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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) 22'
44' Ilan Kebbal
45' I. Kebbal
Sadibou Sané 45'+1
HT
52' I. Kebbal (M. Simon)
B. Traore (G. Tsitaishvili) 54'
↓ G. Tsitaishvili ↑M. Bokele Mputu 62'
↓ G. Abuashvili ↑I. Sane 62'
66' ↓ A. Camara ↑P. Lees-Melou
66' ↓ W. Geubbels ↑J. Krasso
67' M. Simon (M. Lopez)
69' Otávio
77' ↓ T. De Smet ↑N. Sangui
↓ T. Yegbe ↑A. Toure 77'
Sadibou Sané 80'
90' ↓ M. Simon ↑N. Dicko
↓ B. Traore ↑J. Deminguet 90'
90' ↓ V. Marchetti ↑M. Cafaro
↓ I. Gueye ↑B. Madjo 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris FC
Goalkeepers
Kevin Trapp 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Samir Chergui 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Mamadou Mbow
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Otávio
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Thibault De Smet
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Maxime Lopez 
ARCHITECT
8
Key Passes
8
Key Passes
1
Assists
72%
Pass Acc
Vincent Marchetti 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Adama Camara
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Ilan Kebbal 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.6
Rating
Willem Geubbels 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Moses Simon 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Rémy Riou 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nhoa Sangui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothée Kolodziejczak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Cafaro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lohann Doucet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pierre Lees-Melou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julien López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Philippe Krasso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nouha Dicko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Koffi Kouao
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Sadibou Sané 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
69%
Pass Acc
Terry Yegbe
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Benjamin Stambouli
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Boubacar Traoré 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Giorgi Tsitaishvili 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Gauthier Hein
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Giorgi Abuashvili
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
I. Gueye 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
6%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Pape Mamadou Sy
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Cleo Melieres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maxime Colin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Nfinigui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Touré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Bokele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brian Djomeni Madjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibou Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/31/2025 | Paris FC | 3 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Jean Bouin |
| 01/18/2025 | Metz | 3 - 1 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 09/14/2024 | Paris FC | 1 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade Charléty |
| 04/29/2023 | Metz | 1 - 1 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 11/12/2022 | Paris FC | 1 - 4 | Metz | Ligue 2 | Stade Charléty |
| 02/22/2019 | Metz | 2 - 0 | Paris FC | Ligue 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Paris FC Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Kebbal's Masterclass Rescues Paris in Five-Goal Frenzy
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. At Stade Jean Bouin, Paris FC clawed past Metz 3-2 in a relegation-battle thriller where Ilan Kebbal's clinical finishing and relentless Intensity transformed desperation into deliverance.
Chaos Reigns: Lead Changes Define the Afternoon
The Balance swung five times across 90 minutes at this struggling pair's collision. Sadibou Sané handed Metz an early advantage in the 22nd minute, but VAR controversy at the 44th—a penalty confirmed against Metz—shifted momentum. Kebbal converted from the spot in the 45th, level at half-time. Then came the knockout punch: a nine-minute blitz (52nd-54th) where Kebbal doubled his tally, B. Traore pulled one back, and Moses Simon sealed it at the 67th. Sané's 80th-minute red card buried Metz's Stakes—three straight losses now haunting them.
The Data Story: Dominance in the Numbers
Paris fired 24 shots (9 on target) to Metz's 14 (2 on target). Jonathan Fischer's six saves proved futile against Paris's xG advantage of 3.21 to 1.84. Possession favored Paris 51-49%, but the gulf in clinical finishing was stark: Kebbal's 9.6 rating—fuelled by two goals and three key passes—embodied Paris's superiority. Simon's goal-and-assist performance (8.5 rating) provided the supporting cast. Despite Metz's 88% pass accuracy, they lacked the cutting edge; Paris's desperation transformed into precision when it mattered most.
The Turning Point
The 52nd-minute goal flurry was the match's skeleton key. Kebbal's second, followed by Traore's response and Simon's clincher, compressed the contest into an emotional rollercoaster. Sané's ejection at 80 minutes—a foul too far—confirmed Paris's escape from the abyss. Both teams sit in the relegation zone, but Paris's three points offer oxygen; Metz's winless start deepens the crisis.
Key Questions
How did Sadibou Sané's red card shift the match?
The 80th-minute dismissal dismantled Metz's defensive structure. Down to ten men, they couldn't stem Paris's attacks—a numerical advantage that sealed the verdict.
What made Ilan Kebbal the standout performer?
His brace (penalty plus open-play finish) and three key passes earned a 9.6 rating. Kebbal was everywhere—clinical, decisive, unstoppable.
What triggered this five-goal thriller?
Three goals in nine minutes (45th-54th) fractured Metz. Paris's xG edge (3.21 vs 1.84) and 9 shots on target proved clinical finishing wins matches.
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.
Early Season Desperation at Stade Jean Bouin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. This encounter is defined by the necessity of points over the quality of play as two struggling sides collide.
The Setup
On August 31, 2025, Paris FC and Metz meet at Stade Jean Bouin for what is already being described as a six-pointer. Sitting in 13th and 17th place respectively, both clubs are desperate to escape the gravitational pull of the bottom three. The Stakes are high; for Metz, a loss could see them adrift, while Paris FC need to transform their inconsistent Form into a sustained run. The tactical Balance of the match favors the hosts, but the psychological pressure of a relegation battle often levels the playing field.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by the creative ingenuity of the Paris FC midfield against a rigid Metz defensive unit. With Stars like Ilan Kebbal and Moses Simon providing the width and flair, the home side has the tools to dismantle a deep block. Metz must rely on their defensive cohesion and physical presence to frustrate these creative outlets, hoping to snatch something on the counter-attack against a Paris FC defense that has shown vulnerabilities this season.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening where neither side wants to commit too many bodies forward. However, the individual quality of the Paris FC attack should eventually prevail. Kebbal is in a rich vein of form and his ability to unlock defenses will be the deciding factor. While Metz’s recent three wins in five games show grit, their overall defensive record suggests they will struggle to keep a clean sheet. We predict a 2-1 victory for Paris FC, secured by a late moment of brilliance.