Ligue 1 Regular Season - 12
Metz 2 - 1 FT Nice
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Antoine Mendy 21'
Hicham Boudaoui 33'
M. Cho (C. Vanhoutte) 35'
HT
↓ A. Abdi ↑M. Bard 46'
51' Habib Diallo
Abdulay Juma Bah 52'
53' G. Hein
↓ Kevin ↑J. Boga 71'
77' ↓ J. Deminguet ↑B. Traore
77' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑I. Sane
↓ S. Diop ↑M. Sanson 79'
↓ M. Cho ↑T. Moffi 79'
84' H. Diallo (J. Gbamin)
↓ A. Mendy ↑T. Gouveia 86'
87' Gauthier Hein
88' ↓ H. Diallo ↑J. Asoro
Terem Moffi 89'
Melvin Bard 90'+2
90'+3 ↓ G. Hein ↑C. Melieres
90'+3 ↓ A. Toure ↑B. Stambouli
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Metz
Goalkeepers
J. Fischer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Toure 
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
J. Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
C. Sabaly 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
G. Hein 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
G. Tsitaishvili 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
H. Diallo 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
O. Ba 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. Melieres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bokele Mputu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nice
Goalkeepers
Y. Diouf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
J. Clauss 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
H. Boudaoui
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
C. Vanhoutte
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
A. Abdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
M. Dupe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Bard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Abdul Samed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Louchet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sanson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Gouveia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Boga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Moffi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/01/2024 | Nice | 1 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 07/10/2023 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 23/01/2022 | Metz | 0 - 2 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 27/11/2021 | Nice | 0 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 21/02/2021 | Nice | 1 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 09/01/2021 | Metz | 1 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 07/12/2019 | Nice | 4 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Allianz Riviera |
| 27/01/2018 | Metz | 2 - 1 | Nice | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Metz Win
Nice Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +3
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -5
P: 12 GD: -15
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -12
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
Saint-Symphorien Erupts: Metz Stuns Nice in VAR Nightmare
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A local grudge match transformed into final-day theatre, where referee decisions proved as decisive as goals, and Metz proved that even relegation-form teams can inflict humiliation on European hopefuls.
Chaos at the Cathedral
From the opening whistle, intensity obliterated tactical discipline. Nice struck first: M. Cho, set up by C. Vanhoutte, opened the scoring in the 35th minute, seemingly placing the Aiglons on the path to victory. But at Saint-Symphorien, nothing stays settled. Three lead changes across 90 minutes transformed this contest into an emotional rollercoaster—each side believing they'd secured victory only to watch it crumble.
VAR Steals the Spotlight
At 51 minutes, the turning point arrived: VAR confirmed a penalty for Metz after review. Two minutes later, Gauthier Hein converted from the spot, restoring balance at 1-1. But the real heartbreak awaited Nice at 89 minutes when VAR overturned a penalty decision—a reversal that sealed the Aiglons' fate. In between, at 84 minutes, Habib Diallo, assisted by J. Gbamin, had already delivered Metz's winning goal. Two VAR interventions, two opposite verdicts: one confirming, one erasing. The stakes became entirely about the officials.
The Underdogs Strike Back
Metz, 14th with 11 points, faced Nice, 9th with 17 points. On paper, a relegation-form side against a European challenger. But the upset was always inevitable: with a 14% probability gap favouring Nice, the Lorraine side delivered an absolute surprise. Jonathan Clauss attempted damage control for Nice with three key passes, but couldn't overcome Diallo's ruthlessness (1 goal, 1 key pass) and Hein's clinical finishing (1 goal). Saint-Symphorien roared like never before: three lead changes, a remarkable comeback, and VAR decisions that will haunt Nice for seasons to come.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR confirmed a penalty for Metz (51'), allowing Hein to equalise, then overturned a Nice penalty (89'), sealing their defeat. Two calls, two opposite destinies.
How did Metz complete their comeback from behind?
After equalising via penalty (53'), Diallo scored the winner at 84' assisted by Gbamin, transforming a deficit into victory in 49 minutes of explosive football.
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 Scramble at the Stade Saint-Symphorien
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A bottom-half clash where the fear of defeat is likely to stifle any creative spark.
The Setup
The Stakes are purely about survival for Metz this mid-November, as they sit precariously in 17th place. Their Form at the Stade Saint-Symphorien has been dire, managing just one win in five attempts. For Nice, the season has stalled into mid-table mediocrity. Despite having some individual Stars, their tactical Balance has been non-existent during a recent run of four consecutive defeats.
Key Battle
The duel of the keepers defines this matchup. Yehvann Diouf has been a busy man for the visitors, racking up 26 saves, while Jonathan Fischer has kept Metz competitive with 17 stops. If Metz can maintain their low block, the game will turn into a frustrating evening for a Nice side that often struggles to break down disciplined defenses despite the creative efforts of Jonathan Clauss.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, low-quality affair with few clear-cut chances. Metz lack the firepower to punish Nice, while the visitors are currently too fragile to dominate. A single moment of quality, likely from a set-piece or a defensive error, will decide it. We expect a narrow away win in a match that most neutrals will find easy to ignore. Final score: 0-1.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Probably not. Low offensive quality and poor form from both sides suggest a forgettable encounter.
What's the predicted outcome?
A narrow 0-1 victory for Nice, who hold a 44% win probability.
Where are Metz and Nice in the league table?
Metz are 17th with 11 points; Nice are 11th with 17 points.
What is Nice's current form?
They have lost four of their last five matches (LLLLW).
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Sofiane Diop (Nice) is the standout with 5 goals and 1 assist in 4 matches (7.5 rating).
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.