Strasbourg 2-1 Metz
Updated
Strasbourg won: Strasbourg 2-1 Metz in the Ligue 1 (Round 18) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026 at Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg. Strasbourg goals: Diego Moreira 12', Martial Godo 43'. Metz goals: Gauthier Hein 24' (pen). Expected goals: 1.09-1.08. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Guéla Doué (8.3).
Match report
Strasbourg beat Metz 2-1
Strasbourg edged Metz 2-1 at Stade de la Meinau on Sunday 18 January in Ligue 1.
Diego Moreira put Strasbourg ahead on 12' (1-0), Gauthier Hein levelled for Metz from the penalty spot on 24' (1-1) and Martial Godo restored Strasbourg's lead on 43' (2-1).
Strasbourg had 47% of the ball, shots were 14-9 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.09-1.08.
Guéla Doué (Strasbourg) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 30,612. Referee: Jérémie Pignard.
Match stats
| Strasbourg | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.09 | 1.08 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 433 (91%) | 464 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 1 |
| Total shots | 14 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 4 |
Lineups
Strasbourg (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders, Guéla Doué, Lucas Høgsberg, Ismaël Doukouré, Ben Chilwell, Samir El Mourabet, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo, Joaquin Panichelli
Metz (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer, Maxime Colin, Sadibou Sané, Terry Yegbe, Fodé Ballo, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Malick Mbaye, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Ibou Sané
Key events
- 12' · Goal · Diego Moreira (Strasbourg)
- 24' · Goal · Gauthier Hein (Metz)
- 25' · Yellow card · Valentin Barco (Strasbourg)
- 25' · Yellow card · Lucas Høgsberg (Strasbourg)
- 39' · Yellow card · Sadibou Sané (Metz)
- 43' · Goal · Martial Godo (Strasbourg)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)
- 58' · Yellow card · Terry Yegbe (Metz)
- 64' · Substitution · Abdoul Ouattara for Lucas Høgsberg (Strasbourg)
- 71' · Substitution · Alpha Toure for Jessy Deminguet (Metz)
- 72' · Substitution · Giorgi Abuashvili for Fodé Ballo (Metz)
- 80' · Substitution · Félix Lemaréchal for Martial Godo (Strasbourg)
- 80' · Substitution · Samuel Amo-Ameyaw for Julio Enciso (Strasbourg)
- 81' · Substitution · Joel Asoro for Ibou Sané (Metz)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Benjamin Stambouli for Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Metz)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Morgan Bokele for Malick Mbaye (Metz)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Kendry Paez for Diego Moreira (Strasbourg)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 1993: Strasbourg 13, draws 10, Metz 19.
Questions
Who won Strasbourg vs Metz?
Strasbourg won, 2-1 (Ligue 1) on Sun, 18 Jan 2026.
When and where is Strasbourg vs Metz?
Sun, 18 Jan 2026, 14:00 UTC at Stade de la Meinau, Strasbourg, Ligue 1.
What is the head-to-head record between Strasbourg and Metz?
In 42 league meetings since 1993: Strasbourg 13 wins, 10 draws, Metz 19 wins (goals 44-51).