Metz v Monaco result
Team pages: Metz · Monaco · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Metz 1–2 Monaco — Monaco won this Ligue 1 match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
What xG said
xG said Monaco: 1.59 to 1.15 in expected goals, from 15 shots to 13, ahead on xG from the 39th minute (per-shot expected goals for this match).
The result
Monaco won 2–1 at Metz in Ligue 1 on Saturday 2 May. Metz are winless in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions. Monaco are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Metz: J. Deminguet (49’, assisted by Gauthier Hein); Monaco: Folarin Balogun (61’, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche) and Ansu Fati (90’, assisted by Caio Henrique).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Ansu Fati’s goal on 90 minutes.
Discipline
R. Buquet showed two yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Monaco: Mamadou Coulibaly (62’) and Christian Mawissa Elebi (81’).
What it changes
Metz stay 18th after this result (32 league matches played). Metz have scored 32 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 21 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Metz have conceded 76 goals, the second-most of the 21 clubs.
Monaco move up from seventh to sixth (32 league matches played). Monaco have scored 60 goals, the fifth-most of the 21 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 34 games, ranked per game). Monaco have conceded 54 goals, the fifth-most of the 21 clubs.
Monaco have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Gauthier Hein (Metz) 6.9, J. Deminguet (Metz) 5.8 and Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco) 4.6 led the match.
Head-to-head
Monaco are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Metz, every meeting checked.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 67.4% of the time in the last 90 days (366 of 543).
Next up
Metz next travel to Montpellier on 6 November 2026.
Monaco next travel to Le Mans on 8 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Metz: Montpellier v Metz, Friday 6 November — the preview. Next for Monaco: Le Mans v Monaco, Sunday 8 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Metz 1–2 Monaco · Ligue 1
- Referee: R. Buquet
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Metz 0 · draws 1 · Monaco 5 · 4 goals/game
- Recent form: Metz 0W 3D 2L · Monaco 2W 2D 1L
Metz 1–2 Monaco (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 April 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Metz for / against | Line | Monaco for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.75our book | 2 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.25 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.13 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.88 for · 15.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.63 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 5.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 5 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.13 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.5 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.75 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Buquet — 2.83 yellow cards a game, 0.08 red cards, 21.42 fouls over 12 matches.
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Metz
Metz Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Fischer | 25 | 902250 min | 883.5 /90 | 532.1 /90 | 10 /90 |
| P. Sy | 6 | 88527 min | 254.3 /90 | 142.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Fischer n 8 | 90 | 3.1 |
| P. Sy n 7 | 88.1 | 3.6 |
Metz Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Kouao | 28 | 842357 min | 752.9 /90 | 301.1 /90 | 130.5 /90 | 1495.7 /90 | 331.3 /90 | 90.3 /90 |
| J. Gbamin | 27 | 852288 min | 502 /90 | 240.9 /90 | 120.5 /90 | 1084.2 /90 | 200.8 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| M. Colin | 22 | 781717 min | 382 /90 | 261.4 /90 | 100.5 /90 | 603.1 /90 | 110.6 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| Sadibou Sané | 21 | 841763 min | 452.3 /90 | 361.8 /90 | 180.9 /90 | 944.8 /90 | 191 /90 | 40.2 /90 |
| T. Yegbe | 20 | 841682 min | 150.8 /90 | 211.1 /90 | 150.8 /90 | 392.1 /90 | 170.9 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Tsitaishvili n 8 | 80.4 | 1 | 1.4 | T. Kehrer |
| K. Kouao n 8 | 81.3 | 1.2 | 1.5 | — |
| G. Hein n 8 | 72 | 0.8 | 0.3 | M. Akliouche |
| J. Deminguet n 8 | 68 | 1.2 | 1.8 | M. Akliouche |
| J. Gbamin n 8 | 81 | 1.3 | 0.4 | J. Teze |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Tsitaishvili n 8 | 80.4 | 0.8 |
| K. Kouao n 8 | 81.3 | 2.8 |
| G. Hein n 8 | 72 | 0.8 |
| J. Deminguet n 8 | 68 | 2.6 |
| J. Gbamin n 8 | 81 | 2.2 |
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Metz Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Diallo | 23 | 821875 min | 40.2 /90 | 10 /90 | 271.3 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 120.6 /90 | 130.6 /90 |
| Cheick Tidiane Sabaly | 13 | 74964 min | 00 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 100.9 /90 | 141.3 /90 |
| Giorgi Abuashvili | 13 | 39505 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 101.8 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 40.7 /90 | 40.7 /90 |
| Ibou Sané | 11 | 58638 min | 10.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 91.3 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 40.6 /90 |
| M. Bokele Mputu | 7 | 33234 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 20.8 /90 | 20.8 /90 | 51.9 /90 | 20.8 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Tsitaishvili n 8 | 80.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| K. Kouao n 8 | 81.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| G. Hein n 8 | 72 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| J. Deminguet n 8 | 68 | 1 | 0.5 |
| J. Gbamin n 8 | 81 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Tsitaishvili n 8 | 80.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| K. Kouao n 8 | 81.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| G. Hein n 8 | 72 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| J. Deminguet n 8 | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Gbamin n 8 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
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Monaco
Monaco Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Köhn | 28 | 902508 min | 873.1 /90 | 481.7 /90 | 10 /90 |
| L. Hrádecký | 16 | 891429 min | 513.2 /90 | 231.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| P. Köhn n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
| L. Hrádecký n 8 | 90 | 3.9 |
Monaco Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Kehrer | 36 | 863112 min | 792.3 /90 | 431.2 /90 | 331 /90 | 1975.7 /90 | 300.9 /90 | 100.3 /90 |
| Caio Henrique | 32 | 782506 min | 441.6 /90 | 260.9 /90 | 110.4 /90 | 983.5 /90 | 160.6 /90 | 30.1 /90 |
| Vanderson | 22 | 581278 min | 453.2 /90 | 322.3 /90 | 40.3 /90 | 835.8 /90 | 282 /90 | 50.4 /90 |
| K. Ouattara | 19 | 701330 min | 372.5 /90 | 201.4 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 815.5 /90 | 271.8 /90 | 40.3 /90 |
| M. Salisu | 18 | 901613 min | 271.5 /90 | 221.2 /90 | 311.7 /90 | 1005.6 /90 | 211.2 /90 | 50.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Akliouche n 8 | 72.5 | 1.4 | 1.6 | J. Deminguet |
| J. Teze n 8 | 80 | 0.4 | 0.4 | J. Gbamin |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 81.9 | 2.2 | 1.4 | — |
| T. Kehrer n 8 | 87.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | G. Tsitaishvili |
| Caio Henrique n 8 | 66.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Akliouche n 8 | 72.5 | 1.1 |
| J. Teze n 8 | 80 | 2.3 |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 81.9 | 0 |
| T. Kehrer n 8 | 87.4 | 3 |
| Caio Henrique n 8 | 66.1 | 1.5 |
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Monaco Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Balogun | 40 | 752995 min | 180.5 /90 | 40.1 /90 | 862.6 /90 | 471.4 /90 | 290.9 /90 | 170.5 /90 |
| M. Biereth | 25 | 521294 min | 50.3 /90 | 20.1 /90 | 171.2 /90 | 110.8 /90 | 171.2 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| Ansu Fati | 25 | 461146 min | 100.8 /90 | 00 /90 | 312.4 /90 | 221.7 /90 | 181.4 /90 | 151.2 /90 |
| G. Ilenikhena | 11 | 34372 min | 10.2 /90 | 00 /90 | 122.9 /90 | 51.2 /90 | 20.5 /90 | 10.2 /90 |
| Paris Josua Brunner | 3 | 3089 min | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 00 /90 | 11 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Akliouche n 8 | 72.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| J. Teze n 8 | 80 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 81.9 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| T. Kehrer n 8 | 87.4 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Caio Henrique n 8 | 66.1 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Akliouche n 8 | 72.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| J. Teze n 8 | 80 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| F. Balogun n 8 | 81.9 | 1 | 0.1 |
| T. Kehrer n 8 | 87.4 | 0 | 0 |
| Caio Henrique n 8 | 66.1 | 0 | 0.2 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Metz | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% | Possession | 66% |
| 1.22 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.25 |
| 13 | Shots | 15 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 10 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 5 | Corners | 9 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 10 | Fouls | 15 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 0 |
| 295 | Passes | 584 |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 86% |
Metz Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Sy | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Sarr | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Sadibou Sané | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Yegbe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| G. Tsitaishvili | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Gbamin | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| G. Hein | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Deminguet | 81 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| G. Kvilitaia | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Mbala | 74 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Stambouli | 73 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| B. Munongo sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Giorgi Abuashvili sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Pandore sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Diallo sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Monaco Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Hrádecký | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| D. Zakaria | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| T. Kehrer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Teze | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Akliouche | 90 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Balogun | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| C. Mawissa Elebi | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. Golovin | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| L. Camara | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| P. Pogba | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. Adingra | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| A. Bamba sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| M. Coulibaly sub | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.5 |
| Ansu Fati sub | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| M. Biereth sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Caio Henrique sub | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
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 Metz v Monaco — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-09-21 Monaco 5–2 Metz
- 2024-03-30 Metz 2–5 Monaco
- 2023-10-22 Monaco 2–1 Metz
- 2022-04-03 Metz 1–2 Monaco
- 2021-12-05 Monaco 4–0 Metz
- 2021-04-06 Monaco 0–0 Metz
Shot Map and Expected Goals
Metz 1.15 xG from 13 shots, Monaco 1.59 from 15. Every mark is one shot, placed where it was taken and sized by the chance it had of becoming a goal. Filled marks with a white ring are goals.
| Team | Shots | Goals | xG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | 13 | 1 | 1.15 |
| Monaco | 15 | 2 | 1.59 |
Shot locations and expected-goals values from per-shot data. Per-shot tables, situation and shot-type breakdowns are part of TACTIX Pro.
Expected Goals Race
At half-time, xG was level: Metz 0.31, Monaco 0.46. At full time, Monaco led on xG, 1.59 to 1.15. The widest gap was 0.61 xG to Monaco, in the 69th minute.
The Full Post-Match Picture
Pro members see this match shot by shot — every attempt with its expected-goals value, the situation and shot-type breakdowns, the xG timeline, and how the model’s pre-match probabilities compared with what happened. Plus every market the model graded for this fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Metz v Monaco?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Metz v Monaco was Over 2.5 goals.
- What is the head-to-head record between Metz and Monaco?
- In their last 6 meetings, Metz won 0, Monaco won 5 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Metz and Monaco?
- Recent form — Metz 0W 3D 2L; Monaco 2W 2D 1L.
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