Match report

Marseille Defeats Metz 3-0 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
0–3
FT
Marseille
Marseille
Oct 4, 2025

In a decisive display of skill and determination, Marseille defeated Metz 3-0 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. The victory was secured through goals from I. Paixao, M. O'Riley, and A. Gouiri, marking a significant win for Marseille in Ligue 1.

Key Facts

  • • Metz vs. Marseille: Metz 0-3 Marseille
  • • Goals: I. Paixao (51'), M. O'Riley (69'), A. Gouiri (76')
  • • Substitutions: J. Gbamin for Metz at 21', multiple substitutions by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 39 K. Kouao (M)
  • 8 B. Traore (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (F)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (F)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 I. Sane
  • 12 A. Toure
  • 61 P. Sy
  • 24 B. Madjo
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 2 M. Colin
  • 29 I. Guerti
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu

Marseille

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Rulli (G)
  • 22 T. Weah (D)
  • 28 B. Pavard (D)
  • 21 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 33 Emerson (D)
  • 17 M. O'Riley (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 10 M. Greenwood (M)
  • 8 A. Gomes (M)
  • 14 I. Paixao (M)
  • 34 R. Vaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 62 M. Murillo
  • 6 U. Garcia
  • 12 J. De Lange
  • 4 C. Egan-Riley
  • 18 A. Vermeeren
  • 97 P. Aubameyang
  • 26 B. Nadir
  • 5 L. Balerdi
  • 9 A. Gouiri

Timeline

  1. Metz
    21' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gbamin · On: M. Colin
  2. Marseille
    51' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Paixao · Assist: R. Vaz
  3. Marseille
    64' Marseille subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gomes · On: Leonardo Balerdi
  4. Marseille
    64' Marseille subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Vaz · On: A. Gouiri
  5. Marseille
    69' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    M. O'Riley · Assist: A. Gouiri
  6. Marseille
    76' Marseille Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gouiri · Assist: M. O'Riley
  7. Metz
    79' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: A. Toure
  8. Metz
    79' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Diallo · On: B. Madjo
  9. Metz
    79' Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: G. Tsitaishvili
  10. Marseille
    80' Marseille subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Weah · On: M. Murillo
  11. Marseille
    80' Marseille subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Paixao · On: B. Nadir
  12. Marseille
    85' Marseille subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. O'Riley · On: A. Vermeeren

Match Stats

Stat Metz Marseille
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 86% 92%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 21
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 375 639
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 1 9
xG 0.16 2.71
Shots off Target 2 10
Possession 38% 62%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 322 586
Shots Inside Box 1 11
Saves 6 1
Shots Outside Box 3 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Marseille's early goal by I. Paixao (51') set a strong tone, giving them control of the match.
  • ▸ The quick succession of goals by M. O'Riley and A. Gouiri in the latter part of the game cemented Marseille's victory.