Football Result
Game Stats
Team Formations
In a captivating French Ligue 2 encounter on April 5, 2025, Caen and Metz battled to a 2-2 draw at the Stade Michel-d'Ornano. The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored a Metz win, but the match defied expectations. Caen, with a 4-4-2 formation, demonstrated resilience against Metz's dominant 4-2-3-1. Metz controlled possession with 68.1%, yet Caen capitalized on their opportunities, achieving a higher shot-on-target accuracy with 5 out of 10 shots compared to Metz's 3 out of 12.
The game unfolded with Kevin Guiton putting Metz ahead in the 42nd minute, only for Samuel Grandsir to equalize for Caen shortly after halftime in the 47th minute. Cheick Tidiane Sabaly then restored Metz's lead in the 61st minute, but Noé Lebreton leveled the score again for Caen in the 68th minute. Despite committing more fouls (16 compared to Metz's 10) and receiving more yellow cards (3 versus 1), Caen managed to secure a draw.
Considering their recent form, Caen has struggled, losing three of their last five matches before this draw, while Metz has been in excellent form, winning four of their last five before this draw. The draw reflects a deviation from Metz's winning streak.
Historically, recent head-to-head encounters have been closely contested.
Caen's next game is away against Rodez Aveyron, who have shown mixed form with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five. Given Caen's struggles and Rodez's home advantage, the match promises to be another tough test for Caen.
Metz, on the other hand, will host Red Star FC 93, who also have a mixed record of two wins, two losses and one draw in their last five, and Metz will be favorites to win at home, although Red Star FC 93 won the most recent head-to-head match.
Analyzing this game against previous matches shows that Caen's defense needs improvement, as they have conceded several goals recently. Metz will need to make sure that they convert their chances in the next games, as they have been dominant in possession but haven't always been able to convert that into goals.