
League 1
19:05April 10, 2026
Regular season – 29
Orange velodrome
Referee: Stephanie Frappart, France


Marseille


Metz
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2.78
Expected Goals (xG)
0.49
Passing by
422 (87%)
Accurate passes
351 (84%)
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61
G
Papa Sy
7.2
d
Maxim Colin
5
d
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
5.3
38
d
Sadibou Sané
6.3
d
Koffi Kouao
12
M
Alfa Touré
6.9
20
M
Jessy Deminguet
6.6
M
George Tsitaishvili
49′
M
Gauthier Hein
70
M
Bouna Sarr
7.0
30
F
Habib Diallo (C)
6.2
Substitutes
4
d
Urie-Michel Mboula
15
d
Terry White
d
Fodé Ballo-Touré
1
G
Jonathan Fischer
21
M
Benjamin Stambouli
F
Lucas Michal
11
F
Giorgi Kvilitaia
9
F
Giorgi Abuashvili
F
Nathan Black

Ligue 1 Classification – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Marseille beat Metz 3-1 at the Orange Velodrome, with Igor Paixao’s second-half goal pulling the score back after Metz had briefly equalised.
Marseille secured a hard-fought 3-1 win over Metz in a crucial Ligue 1 match. Igor Paixao’s decisive strike early in the second half was a turning point. This result consolidated Marseille’s position in the top four.
Hosts Marseille entered the game in a solid fourth place, aiming to strengthen their bid for European qualification. Metz, on the other hand, stayed in 18th position. They desperately needed points to ignite their fight against relegation.
The match started with immediate offensive intent from Marseille. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring in the 13th minute. He converted a precise assist from Amine Gouiri. The Orange Velodrome erupted as the home side took an early lead.
Marseille continued to press their lead. They created several opportunities to extend their leadership. Metz defended resolutely, absorbing waves of attacks. Their goalkeeper made key saves.
Metz struggled to create clear chances against a dominant Marseille defence. The home team maintained control of possession. They looked comfortable heading into the break with the lead intact.
F. Medina received a yellow card for Marseille shortly before the break. This was the only reservation of the first period. Marseille held their one-goal lead at the whistle.
The second half promised more action as Metz looked for a way to get back into the game. Marseille wanted to consolidate their lead and secure victory. Both teams understood the importance of the next goal.
Marseille started the second half with renewed vigor. Igor Paixao doubled the lead in the 48th minute. Mason Greenwood made an excellent assist, setting up Paixao perfectly. The home crowd celebrated what looked like a comfortable cushion.
However, Metz responded almost immediately. Georgiy Tsitaishvili pulled one back for the visitors in the 49th minute. This sudden goal injected new life into the contest. Metz looked to build on their momentum.
The match became a more open and end-to-end match. Marseille pushed for a third goal to restore their two-goal lead. Metz fought hard to find an equaliser, showing resilience. Both managers made substitutions to influence the result.
Hamed Junior Traorè secured the victory for Marseille in the 90th+3rd minute. Greenwood again made a superb assist from the wing. Traorè’s late strike crushed Metz’s hopes and secured the points.
Marseille demonstrated their offensive prowess with a total of 18 shots, nine of which were on target. His expected goals (xG) stood at an impressive 2.78, reflecting his dominance. Metz managed just six shots with an xG of 0.49. Marseille controlled 54% of the possession throughout the match.
This 3-1 win strengthens Marseille’s hold on fourth place in Ligue 1. They now have 49 points from 28 games. Metz remain firmly in the relegation zone, facing a difficult battle for survival in the final stretch of the season.

