Lyon v Metz result
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Lyon 1–1 Metz — this Ligue 1 match was drawn.
The result
Lyon and Metz drew 1–1 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 on Sunday 5 November.
Lyon are winless in their last 11 matches.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Metz: A. Jallow (77’, assisted by Lamine Camara); Lyon: S. Alvero (84’, assisted by R. Cherki).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Lyon out-shot Metz 15 to 11 and created the better chances, 1.89 xG to 0.68 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
Discipline
B. Millot showed two yellow cards — against 3.4 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Lyon: Sinaly Diomandé (19’); Metz: Kevin Van Den Kerkhof (88’).
What it changes
Metz are winless in their last six matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, S. Alvero (Lyon) 8.8, Danley Jean Jacques (Metz) 6.3 and Maxence Caqueret (Lyon) 6.1 led the match.
Next up
Lyon next host Nice on 18 October 2026.
Metz next travel to Dunkerque on 23 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Lyon: Lyon v Nice, Sunday 18 October — the preview. Next for Metz: Dunkerque v Metz, Friday 23 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Lyon 1–1 Metz · Ligue 1
- Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais · Lyon
- Referee: B. Millot
- Head-to-head (last 6): Lyon 3 · draws 1 · Metz 2 · 2.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Lyon 0W 2D 3L · Metz 0W 1D 4L
Lyon 1–1 Metz (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 29 October 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Lyon for / against | Line | Metz for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.63 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.29 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.57 for · 15 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9 for · 15.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.86 for · 5.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.13 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.43 for · 11.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.29 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: B. Millot — 3.43 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 26.14 fouls over 7 matches (1.29 to the home side, 2.14 to the away side).
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Alvero n 8 | 67.9 | 2.8 | 3.1 | — |
| Ernest Nuamah n 6 | 59.5 | 2.8 | 0.5 | — |
| S. Kumbedi n 8 | 67.5 | 2.5 | 1.5 | — |
| A. Lacazette n 8 | 86.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 | — |
| J. Lepenant n 8 | 36.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lacazette n 8 | 86.8 | 3 | 1 |
| Ernest Nuamah n 6 | 59.5 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 68.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| R. Cherki n 8 | 57 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 49.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Lacazette n 8 | 86.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 49.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| D. Ćaleta-Car n 8 | 84.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| C. Tolisso n 8 | 68.4 | 0.3 | 0 |
| S. Alvero n 8 | 67.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Akouokou n 8 | 40.4 | 4.7 |
| B. Barcola n 8 | 45.3 | 4.2 |
| Jeffinho n 8 | 49.6 | 3.6 |
| S. Kumbedi n 8 | 67.5 | 3.3 |
| S. Alvero n 8 | 67.9 | 2.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
| R. Riou n 8 | 84.4 | 2.5 |
Metz
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mbaye n 5 | 30.4 | 3 | 2.4 | — |
| Ó. Estupiñán n 8 | 39.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | — |
| A. Atta n 8 | 30 | 2.3 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Camara n 8 | 73.9 | 1.8 | 2 | — |
| J. Asoro n 8 | 60.6 | 1.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Jallow n 8 | 59.9 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| S. Elisor n 8 | 45.9 | 2 | 1 |
| G. Mikautadze n 8 | 65.4 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| B. Tetteh n 8 | 37.6 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Kevin Van Den Kerkhof n 8 | 49.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Van Den Kerkhof n 8 | 49.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| G. Mikautadze n 8 | 65.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| J. Asoro n 8 | 60.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| A. Jallow n 8 | 59.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Tetteh n 8 | 37.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Camara n 8 | 73.9 | 3.2 |
| M. Mbaye n 5 | 30.4 | 3 |
| H. Maïga n 8 | 19.1 | 2.9 |
| Cheick Tidiane Sabaly n 8 | 64 | 2.8 |
| J. Asoro n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandre Oukidja n 8 | 90 | 4.8 |
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Match statistics & details
| Lyon | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 67% | Possession | 33% |
| 1.89 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 |
| 15 | Shots | 11 |
| 4 | Shots on target | 5 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 8 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 4 | Corners | 9 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 16 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 644 | Passes | 306 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 79% |
Lyon player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Lopes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| S. Diomandé | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. O'Brien | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| S. Kumbedi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| S. Alvero | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Caqueret | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7.3 |
| N. Tagliafico | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Lacazette | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Clinton Mata | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Mahamadou Diawara | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Mama Baldé | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| R. Cherki sub | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Ernest Nuamah sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jeffinho sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
Metz player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Colin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Ismaël Traoré | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Hérelle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Udol | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Camara | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Kevin Van Den Kerkhof | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| Danley Jean Jacques | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| A. Jallow | 88 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Asoro | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Elisor | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Alexandre Oukidja | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Guillaume Dietsch sub | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Joseph N'Duquidi sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Ibou Sané sub | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| K. N'Doram sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Fali Candé sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | – |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Lyon v Metz — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-01-07 Lyon 2–1 Metz
- 2022-05-08 Metz 3–2 Lyon
- 2021-12-22 Lyon 1–1 Metz
- 2021-01-17 Lyon 0–1 Metz
- 2020-12-06 Metz 1–3 Lyon
- 2020-02-21 Metz 0–2 Lyon
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Lyon and Metz?
- In their last 6 meetings, Lyon won 3, Metz won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Lyon and Metz?
- Recent form — Lyon 0W 2D 3L; Metz 0W 1D 4L.
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