Metz vs Nimes: result 2-1 and analysis
Ligue 1Regular Season - 28Kick-off on March 7, 2020 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz
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What was the result of Metz vs Nimes?
Metz won 2-1 on March 7, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 7′O. NguetteMetz
- 49′L. DeauxNimes
- 81′John BoyeMetz
Official lineup for Metz vs Nimes
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Metz
4-3-3- 7I. Niane
- 4K. N'Doram
- 19H. Maïga
- 27F. Boulaya
- 11O. Nguette
- 14V. Pajot
- 18F. Centonze
- 2D. Bronn
- 3M. Udol
- 21John Boye
- 16A. Oukidja
Nimes
4-2-2-2- 28M. Koné
- 20R. Ripart
- 25N. Roux
- 22Y. Benrahou
- 6S. Sarr
- 10Z. Ferhat
- 8L. Deaux
- 15G. Paquiez
- 4P. Martínez
- 5L. Landre
- 30P. Bernardoni
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metz have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Nimes have 5, 1 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 29, 2020 | Amiens(away) | 1-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 21, 2020 | Lyon(home) | 0-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Nantes(away) | 0-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Bordeaux(home) | 1-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Montpellier(away) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Marseille(home) | 2-3 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 23, 2020 | Rennes(away) | 1-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 15, 2020 | Angers(home) | 1-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Nice(away) | 3-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Dijon(home) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Metz win, 3 draws, 2 Nimes wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2019 | Nimes 1-1 Metz | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Nimes 2-1 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Metz 1-2 Nimes | Ligue 2 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | Nimes 0-0 Metz | Ligue 2 |
| Sep 13, 2013 | Metz 2-2 Nimes | Ligue 2 |
| May 20, 2011 | Metz 3-0 Nimes | Ligue 2 |
How many goals should we expect?
Metz score 0.9 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Nimes score 1.3 and concede 1.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | 0.9 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
| Nimes | 1.3 | 1.8 | 3 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 76 | 17 |
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