Ligue 1 Regular Season - 13
Stade Brestois 29 3 - 2 FT Metz
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
2' P. Mboup (B. Chardonnet)
G. Tsitaishvili (T. Yegbe) 6'
HT
48' K. Doumbia (L. Ajorque)
56' Kamory Doumbia
68' ↓ K. Doumbia ↑R. Labeau Lascary
↓ K. Kouao ↑F. Ballo-Toure 68'
↓ J. Deminguet ↑B. Traore 68'
↓ G. Tsitaishvili ↑M. Bokele Mputu 68'
78' ↓ H. Magnetti ↑L. Tousart
78' ↓ P. Mboup ↑M. Balde
↓ J. Asoro ↑I. Sane 78'
S. Coulibaly 79'
Fodé Ballo-Touré 83'
90' R. Del Castillo
90'+2 Ludovic Ajorque
90'+8 Lucas Tousart
Alpha Touré 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Stade Brestois 29
Goalkeepers
G. Coudert 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Lala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Chardonnet 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
S. Coulibaly 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
D. Guindo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
J. Chotard 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
H. Magnetti 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
R. Del Castillo 
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
6.9
Rating
K. Doumbia 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
P. Mboup 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.3
Rating
Forwards
L. Ajorque
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
N. Jauny 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bourgault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. M. Diaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Le Cardinal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Makalou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Tousart
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Dina Ebimbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Labeau Lascary
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Balde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
J. Fischer 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Midfielders
A. Toure
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
J. Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
C. Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Hein
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
G. Tsitaishvili
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
J. Asoro
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
O. Ba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Ballo-Toure
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
2
Fouls
6
Rating
B. Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Traore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
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
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/04/2024 | Stade Brestois 29 | 4 - 3 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 10/12/2023 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 24/04/2022 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 26/09/2021 | Stade Brestois 29 | 1 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 31/01/2021 | Stade Brestois 29 | 2 - 4 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
| 29/11/2020 | Metz | 0 - 2 | Stade Brestois 29 | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 30/10/2019 | Metz | 1 - 1 | Stade Brestois 29 | Coupe de la Ligue | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 05/10/2019 | Stade Brestois 29 | 2 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Stade Francis-Le Blé |
07/04/2024
10/12/2023
24/04/2022
26/09/2021
31/01/2021
29/11/2020
30/10/2019
05/10/2019
Stade Brestois 29 Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +21
P: 13 GD: +11
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -4
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -16
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
Brest Steals Six-Pointer as VAR Drama Decides Survival Battle
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. When two relegation-haunted sides collide, raw intensity trumps all—and Brest seized their moment against Metz, turning a relegation battle into an unforgettable final-day-style spectacle.
Thunder strikes in the second minute
Pathé Mboup doesn't allow Metz breathing room. By the 2nd minute, he's opened the scoring, teed up by Brice Chardonnet. It's an electric jolt. But within four minutes, Giorgi Tsitaishvili fires back for Metz. The balance tilts back: two starving sides, zero mercy.
Second-half momentum shift
At the 48th minute, Kamory Doumbia restores Brest's lead. The hosts dominate with 56% possession and a barrage of 20 shots (7 on target). Yet football punishes wastefulness: the 79th minute sees Souleymane Coulibaly gift an own goal that drags Metz back level. Three lead changes in 77 minutes—pure theatre.
VAR verdict and the final reckoning
Then comes 90+8. Two VAR-confirmed penalties transform this into a winner-takes-all climax. Rodolfo Del Castillo doesn't flinch and seals it: 3-2. Metz leave Stade Francis-Le Blé empty-handed; Brest breathe again. With 27 combined shots and 10 on target, this wasn't just a victory—it was a statement in the relegation battle that defines their season.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Two penalties confirmed in 90+8 decided an evenly-poised contest. Del Castillo's conversion sealed a victory that might never have arrived without the VAR intervention.
What sparked this five-goal thriller?
Three lead changes, Metz's porous defence (30 goals conceded in 13 matches), and the raw intensity of two sides fighting for Ligue 1 survival.
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.
Damp Squib at Stade Francis-Le Blé
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A relegation-zone tussle between two unconvincing sides offers little reason to tune in—low stakes, predictable script, forgettable outcome.
The Setup
Stade Brestois 29 sit tenth with 19 points but inspire no confidence. Their Form stutters—three wins sandwiched between a loss and a draw—and their Balance crumbles at home, where they've managed just one win in six matches. Metz arrive in freefall (17th, 11 points, -17 goal difference), yet paradoxically show momentum with back-to-back wins. The Stakes feel hollow: neither team faces immediate relegation peril, neither chases glory. This is mid-table treading water masquerading as a six-pointer.
Key Battle
Midfield control determines whether Brest impose tempo or Metz exploit gaps. Habib Diallo (2 goals, 1 assist across five matches) will probe Brest's leaky defence, while the home side must construct play without inviting counter-attacks. Whoever wins this quiet duel sets the tone.
Our Prediction
Brest edge it 2-1. The hosts absorb early pressure, strike via their superior technique on the break, but Metz cling on long enough to steal a consolation. Victory without flourish, three points without pride.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
No. Two uninspiring sides, minimal stakes, predictable outcome. Better options elsewhere.
What's the predicted outcome?
Brest 2-1. Home side controls without dominating; Metz creates just enough disruption to grab a goal.
Where are Stade Brestois 29 and Metz in the league table?
Brest 10th (19 pts), Metz 17th (11 pts). A points gap, but little quality separation.
What is Stade Brestois 29's current form?
Inconsistent: three wins, one draw, one loss in five. At home, just one win in six matches—a major concern.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Gauthier Hein (Metz): 3 goals in 3 matches, averaging 7.4 rating. Metz's brightest spark.
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.