Match report
Metz Defeats Nice 2-1 in Ligue 1 Clash
Metz
2–1
FT
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
-
21' Nice Card · Yellow CardAntoine MendyFoul
-
33' Nice Card · Yellow CardHicham BoudaouiFoul
-
35' Nice Goal · Normal GoalM. Cho · Assist: C. Vanhoutte -
46' Nice subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Abdi · On: Melvin Bard -
51' Metz Var · Penalty confirmedH. Diallo -
52' Nice Card · Yellow CardAbdulay Juma BahFoul
-
53' Metz Goal · PenaltyG. Hein -
71' Nice subst · Substitution 2Off: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi · On: J. Boga -
74' Metz Card · Yellow CardC. SabalyFoul
-
77' Metz subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Deminguet · On: Boubacar Traoré -
77' Metz subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Sabaly · On: I. Sane -
79' Nice subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Diop · On: M. Sanson -
79' Nice subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Cho · On: T. Moffi -
84' Metz Goal · Normal GoalH. Diallo · Assist: J. Gbamin -
86' Nice subst · Substitution 5Off: Antoine Mendy · On: T. Gouveia -
87' Metz Card · Yellow CardG. HeinFoul
-
88' Metz subst · Substitution 3Off: H. Diallo · On: J. Asoro -
89' Nice Var · Penalty cancelledT. Moffi -
90'+2 Nice Card · Yellow CardMelvin BardArgument
-
90'+3 Metz subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Hein · On: C. Melieres -
90'+3 Metz subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.