6 March 2021 at 15:30
Match Summary
Metz defeated Valenciennes 4:0. The match was played in Coupe de France 2020. Goals were scored by F. Centonze 7′ (pen.), T. Ambrose 34′ (pen.), Vágner 61′, P. Sarr 89′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Valenciennes had 57% possession while Metz held 43%. Valenciennes had 18 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Metz. Valenciennes made 5 substitutions, Metz made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Valenciennes and Metz — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
Penalty
Match Statistics
Valenciennes had 57% possession against Metz's 43%. Valenciennes registered 18 shots (5 on target) while Metz managed 11 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 10–15.
Lineups
Valenciennes lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under O. Guégan, while Metz deployed a 3-4-1-2 under F. Antonetti.
Defensive Solidity
Valenciennes deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Metz's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Valenciennes field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Metz's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Valenciennes start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Metz averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: O. Guégan
Substitutes
Coach: F. Antonetti
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Valenciennes have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Metz show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Valenciennes vs Metz Head to Head Results
Valenciennes and Metz have met 6 times — Valenciennes won 1, Metz won 4, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2015. Metz leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (3 for the home side, 11 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Metz are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2019.
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Recent Meetings (6)
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