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Metz vs Monaco

Ligue 1Full time · 2 May 2026
Metz

Metz

Lost · xG 0.57DLLDLLast 5
Full time
1 — 2
90+4'
⚽ Jessy Deminguet 49' · ⚽ Folarin Balogun 61' · ⚽ Ansu Fati 90'

Monaco

Won · xG 0.74LLWDDLast 5
Monaco
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Monaco · last goal · 90'
48
52
Metz · 0.57 xG0.74 xG · Monaco
Match StoryFull breakdown

Metz 1–2 Monaco

Monaco ground out a 2-1 victory at Metz on Saturday evening, keeping the pressure on the league leaders as the Ligue 1 title race enters its final straight.

Ligue 1Sat 2 May, 18:00
Key Takeaways
Result

Monaco claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.

Goals

Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Monaco end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLigue 1
First Goal
Jessy Deminguet
49'⚽
Jessy Deminguet
Gauthier HeinAssist: Gauthier Hein
Match Report
Monaco Win 2-1 at Metz to Keep Title Race Alive
JTJay Thompson

Monaco Win 2-1 at Metz to Keep Title Race Alive

Monaco ground out a 2-1 victory at Metz on Saturday evening, keeping the pressure on the league leaders as the Ligue 1 title race enters its final straight.

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Key Events
  1. 49'
    MetzJessy DeminguetJessy Deminguet
    assist: Gauthier Hein
  2. 58'
    MonacoAladji BambaAladji Bamba
    off: Paul Pogba
  3. 58'
    MonacoAnsu FatiAnsu Fati
    off: Simon Adingra
  4. 58'
    MonacoMamadou CoulibalyMamadou Coulibaly
    off: Lamine Camara
  5. 61'
    MonacoFolarin BalogunFolarin Balogun
    assist: Maghnes Akliouche
  6. 62'
    MonacoMamadou CoulibalyMamadou Coulibaly
    Foul
  7. 73'
    MetzBelieve MunongoBelieve Munongo
    off: Benjamin Stambouli
  8. 74'
    MetzGiorgi AbuashviliGiorgi Abuashvili
    off: Nathan Mbala
  9. 74'
    MonacoMika BierethMika Biereth
    off: Aleksandr Golovin
  10. 81'
    MetzHabib DialloHabib Diallo
  11. 81'
    MonacoChristian MawissaChristian Mawissa
    Foul
  12. 81'
    Metz
    off: Jessy Deminguet
  13. 84'
    MonacoCaio HenriqueCaio Henrique
    off: Christian Mawissa
  14. 90+1'
    MonacoAnsu FatiAnsu Fati
    assist: Caio Henrique
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Metz 0.57 xGMonaco 0.74 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Ligue 1 standings.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Metz vs Monaco?

The match finished 1-2 to Monaco.

Who won Metz vs Monaco?

Monaco won the match 2-1.

When did Metz vs Monaco take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Metz fell to Monaco 1-2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Our model favored Monaco at 51 percent probability, but the pick missed as the hosts mounted a competitive display. Both sides continued their recent pattern of both teams scoring; Metz have now registered goals in five straight matches, while Monaco extended their own BTTS run. The result leaves Metz searching for consistency after mixed recent form. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result lifted Monaco to 6th position, consolidating their mid-table standing with three points. Metz remained 18th, their points tally unchanged and their defensive crisis deepening; they have now lost three of their last five. Our model flagged both sides' vulnerability at the back, with neither recording a clean sheet in recent weeks. The gap between them widened further.

Metz v Monaco · Ligue 1 · 02/05/2026, 18:00:00