Ligue 1 Gameweek 1
Metz 0 - 1 FT Strasbourg
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
40
⚖️ Balance
20
🏆 Stakes
78
🎲 Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Mamadou Sarr 31'
HT
Abdoul Ouattara 49'
↓ A. Ouattara ↑D. Bakwa 55'
59' ↓ B. Madjo ↑I. Gueye
61' Jessy Deminguet
67' Koffi Kouao
↓ S. El Mourabet ↑S. Nanasi 72'
73' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑I. Sane
73' ↓ J. Deminguet ↑A. Toure
↓ S. Amo-Ameyaw ↑K. Paez 80'
84' ↓ K. Kouao ↑M. Colin
84' ↓ B. Traore ↑J. Nduquidi
J. Panichelli (D. Bakwa) 86'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Koffi Kouao 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Sadibou Sané 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urie-Michel Mboula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Boubacar Traoré
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Benjamin Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Forwards
Brian Djomeni Madjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Pape Mamadou Sy 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maxime Colin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kévin Van Den Kerkhof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Nfinigui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Bokele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibou Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Mike Penders
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Junior Mwanga 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
88
Passes
10
Duels
Lucas Høgsberg
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
89
Passes
3
Duels
Mamadou Sarr
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
Abdoul Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Midfielders
Félix Lemaréchal
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Samir El Mourabet
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
62
Passes
11
Duels
Valentín Barco
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
65
Passes
19
Duels
Forwards
Emanuel Emegha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joaquín Panichelli 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Karl-Johan Johnsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ishé Samuels-Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduard Sobol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxi Oyedele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rabby Nzingoula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kendry Páez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sékou Mara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dilane Bakwa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
35
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2025 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 05/12/2024 | Strasbourg | 2 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 09/24/2023 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 01/09/2022 | Metz | 0 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 09/17/2021 | Strasbourg | 3 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade de la Meinau |
| 02/14/2021 | Metz | 1 - 2 | Strasbourg | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
08/17/2025
05/12/2024
09/24/2023
01/09/2022
09/17/2021
02/14/2021
Metz Win
Strasbourg Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Metz
Strasbourg
Metz
Strasbourg
Panichelli's Late Strike Seals Strasbourg's Derby Victory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. The Derby de l'Est delivered its verdict in the 86th minute—Strasbourg snatched three points from Metz at Saint-Symphorien, announcing their title ambitions with surgical precision.
Strasbourg's Intensity Suffocates Metz
From the opening whistle, Strasbourg imposed complete Balance. With 62% possession and a barrage of 9 shots to Metz's 2, the visitors transformed the pitch into a siege. Junior Mwanga and Mamadou Sarr forged an impenetrable defensive wall, strangling Metz's attacking ambitions before they could materialise. The home side managed zero shots on target—a damning indictment of their toothlessness.
Bakwa's Impact, Panichelli's Finish
The match's turning point came via the bench. D. Bakwa, introduced at the 55-minute mark, injected attacking urgency Strasbourg needed. In the 86th minute, his incisive cross found J. Panichelli, who broke the deadlock with a composed finish. One moment—that's all it took to shatter Metz's 85-minute resistance and claim the Stakes.
Dominance Rewarded at Last
Strasbourg's control was total: 89% pass accuracy, 0.62 xG versus Metz's 0.30, and Lucas Høgsberg's defence conceding nothing of substance. Metz leaves with zero points, zero goals, and a harsh lesson. Strasbourg departs with three points, a clean sheet, and the swagger of a team that announced itself on day one.
Key Questions
Why was Panichelli's goal so decisive?
At 86 minutes, Strasbourg finally converted their overwhelming dominance. Bakwa's assist and Panichelli's finish ended Metz's resistance.
Did Bakwa truly change the game?
Absolutely. Introduced at 55 minutes, the substitute added attacking thrust and delivered the decisive assist within 31 minutes.
Did derby intensity compromise technical quality?
No. Strasbourg maintained 89% pass accuracy. The regional rivalry didn't dilute their technical dominance whatsoever.
What is the Derby de l'Est?
The Derby de l'Est is the rivalry between Metz and Strasbourg, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Regional Grudge Match Ignites the East
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. This isn't just a quest for three points; it is a battle for local dominance that could define the psychological trajectory for both clubs this season.
The Setup
The Derby de l'Est arrives at Stade Saint-Symphorien with both clubs desperate to fix their inconsistent Form. Metz, currently languishing in 17th, has shown flashes of resilience recently with three wins in five games. Meanwhile, Strasbourg sits in 8th but travels across the region on the back of a worrying slump. The Stakes are amplified by the regional rivalry, making this more than a standard league fixture; it is a fight for bragging rights in a high-pressure atmosphere.
Key Battle
The tactical Balance of the match will likely be decided by how the Metz midfield handles the individual quality of the visiting Stars. Without a designated marquee player in the home squad, the collective defensive unit of Metz must neutralize the creative influence of D. Bakwa. Strasbourg's ability to transition quickly will face a stern test against a Metz side that typically prioritizes a compact low block in major derbies.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, physical encounter where the referee will be the busiest person on the pitch. Metz will likely rely on their home crowd and set-piece efficiency to grab a lead, but Strasbourg's superior depth should allow them to claw back into the game. We anticipate a hard-fought 1-1 draw, as the fear of losing the derby often outweighs the ambition to win it during the opening exchanges of the season.