34 GD: -23
P: 33 GD: -23
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Lorient's Late Goal Flurry Decimates Metz at Stade Saint-Symphorien
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. This merciless four-goal thrashing laid bare the fatal flaws of a Metz squad seemingly doomed to the drop.
The Opening Act
The Stakes could not have been higher for a Metz side fighting desperately for their top-flight survival in a grim relegation battle. The hosts edged possession (54%) in the early exchanges, attempting to dictate the tempo on home soil with structured build-up play. However, Lorient proved immediately lethal on the counter-attack, exposing massive gaps. In the 24th minute, J. Makengo silenced the stadium, slotting home a precision pass from A. Kouassi to open the scoring. Despite Metz applying set-piece pressure with numerous corners, their blunt attack failed to truly test Lorient’s defensive block. When called upon, goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo stood tall with crucial saves, ensuring the visitors retained their narrow but vital advantage heading into the dressing room.
The Pivot
The tactical Balance of the match completely shattered in the second half when Lorient decisively turned to their bench. As Metz desperately pushed bodies forward looking for a lifeline, the visitors ruthlessly exploited the gaping spaces left behind. The physical Intensity spiked dramatically with the strategic introduction of P. Pagis and B. Dieng. Their combined impact was devastating and immediate. In the 84th minute, Pagis brilliantly unpicked the weary defence to find Dieng, who clinically fired past the keeper. This super-sub connection completely broke the hosts' resolve, turning a tight, nervous affair into a sudden rout as the home players' heads dropped entirely. Lorient's ability to maintain high defensive standards while refreshing their frontline showcased a masterclass in game management, leaving Metz entirely demoralised.
Resolution
What followed was a complete capitulation by the home side. The final moments turned into a brutal shooting gallery for the visitors. A. Avom added a third deep into stoppage time, once again assisted by the majestic Pagis, before N. Cadiou immediately piled on further misery in the 98th minute. This staggering flurry of three late goals in just six chaotic minutes secured a resounding 4-0 away victory. For Lorient, it was a ruthless display of offensive efficiency that solidified their mid-table comfort and highlighted their squad depth. For Metz, stranded at the absolute bottom of the table on just 16 points, it was the definitive sound of the relegation trapdoor swinging permanently wide open.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Metz's season?
Stranded in 18th place with just 16 points, this crushing home defeat all but confirms their impending relegation from Ligue 1.
How did substitute Jean Victor Makengo change the game?
Though starting rather than substituting, Makengo fundamentally shifted the momentum by scoring a clinical 24th-minute opener, instantly shattering Metz's fragile early confidence.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Last Chance Saloon for Desperate Metz
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. Metz's top-flight status is hanging by a thread, guaranteeing a chaotic clash driven entirely by home desperation.
The Setup
The bleak reality of a relegation battle descends upon Stade Saint-Symphorien as Metz host Lorient. The hosts sit dead last with a mere 16 points, staring directly into the abyss of Ligue 2. The Stakes could not be higher for the home side, though the mid-table visitors arrive with little left to play for. Metz's record at their own ground makes for grim reading; a historically low Form rating highlights their massive struggles, having managed just two home wins all season. Meanwhile, the Balance of the tie leans towards Lorient, who sit comfortably in ninth place despite their own recent patchy results. Lorient's superior squad depth and lack of pressure might just give them the psychological edge, even if the Stars on display are unlikely to steal the global headlines.
Key Battle
Gauthier Hein has been a rare bright spark for Metz, taking on the heavy burden of unlocking rival defences. He goes head-to-head with Lorient's Pablo Pagis, who has been quietly pulling the strings in the attacking third and stands ready to exploit any defensive gaps the hosts leave behind.
Our Prediction
Lorient to win 2-0. Metz must throw caution to the wind to survive, which will inevitably leave vast expanses of space behind their backline. Expect Lorient to absorb the frantic early pressure before ruthlessly picking the hosts apart on the counter-attack.