Match report

Metz Defeats Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash

Metz
Metz
2–1
FT
Nice
Nice
Nov 9, 2025

In an intense Ligue 1 encounter, Metz emerged victorious against Nice with a score of 2–1. The home team capitalized on the momentum shift after conceding early to secure their lead in the second half through key players Hein and Diallo.

Key Facts

  • • Nice took an early lead through M. Cho (35') with an assist from C. Vanhoutte.
  • • Metz equalized via a penalty by G. Hein (53').
  • • H. Diallo scored the winning goal for Metz at 84' with an assist from J. Gbamin.
  • • Nice received three yellow cards throughout the match, including one in the final minute of added time.

Lineups

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 39 K. Kouao (D)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 12 A. Toure (M)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 14 C. Sabaly (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 30 H. Diallo (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 25 C. Melieres
  • 38 S. Sane
  • 8 B. Traore
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 23 I. Sane
  • 99 J. Asoro

Nice

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 33 A. Mendy (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 92 J. Clauss (M)
  • 6 H. Boudaoui (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 2 A. Abdi (M)
  • 10 S. Diop (F)
  • 25 M. Cho (F)
  • 90 Kevin (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 26 M. Bard
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed
  • 20 T. Louchet
  • 8 M. Sanson
  • 47 T. Gouveia
  • 7 J. Boga
  • 21 I. Jansson
  • 9 T. Moffi

Timeline

  1. Nice
    21' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Antoine Mendy

    Foul

  2. Nice
    33' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Hicham Boudaoui

    Foul

  3. Nice
    35' Nice Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Cho · Assist: C. Vanhoutte
  4. Nice
    46' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Abdi · On: Melvin Bard
  5. Metz
    51' Metz Var · Penalty confirmed
    H. Diallo
  6. Nice
    52' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Abdulay Juma Bah

    Foul

  7. Metz
    53' Metz Goal · Penalty
    G. Hein
  8. Nice
    71' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi · On: J. Boga
  9. Metz
    74' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    C. Sabaly

    Foul

  10. Metz
    77' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: Boubacar Traoré
  11. Metz
    77' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Sabaly · On: I. Sane
  12. Nice
    79' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Diop · On: M. Sanson
  13. Nice
    79' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Cho · On: T. Moffi
  14. Metz
    84' Metz Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Diallo · Assist: J. Gbamin
  15. Nice
    86' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Antoine Mendy · On: T. Gouveia
  16. Metz
    87' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Hein

    Foul

  17. Metz
    88' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Diallo · On: J. Asoro
  18. Nice
    89' Nice Var · Penalty cancelled
    T. Moffi
  19. Nice
    90'+2 Nice Card · Yellow Card
    Melvin Bard

    Argument

  20. Metz
    90'+3 Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Hein · On: C. Melieres
  21. Metz
    90'+3 Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Toure · On: B. Stambouli

Match Stats

Stat Metz Nice
Fouls 12 19
Pass Accuracy 83% 90%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 11
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 421 435
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 1.58 0.95
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 351 390
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Metz capitalized on a penalty opportunity to level the score at 1-1 after Nice took an early lead.
  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted decisively in favor of Metz when H. Diallo scored the winning goal, securing their victory.