Ligue 1 Gameweek 18
Strasbourg 2 - 1 FT Metz
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
โก Intensity
37
โ๏ธ Balance
17
๐ Stakes
70
๐ฒ Upset
80
Brighton dismantle league leaders Arsenal.
Futmetrix Verdict
55
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Gamba Osaka
0-1
Vissel Kobe
โก Intensity
40
โ๏ธ Balance
20
๐ Stakes
78
๐ฒ Upset
0
Erik breaks Gamba hearts at 90'
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Machida Zelvia
2-4
Kashiwa Reysol
โก Intensity
100
โ๏ธ Balance
78
๐ Stakes
100
๐ฒ Upset
12
Kashiwa Reysol conquer Machida in away thriller
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' D. Moreira (J. Enciso)
G. Hein 24'
25' V. Barco
25' L. Hogsberg
S. Sane 39'
43' M. Godo (G. Doue)
G. Tsitaishvili 45'+2
HT
T. Yegbe 58'
64' โ L. Hogsberg โA. Ouattara
โ J. Deminguet โA. Toure 71'
โ F. Ballo-Toure โG. Abuashvili 72'
80' โ M. Godo โF. Lemarechal
80' โ J. Enciso โS. Amo-Ameyaw
โ I. Sane โJ. Asoro 81'
โ J. Gbamin โB. Stambouli 90'+1
โ M. Mbaye โM. Bokele Mputu 90'+1
90'+3 โ D. Moreira โK. Paez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Strasbourg
Goalkeepers
Mike Penders 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Guรฉla Douรฉ 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Lucas Hรธgsberg
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Ismaรซl Doukourรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Chilwell 
SWEEPER
8
Cleanups
8
Cleanups
7
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Valentรญn Barco 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
76
Passes
12
Duels
Samir El Mourabet 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Diego Moreira 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Julio Enciso 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.6
Rating
Martial Godo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Joaquรญn Panichelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Karl-Johan Johnsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abakar Sylla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdoul Ouattara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kendry Pรกez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fรฉlix Lemarรฉchal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafael Luรญs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Nanasi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gessime Yassine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Metz
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Fischer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Maxime Colin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sadibou Sanรฉ
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
91
Passes
6
Duels
Terry Yegbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fodรฉ Ballo-Tourรฉ 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jessy Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
65
Passes
10
Duels
Malick Mbaye
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gauthier Hein
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ibou Sanรฉ
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ousmane Ba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Urie-Michel Mboula
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cleo Melieres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alpha Tourรฉ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Believe Munongo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Bokele
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joel Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Strasbourg Win
Metz Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +19
P: 18 GD: +25
P: 18 GD: +22
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: +5
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -5
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -11
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -13
P: 18 GD: -14
P: 18 GD: -21
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Strasbourg
Metz
Strasbourg
Metz
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Strasbourg Secure Bragging Rights in Derby
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. This hard-fought victory keeps Strasbourg's European ambitions alive while leaving Metz deeply entrenched in a desperate battle against relegation.
Opening Act at Stade de la Meinau
The atmosphere at Stade de la Meinau crackled with the unique energy that only a regional derby can provide. From the outset, the Intensity displayed by the home side was relentless, as Strasbourg looked to exploit the defensive fragilities of a struggling Metz side. The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute, setting a frantic tempo for the afternoon. A moment of creative brilliance from J. Enciso, who sliced through the opposition midfield, found D. Moreira in space to fire the hosts ahead. This early opener galvanized the home support and forced the visitors onto the back foot. Strasbourg dominated the early exchanges, moving the ball with purpose and high-speed transitions that left the Metz defenders scrambling to maintain their shape.
The Pivot: A Penalty and a Response
However, the Stakes of a relegation scrap often bring out a fighting spirit, and Metz found a way back into the contest against the run of play. In the 24th minute, a lapse in concentration from the Strasbourg backline resulted in a penalty, which G. Hein converted with clinical precision to restore Balance to the scoreline. For a brief period, Metz controlled possession, edging the stats with 52% as they attempted to quieten the stadium. The match transformed into a tactical battle on the pitch, punctuated by 23 total fouls. Just as it seemed the teams would head into the interval level, M. Godo produced a decisive moment in the 43rd minute. Fed by G. Doue, Godoโs strike recaptured the lead for the Alsatians.
Resolution and Tactical Control
The second half was a masterclass in game management from the hosts. While the Upset Factor remained a lingering threat, Samir El Mourabet took complete control of the midfield. His Outstanding performance provided the defensive shield and creative outlet Strasbourg needed to see out the result, recording three key passes in a dominant display. Metz struggled to create meaningful opportunities, finishing the match with only two shots on target despite their share of the ball. The final whistle brought a roar of relief and triumph across the Stade de la Meinau. For Strasbourg, this victory reinforces their top-half status, while for Metz, another defeat deepens their woes at the bottom of the table as the season enters a critical phase.
Key Questions
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
High Intensity led to a physical match with many fouls, but Strasbourg's superior technical quality in the final third ultimately decided the outcome.
What is the Derby de l'Est?
The Derby de l'Est is the rivalry between Strasbourg and Metz, 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.
The Eastern Derby: A Battle of Broken Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This isn't about style; it's a gritty survival test for a Strasbourg side in freefall and a Metz team fighting for their Ligue 1 lives.
The Setup
When Strasbourg hosts Metz this late January afternoon, the atmosphere at Stade de la Meinau will be thick with tension rather than tactical elegance. The Stakes are massive for the visitors, who sit 18th and are staring into the abyss of relegation. For the hosts, their current Form (DDLLL) has turned a promising season into a nervous collapse. While the Balance of quality favors the home side, the psychological weight of a derby often levels the pitch.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by whether the Strasbourg midfield can rediscover its composure against a Metz low block. Without any clear Stars dominating the recent goal charts, this will be a war of attrition. The visitors will look to exploit the hosts' fragile confidence on the counter, but the defensive porousness of the Grenatsโconceding 38 goals in 17 matchesโremains their Achilles' heel.
Our Prediction
Strasbourgโs quality should eventually shine through against a side that has lost four of their last five matches. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and find a breakthrough via a set-piece or a defensive error from the struggling visitors. A 2-0 victory for the Racing Club de Strasbourg will provide much-needed breathing room in the table.