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Metz

Founded : 1932

Twitter : @FCMetz

Venue : Stade Saint-Symphorien

City : Longeville-lès-Metz
Capacity : 26661

Coach

Vincent Hognon

Home Win

50.00%
1 yr
45.71%
3 yr
39.81%
5 yr
36.00%
10 yr
39.89%

Draw

28.57%
1 yr
14.29%
3 yr
18.52%
5 yr
22.86%
10 yr
23.77%

Away Win

21.43%
1 yr
40.00%
3 yr
34.26%
5 yr
36.57%
10 yr
34.15%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
57.14%
1 yr
54.29%
3 yr
48.15%
5 yr
50.29%
10 yr
47.54%
No
2425
42.86%
1 yr
45.71%
3 yr
51.85%
5 yr
49.71%
10 yr
52.46%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
2.00
5 yr
1.94
10 yr
2.00
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
2.75
3 yr
1.50
5 yr
1.83
10 yr
2.18
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
3.25
3 yr
2.90
5 yr
2.93
10 yr
2.87
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
2.64
5 yr
2.61
10 yr
2.98
May
2425
0
1 yr
3.33
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.07
10 yr
2.77
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
5.00
5 yr
5.00
10 yr
5.00
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
2.00
Aug
2425
2.67
1 yr
2.67
3 yr
3.27
5 yr
3.19
10 yr
2.89
Sep
2425
3.50
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.67
10 yr
2.37
Oct
2425
2.25
1 yr
2.25
3 yr
1.75
5 yr
2.32
10 yr
2.47
Nov
2425
1.33
1 yr
1.33
3 yr
3.13
5 yr
2.60
10 yr
2.45
Dec
2425
0
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.22
5 yr
2.58
10 yr
2.68

Correct Score

1-1
2425
28.57%
1 yr
14.29%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
13.71%
10 yr
11.75%
1-0
2425
21.43%
1 yr
14.29%
3 yr
12.04%
5 yr
10.86%
10 yr
9.84%
3-2
2425
7.14%
1 yr
2.86%
3 yr
3.70%
5 yr
2.86%
10 yr
2.19%
0-1
2425
7.14%
1 yr
14.29%
3 yr
12.04%
5 yr
12.00%
10 yr
10.66%
2-0
2425
7.14%
1 yr
5.71%
3 yr
6.48%
5 yr
6.29%
10 yr
8.20%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
74.29%
3 yr
61.11%
5 yr
66.29%
10 yr
69.67%
1.5
2425
35.71%
1 yr
42.86%
3 yr
33.33%
5 yr
33.71%
10 yr
32.24%
2.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
25.71%
3 yr
19.44%
5 yr
16.57%
10 yr
12.02%
3.5
2425
7.14%
1 yr
5.71%
3 yr
4.63%
5 yr
2.86%
10 yr
1.91%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
90.74%
5 yr
92.00%
10 yr
91.80%
1.5
2425
71.43%
1 yr
71.43%
3 yr
66.67%
5 yr
69.14%
10 yr
71.31%
2.5
2425
35.71%
1 yr
45.71%
3 yr
42.59%
5 yr
43.43%
10 yr
46.72%
3.5
2425
21.43%
1 yr
20.00%
3 yr
25.93%
5 yr
26.29%
10 yr
26.23%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2425
35.71%
1 yr
28.57%
3 yr
25.00%
5 yr
21.71%
10 yr
25.41%
Away / Away
2425
21.43%
1 yr
22.86%
3 yr
15.74%
5 yr
19.43%
10 yr
18.58%
Draw / Home
2425
14.29%
1 yr
17.14%
3 yr
13.89%
5 yr
13.14%
10 yr
12.84%
Away / Draw
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.71%
3 yr
5.56%
5 yr
5.71%
10 yr
4.64%
Home / Draw
2425
7.14%
1 yr
2.86%
3 yr
1.85%
5 yr
4.00%
10 yr
4.92%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
71.43%
1 yr
68.57%
3 yr
72.22%
5 yr
72.00%
10 yr
72.95%
1.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
28.57%
3 yr
40.74%
5 yr
40.00%
10 yr
41.80%
2.5
2425
7.14%
1 yr
14.29%
3 yr
14.81%
5 yr
16.00%
10 yr
18.03%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
5.71%
3 yr
5.56%
5 yr
5.71%
10 yr
6.01%

Total Goals

2
2425
35.71%
1 yr
25.71%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
25.71%
10 yr
24.59%
1
2425
28.57%
1 yr
28.57%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
22.86%
10 yr
20.49%
3
2425
14.29%
1 yr
25.71%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
17.14%
10 yr
20.49%
4
2425
7.14%
1 yr
5.71%
3 yr
9.26%
5 yr
12.00%
10 yr
13.93%

Home Win

57.14%
1 yr
33.33%
3 yr
37.04%
5 yr
32.95%
10 yr
36.61%

Draw

42.86%
1 yr
16.67%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
20.45%
10 yr
22.40%

Away Win

0.00%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
33.33%
5 yr
38.64%
10 yr
37.16%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
57.14%
1 yr
55.56%
3 yr
46.30%
5 yr
50.00%
10 yr
49.73%
No
2425
42.86%
1 yr
44.44%
3 yr
53.70%
5 yr
50.00%
10 yr
50.27%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
1.80
5 yr
1.56
10 yr
2.06
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
1.83
5 yr
2.27
10 yr
2.09
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
2.50
5 yr
2.57
10 yr
2.67
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.25
5 yr
2.40
10 yr
2.91
May
2425
0
1 yr
3.50
3 yr
2.80
5 yr
2.57
10 yr
2.81
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
5.00
5 yr
5.00
10 yr
5.00
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
3.00
10 yr
3.00
Aug
2425
2.00
1 yr
2.00
3 yr
2.60
5 yr
2.75
10 yr
2.84
Sep
2425
4.00
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.67
5 yr
3.33
10 yr
2.94
Oct
2425
3.00
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
1.33
5 yr
1.90
10 yr
2.71
Nov
2425
1.00
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
3.33
5 yr
3.33
10 yr
2.82
Dec
2425
0
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
1.75
5 yr
2.22
10 yr
2.19

Correct Score

1-1
2425
42.86%
1 yr
16.67%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
14.77%
10 yr
13.11%
1-0
2425
28.57%
1 yr
16.67%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
10.23%
10 yr
9.29%
6-0
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
1.85%
5 yr
1.14%
10 yr
0.55%
3-2
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
7.41%
5 yr
4.55%
10 yr
3.83%
0-0
2425
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
9.09%
10 yr
7.10%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
88.89%
3 yr
64.81%
5 yr
70.45%
10 yr
71.04%
1.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
50.00%
3 yr
33.33%
5 yr
34.09%
10 yr
33.88%
2.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
33.33%
3 yr
20.37%
5 yr
15.91%
10 yr
13.11%
3.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
3.70%
5 yr
2.27%
10 yr
1.64%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
87.04%
5 yr
90.91%
10 yr
92.90%
1.5
2425
71.43%
1 yr
66.67%
3 yr
62.96%
5 yr
70.45%
10 yr
74.32%
2.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
44.44%
3 yr
38.89%
5 yr
40.91%
10 yr
47.54%
3.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
22.22%
3 yr
22.22%
5 yr
22.73%
10 yr
24.59%

Half Time / Full Time

Home / Home
2425
42.86%
1 yr
27.78%
3 yr
25.93%
5 yr
21.59%
10 yr
21.86%
Away / Draw
2425
28.57%
1 yr
11.11%
3 yr
5.56%
5 yr
5.68%
10 yr
4.37%
Home / Draw
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
3.70%
5 yr
4.55%
10 yr
6.01%
Draw / Home
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
11.11%
5 yr
11.36%
10 yr
13.11%
Home / Away
2425
0.00%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
1.85%
5 yr
2.27%
10 yr
2.73%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
61.11%
3 yr
64.81%
5 yr
69.32%
10 yr
74.86%
1.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
16.67%
3 yr
33.33%
5 yr
36.36%
10 yr
43.17%
2.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.11%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
14.77%
10 yr
18.03%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
3.70%
5 yr
2.27%
10 yr
4.37%

Total Goals

2
2425
42.86%
1 yr
22.22%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
29.55%
10 yr
26.78%
1
2425
28.57%
1 yr
33.33%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
20.45%
10 yr
18.58%
6
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.56%
3 yr
1.85%
5 yr
3.41%
10 yr
3.83%
5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.11%
3 yr
11.11%
5 yr
6.82%
10 yr
8.20%

Home Win

42.86%
1 yr
58.82%
3 yr
42.59%
5 yr
39.08%
10 yr
43.17%

Draw

14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
20.37%
5 yr
25.29%
10 yr
25.14%

Away Win

42.86%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
35.19%
5 yr
34.48%
10 yr
31.15%

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2425
57.14%
1 yr
52.94%
3 yr
50.00%
5 yr
50.57%
10 yr
45.36%
No
2425
42.86%
1 yr
47.06%
3 yr
50.00%
5 yr
49.43%
10 yr
54.64%

Average Goals Per Month

Jan
2425
0
1 yr
1.00
3 yr
2.25
5 yr
2.43
10 yr
1.94
Feb
2425
0
1 yr
2.50
3 yr
1.17
5 yr
1.42
10 yr
2.27
Mar
2425
0
1 yr
2.50
3 yr
3.17
5 yr
3.29
10 yr
3.07
Apr
2425
0
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.17
5 yr
2.88
10 yr
3.05
May
2425
0
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
3.17
5 yr
3.50
10 yr
2.73
Jun
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
0
Jul
2425
0
1 yr
0
3 yr
0
5 yr
0
10 yr
1.00
Aug
2425
4.00
1 yr
4.00
3 yr
3.83
5 yr
3.63
10 yr
2.94
Sep
2425
3.00
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.00
5 yr
2.00
10 yr
1.85
Oct
2425
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
2.17
5 yr
2.78
10 yr
2.26
Nov
2425
1.50
1 yr
1.50
3 yr
3.00
5 yr
2.11
10 yr
2.06
Dec
2425
0
1 yr
3.00
3 yr
2.60
5 yr
2.90
10 yr
3.05

Correct Score

0-1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
13.79%
10 yr
12.02%
2-1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
7.41%
5 yr
5.75%
10 yr
5.46%
1-0
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
11.11%
5 yr
11.49%
10 yr
10.38%
1-1
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
12.64%
10 yr
10.38%
1-2
2425
14.29%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
3.70%
5 yr
5.75%
10 yr
6.56%

First Half Goals

0.5
2425
85.71%
1 yr
58.82%
3 yr
57.41%
5 yr
62.07%
10 yr
68.31%
1.5
2425
42.86%
1 yr
35.29%
3 yr
33.33%
5 yr
33.33%
10 yr
30.60%
2.5
2425
28.57%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
18.52%
5 yr
17.24%
10 yr
10.93%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
5.56%
5 yr
3.45%
10 yr
2.19%

Full Match Goals

0.5
2425
100.00%
1 yr
100.00%
3 yr
94.44%
5 yr
93.10%
10 yr
90.71%
1.5
2425
71.43%
1 yr
76.47%
3 yr
70.37%
5 yr
67.82%
10 yr
68.31%
2.5
2425
42.86%
1 yr
47.06%
3 yr
46.30%
5 yr
45.98%
10 yr
45.90%
3.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
29.63%
5 yr
29.89%
10 yr
27.87%

Half Time / Full Time

Away / Away
2425
42.86%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
14.81%
5 yr
17.24%
10 yr
15.30%
Home / Home
2425
28.57%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
21.84%
10 yr
28.96%
Draw / Home
2425
14.29%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
14.94%
10 yr
12.57%
Draw / Draw
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
14.81%
5 yr
16.09%
10 yr
16.39%
Home / Draw
2425
0.00%
1 yr
0.00%
3 yr
0.00%
5 yr
3.45%
10 yr
3.83%

Second Half Goals

0.5
2425
57.14%
1 yr
76.47%
3 yr
79.63%
5 yr
74.71%
10 yr
71.04%
1.5
2425
14.29%
1 yr
41.18%
3 yr
48.15%
5 yr
43.68%
10 yr
40.44%
2.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
17.65%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
17.24%
10 yr
18.03%
3.5
2425
0.00%
1 yr
5.88%
3 yr
7.41%
5 yr
9.20%
10 yr
7.65%

Total Goals

2
2425
28.57%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
21.84%
10 yr
22.40%
3
2425
28.57%
1 yr
29.41%
3 yr
16.67%
5 yr
16.09%
10 yr
18.03%
1
2425
28.57%
1 yr
23.53%
3 yr
24.07%
5 yr
25.29%
10 yr
22.40%
4
2425
14.29%
1 yr
11.76%
3 yr
12.96%
5 yr
13.79%
10 yr
16.94%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
09 Dec 2024 19:45
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Dunkerque
54.68%
1.77
23.68%
3.61
21.64%
4.12
14 Dec 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 2 : Annecy - Metz
25.22%
26.98%
47.80%
Date
Match
Home
Draw
Away
22 Nov 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 2 : Clermont - Metz
36.18%
3.29
27.94%
3.11
35.88%
2.30
09 Nov 2024 19:00
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Caen
46.55%
1.58
24.98%
4.02
28.47%
5.65
04 Nov 2024 19:45
France: Ligue 2 : Ajaccio - Metz
39.00%
4.07
29.39%
3.23
31.61%
1.99
29 Oct 2024 19:30
France: Ligue 2 : Red Star - Metz
37.71%
3.61
26.32%
3.40
35.96%
2.07
25 Oct 2024 18:00
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Guingamp
40.41%
1.94
27.39%
3.42
32.20%
4.04
18 Oct 2024 18:00
France: Ligue 2 : Grenoble Foot 38 - Metz
39.87%
3.82
26.95%
3.27
33.17%
2.04
05 Oct 2024 18:00
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Amiens
47.16%
1.72
27.35%
3.51
25.49%
5.23
28 Sep 2024 18:00
France: Ligue 2 : Troyes - Metz
38.28%
4.00
27.59%
3.43
34.13%
1.79
24 Sep 2024 18:30
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Martigues
50.56%
1.31
26.67%
4.58
22.77%
8.75
21 Sep 2024 12:30
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Lorient
36.88%
2.47
26.73%
3.13
36.39%
2.64
14 Sep 2024 12:30
France: Ligue 2 : Paris FC - Metz
45.82%
2.26
26.38%
3.05
27.80%
3.12
31 Aug 2024 12:30
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Laval
43.56%
1.59
27.21%
3.48
29.23%
5.50
23 Aug 2024 18:00
France: Ligue 2 : Rodez - Metz
42.78%
2.81
26.27%
3.10
30.95%
2.36
19 Aug 2024 18:45
France: Ligue 2 : Metz - Bastia
49.21%
2.23
24.93%
2.97
25.85%
3.33

FC Metz vs. AS Monaco kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, April 3, at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

The Maroons are looking to bounce back from an embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Rennes, picked up on Matchday 29 at Roazhon Park right before the international break. The defeat leaves Metz without a win in five Ligue 1 games, DDLDL, and in 19th place, having picked up 23 points from 4W, 11D, and 14L. Metz are four points shy of safety and have lost 15 of their 21 Ligue 1 games against Monaco in the 21st century, having only been defeated more by Lyon and PSG during this period (16 each). In addition, FC Metz have lost 11 of their last 12 Ligue 1 games against Monaco [1W, 0D, & 11L], conceding 2.8 goals in each episode, which comes to a tally of 34 goals in total. Metz have struggled in front of goal this season, netting a total of 26 goals in 29 Ligue 1 games, an average of 0.9 GPG. In addition, the club has shipped 52 goals (1.79 goals conceded per game) and has a G.D. of -26. Frédéric Antonetti has a 24%-win rate at the moment and would like to see his average go up at the end of the weekend. The 60-year-old could line up the 3—4—3 formation with Ibrahima Niane at the center of the attacking trio for this clash against Monaco.

The Ligue 1 clash between Stade Rennais FC and FC Metz kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, March 20, at Roazhon Park.

FC Metz earned a point last weekend after a goalless draw against RC Lens at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Despite denying Lens a shot on target, Metz were unable to find a way through after taking 6 shots with 3 on target. Metz remains in the relegation zone, in 19th place, and are four points short of safety while having 23 points from 4W, 11D, & 13L. The club remains without a victory in five league games: LDDLD, and are looking to break the winless run at the end of this clash against Rennes. In addition, Metz have failed to hit the back of the net in three episodes on the road and are also looking to break the duck on Sunday. The club has 25 goals after 28 Ligue 1 games, a goal ratio of 0.89 goals scored per game. Furthermore, Les Grenats have conceded 46 goals [1.64 goals per match] so far this season and have a G.D. of -21. For this clash against Rennes, Frédéric Antonetti could utilize a 5—4—1 formation with Louis Mafouta at the top of the shape. Meanwhile, Vincent Pajot rejoins the squad after serving a two-match suspension following the red card against FC Nantes back in February.

The Ligue 1 fixture, LOSC Lille vs. F.C. Metz, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Friday, February 18, at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

FC Metz picked up a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Marseille on Matchday 24 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien and remain in 19th place with 20 points from 4W, 8D, & 12L. Metz are without a win in three games, LWLDL, ahead of this fixture against Lille, and Frédéric Antonetti is looking to pick up at least a point at the weekend. The 60-year-old and Les Grenats could appear with the defensive 5—4—1 formation against Lille, with Ibrahima Niane back in the starting line-up in attack.

The Ligue 1 fixture, FC Metz vs. Olympique Marseille kicks off at 20:45 (GMT+1) on Sunday, February 13, at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Metz earned a point in the barren draw against Troyes last weekend at the Stade de l'Aube. The visitors failed to produce anything noteworthy in the first half, leaving Troyes to do all the attacking. Both sides left with a stalemate at the end of the first forty-five before returning for the second half. Despite a few clear-cut chances at both ends of the field, with one occasion seeing Boubacar Traoré with a mazy run past as many as five Troyes shirts, both sides failed to find the back of the net. The draw leaves Metz with 20 points from 4W, 8D, & 11L, and without a win in two league games, DLWLD. However, Metz moved one spot ahead on the league table, from 18th to 17th place. Having struggled in the murky waters of relegation for a major portion of the season, Metz are looking to distance themselves from the bottom-two with a win over Marseille. However, a point against Les Olympiens would be a fine result for Frédéric Antonetti’s side. The club has an average of 1.1 goals per game this season, having scored 24 goals in 23 Ligue 1 games. They have also conceded 43 goals and have a G.D. of -19. An average of 1.9 goals conceded per game explains the negative goal difference. Antonetti could be lining up the 3—4—1—2 formation for this fixture against Marseille, leaving an attacking duo consisting of Niane and Nguette in front with the responsibility of finding the goals.

The French Ligue 1 fixture, Olympique Lyon vs. FC Metz, kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, December 22, at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais.

Metz bagged all three points after defeating FC Lorient, 4-1, on Matchday 18. Goals from Matar Sarr (5'), Farid Boulaya (19'), Niane (80'), and an own goal from Moritz Jenz (9' O.G.) decided the outcome of the fixture. The huge victory saw the club move one spot ahead on the league table, from 19th to 18th place, having picked up 15 points from 3W, 6D, & 9L. Metz has a form that reads: DWLLW, ahead of this fixture against Lyon. Focusing on the numbers, the club has 22 goals (1.22 goals scored per game) after 18 Ligue 1 games. Meanwhile, Les Grenats have conceded 38 goals (2.11 goals per match) so far this season, the third-highest in the league, and have a goal difference of -16. Frédéric Antonetti’s attacking 4—2—3—1 formation could see Ibrahima Niane in attack once more. Niane has hit the back of the net only twice this season and will be on the hunt to extend his tally come Wednesday.

AS Monaco vs. FC Metz kicks off at 15:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 5, at the Stade Louis II.

In 19th place, FC Metz failed to pick up a point following the 3-1 defeat to Montpellier during the mid-week round of fixtures. Nicolas de Préville (70’) bagged Metz’s only goal in the defeat, which leaves the club with 12 points from 2W, 6D, and 8L. The club has a form that reads: DDDWL ahead of this fixture against Monaco. Despite a decent average of 1.12 goals scored per game, Les Grenats have a massive goal difference of -15, thanks to an unimpressive average of 2.06 goals conceded per match. Metz have only been able to hit the back of the net 18 times this season after 16 Ligue 1 games. At the other end, Metz have conceded 33 goals. Frédéric Antonetti is tipped to line up the 3—4—1—2 formation, leaving the duo consisting of Niane and Opa Nguette in attack. FC Metz are expected to be without as many as four key players for this game against Monaco.

The French Ligue 1 fixture between Olympique Marseille and F.C. Metz kicks off at 13:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, November 7, at the 67,394-capacity Stade Vélodrome.

Bottom-placed Metz sits in 19th place on the Ligue 1 table, having picked up 7 points from 1W, 4D, & 7L. Last weekend, Metz picked up a 1-1 draw against the ten-time Ligue 1 champions, AS Saint-Étienne, on home soil. The club has a form that reads: WLLLD ahead of this Matchday 13 fixture against Marseille. Les Grenats are in desperate need of three points to exit the bottom three, assuming of course, that Brest fails to pick up a point against Lorient later in the day. For Metz, the defensive end appears to be loose. With an average goal ratio of 1.08 per 90, Metz merits a place in the mid-table section. However, an unimpressive 2.25 goals-per-match leaves the club at the bottom end, with 27 goals conceded and a G.D. of -14, having scored 13 times this season. Frédéric Antonetti could be looking at the 3—4—1—2 formation once again with Nicolas de Préville and Ibrahima Niane in attack. The former has netted twice this season, while the latter has hit the back of the net only once.

The French Ligue 1 fixture, RC Lens vs FC Metz, kicks off at 14:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, October 24, at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

FC Metz remains in 18th place on the Ligue 1 table, following the 3-0 defeat to Rennes on home soil at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Metz are left with only 6 points from 1W, 3D, & 6L and have the form: LLWLL ahead of this Matchday 11 fixture against Lens. A quick look at the numbers leaves Metz with 11 goals (an average of 1.1 goals scored per game) after 10 Ligue 1 games. However, Les Grenats have conceded 22 goals so far (an average of 2.2 goals-per-match), over the course of the current season. The haul leaves the club with a negative goal difference of -11. Following back-to-back defeats, Frédéric Antonetti will look to pick up a point in Sunday’s game when his side makes their 11th Ligue 1 appearance of the season. Frédéric Antonetti could emerge alongside Les Grenats with the 4—1—4—1 formation against Lens with Nicolas de Préville shouldering the goal-scoring responsibilities in attack. Sikou Niakaté remains doubtful while Manuel Cabit could be unavailable following a traffic incident.

The French Ligue 1 fixture, FC Metz vs. Paris Saint-Germain, kicks off at 20:00 (GMT+1) on Matchday 7, Wednesday, September 22 at the 25,636-capacity Stade Saint-Symphorien.

FC Metz were thrashed, 3-0 in Friday's Matchday 6 fixture against Strasbourg at the Stade de la Meinau. Ludovic Ajorque (6' P.) established the lead for Strasbourg from the penalty spot before a brace by Habib Diallo (26' & 40') wrapped up the three points for the Racers five minutes before the break. The defeat leaves Metz rooted to the bottom of the table in 20th place, and with consecutive defeats after five games: LDDLL, having picked up 3 points from 0W, 3D, & 3L. Metz have 6 goals (1 goal scored per game) but conceded 13 times, and are left with a G.D. of -7. Frédéric Antonetti's probable 3—4—2—1 formation could have Ibrahima Niane in attack for this game against PSG.

Ligue 1 fixture, FC Metz vs. Lille OSC kicks off at 16:00 (GMT+1) on Sunday, the 8th of August at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

FC Metz would be aiming for a point on home soil when they take on the current Ligue 1 title champions, Lille in their first appearance of the season this Sunday. Over the course of their pre-season tour, they defeated Nancy, 3-2, Troyes, 2-1, UNFP, 4-0, and Montpellier, 1-0. However, they lost to German Bundesliga side, Borussia Mönchengladbach, 1-0 and picked up a 1-1 draw against R.F.C. Seraing. The Maroons finished in 10th place last season but the objective for this season, - the 84th edition of the French Ligue 1 would be to finish inside the top-ten. Coach Frédéric Antonetti is currently on his second spell in the coaching seat for Metz but he once endured a disappointing stint at Lille between the year, 2015 and 2016. He parted ways with the club after Lille dropped to the bottom of the table, 19th place, in his second season in charge. An attacking 4—3—3 formation with the attacking trio: Yade, Ibrahima Niane and 28-year-old, Farid Boulaya appears to be on the cards for Frédéric Antonetti as he hopes to inflict defeat on his former employers.