Watch Lyon vs Metz
Groupama StadiumDécines-Charpieu
E. WattellierReferee
Scorers—
Lyon vs Metz was played in Ligue 1 (Round 2) on Saturday 23 August 2025 at 22:05 (GMT+3) at Groupama Stadium, Décines-Charpieu, refereed by E. Wattellier, and ended 3-0.
Match Timeline
First half
C. TolissoGoal2-0Assist: A. Maitland-Niles
Second half
54′
B. TraoréYellow card
62′
Off G. AbuashviliOn M. Bokele Mputu
Off G. TsitaishviliOn Ibou Sané
Off P. ŠulcOn A. Karabec
Off C. TolissoOn K. Merah
Off AbnerOn N. Tagliafico
82′
K. KouaoYellow card
A. KarabecGoal3-0
Off Clinton MataOn R. Kluivert
Off M. FofanaOn Afonso Moreira
No highlights yet
Match momentum
Pressure over match minutes
Lyon85%
Home side pressing and controlling
Metz15%
0'83'83'
Top Trends
Team Form
Last 5 matches
Smart Facts
16Previous meetings between the two teams in all competitions
3.2Average goals per match between the two teams
69%of recent meetings ended in a win for Lyon
Team Stars
Top-rated player of each team from match stats
Scoring Periods
LyonHome3goals
MetzAwayAttack Direction
LyonFocus: central areas
MetzFocus: left flank
L 25%C 50%R 25%
R 20%C 20%L 60%
Win Probability
Draw
28%Most likely reasons
Preliminary analysis (home advantage) — updates when the model is available.
Upcoming match
Per teamFriday 9/1021:45Ligue 1
LensMatch details ›
Match info
Date23/08 · 22:05
RoundRegular Season - 2
StadiumGroupama Stadium · Décines-Charpieu
RefereeE. Wattellier
CompetitionLigue 1
Official lineup confirmed
Confirmed by both clubs and the federation
Lyon
Home · Starting XI53%Possession47%
Possession & Passing
542Total passes485
500Accurate passes442
92%Pass accuracy91%
Attack & Shots
8Shots on target2
3Shots off target3
13Total shots11
9Shots inside box7
4Shots outside box4
4Corners3
2.77Expected goals0.56
0.07goals_prevented0.07
3Goals0
Defense & Goalkeeping
2Blocked shots6
2Saves5
Discipline & Fouls
13Fouls15
1Offsides3
5Substitutions4
Additional Stats
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
Shot map
Summary available — shot coordinates are not available for this match.
13 shots · 8 on target · 3 goals
xG 2.77
11 shots · 2 on target · 0 goals
xG 0.56
Official man of the match
31 playersMan of the matchM. FofanaLyon8.6
Top rated
1Player statistics
Sorted by rating
M. FofanaMidfielder · #11G 18.6
A. Maitland-NilesDefender · #98A 18.2
T. MortonMidfielder · #238.0
R. DescampsGoalkeeper · #407.9
T. TessmannMidfielder · #67.7
M. NiakhatéDefender · #197.6
A. KarabecMidfielder · #7G 17.3
C. TolissoMidfielder · #8G 17.2
Clinton MataDefender · #227.2
P. ŠulcMidfielder · #10A 16.7
AbnerDefender · #166.6
K. MerahMidfielder · #446.6
R. KluivertDefender · #216.6
Afonso MoreiraForward · #176.5
N. TagliaficoDefender · #36.5
G. MikautadzeForward · #696.3
A. TouréMidfielder · #127.2
J. FischerGoalkeeper · #16.9
I. GueyeForward · #186.7
Sadibou SanéDefender · #386.7
B. MadjoForward · #246.6
G. HeinMidfielder · #106.6
Ibou SanéForward · #236.6
M. Bokele MputuForward · #196.6
J. GbaminDefender · #56.5
U. MboulaDefender · #46.5
B. StambouliMidfielder · #216.3
G. AbuashviliMidfielder · #96.3
B. TraoréMidfielder · #86.2
G. TsitaishviliMidfielder · #76.2
K. KouaoDefender · #396.0
League table
Ligue 1
LyonMetz
#TeamPGDPtsForm
- Champions League
- Europa League
- Conference League
- Relegation
Previous Meetings

16previous matches
Lyon
11Win (69%)
2Draw (13%)
Metz
3Win (19%)

3813
2.4—0.8goals/match
Since 2014Meeting history
- Ligue 125 Jan 2026
Metz2 - 5Lyon
- Ligue 123 Feb 2024
Metz1 - 2Lyon
- Ligue 15 Nov 2023
Lyon1 - 1Metz
- Coupe de France7 Jan 2023
Lyon2 - 1Metz
- Ligue 18 May 2022
Metz3 - 2Lyon
- Ligue 122 Dec 2021
Lyon1 - 1Metz
- Ligue 117 Jan 2021
Lyon0 - 1Metz
- Ligue 16 Dec 2020
Metz1 - 3Lyon
- Ligue 121 Feb 2020
Metz0 - 2Lyon
- Ligue 126 Oct 2019
Lyon2 - 0Metz
- Ligue 18 Apr 2018
Metz0 - 5Lyon
- Ligue 129 Oct 2017
Lyon2 - 0Metz
- Ligue 15 Apr 2017
Metz0 - 3Lyon
- Ligue 126 Feb 2017
Lyon5 - 0Metz
- Ligue 125 Jan 2015
Lyon2 - 0Metz
- Ligue 131 Aug 2014
Metz2 - 1Lyon
Fans' prediction
Who wins? Everyone can vote
Voting is closed
Total votes: 0
Comments
0Comments are for membersSign in to share your take on the matchSign in
Be the first to comment.