Match report

Strasbourg Defeats Metz 2-1 in Intense Ligue 1 Clash

Strasbourg
Strasbourg
2–1
FT
Metz
Metz
Jan 18, 2026

Strasbourg held off a spirited comeback attempt by Metz to secure a narrow 2-1 victory in their Ligue 1 clash. The match was marked by early goals and tactical adjustments that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout. Goals from D. Moreira and Martial Godo for Strasbourg were crucial, while G. Hein's penalty did little to deter Strasbourg’s momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Strasbourg: 2 goals (D. Moreira at 12', Martial Godo at 43')
  • • Metz: 1 goal (G. Hein from penalty at 24')
  • • Yellow cards for Strasbourg's V. Barco and several Metz players highlighted the intensity of the match.
  • • Strasbourg made three substitutions, bringing on Lucas Høgsberg, J. Enciso, and Martial Godo with replacements.
  • • Metz had multiple late-game changes, including Gbamin and Stambouli entering to push for an equalizer.

Lineups

Strasbourg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 39 M. Penders (G)
  • 22 G. Doue (D)
  • 24 L. Hogsberg (D)
  • 6 I. Doukoure (D)
  • 3 B. Chilwell (D)
  • 32 V. Barco (M)
  • 29 S. El Mourabet (M)
  • 7 D. Moreira (M)
  • 19 J. Enciso (M)
  • 20 M. Godo (M)
  • 9 J. Panichelli (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Johnsson
  • 5 A. Sylla
  • 42 A. Ouattara
  • 27 S. Amo-Ameyaw
  • 80 F. Lemarechal
  • 83 R. Luis
  • 16 K. Paez
  • 11 S. Nanasi
  • 25 G. Yassine

Metz

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Fischer (G)
  • 2 M. Colin (D)
  • 38 S. Sane (D)
  • 15 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 97 F. Ballo-Toure (D)
  • 20 J. Deminguet (M)
  • 5 J. Gbamin (M)
  • 11 M. Mbaye (M)
  • 10 G. Hein (M)
  • 7 G. Tsitaishvili (M)
  • 23 I. Sane (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 O. Ba
  • 4 U. Mboula
  • 25 C. Melieres
  • 12 A. Toure
  • 21 B. Stambouli
  • 32 B. Munongo
  • 9 G. Abuashvili
  • 19 M. Bokele Mputu
  • 99 J. Asoro

Timeline

  1. Strasbourg
    12' Strasbourg Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Moreira · Assist: J. Enciso
  2. Metz
    24' Metz Goal · Penalty
    G. Hein
  3. Strasbourg
    25' Strasbourg Card · Yellow Card
    V. Barco

    Argument

  4. Metz
    39' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    S. Sane

    Foul

  5. Strasbourg
    43' Strasbourg Goal · Normal Goal
    Martial Godo · Assist: G. Doue
  6. Metz
    45'+2 Metz Card · Yellow Card
    G. Tsitaishvili

    Foul

  7. Metz
    58' Metz Card · Yellow Card
    T. Yegbe

    Foul

  8. Strasbourg
    64' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lucas Høgsberg · On: Abdoul Ouattara
  9. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Deminguet · On: A. Toure
  10. Metz
    72' Metz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: G. Abuashvili
  11. Strasbourg
    80' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Enciso · On: S. Amo-Ameyaw
  12. Strasbourg
    80' Strasbourg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Martial Godo · On: F. Lemarechal
  13. Metz
    81' Metz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Sane · On: J. Asoro
  14. Metz
    90'+1 Metz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gbamin · On: B. Stambouli
  15. Metz
    90'+1 Metz subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Mbaye · On: M. Bokele Mputu

Match Stats

Stat Strasbourg Metz
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 90% 88%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 9
Corners 4 1
Total Passes 479 525
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.12 1.08
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 433 463
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Moreira's early goal at the 12-minute mark set Strasbourg on course with a quick lead.
  • ▸ The introduction of Lucas Høgsberg and J. Enciso as substitutes provided fresh energy for Strasbourg, maintaining their advantage.