Ligue 1
7:05 PMApril 10, 2026
Common Season – 29
Orange Vélodrome
Referee: Stephanie Frappart, France
Marseille
Metz
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2.78
Anticipated objectives (xG)
0.49
Passing
422 (87%)
Correct passes
351 (84%)
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61
G
Pape Sy
D
Maxime Colin
56′ Holding
5
D
Jean-Philippe Gbamin
38
D
Sadibou Sané
D
Koffi Kouao
84′ Roughing
12
M
Alpha Touré
20
M
Jessy Deminguet
M
Georgiy Tsitaishvili
49′
M
Gauthier Hein
49′
70
M
Bouna Sarr
30
F
Habib Diallo (C)
Substitutes
4
D
Urie-Michel Mboula
15
D
Terry Yegbe
D
Fodé Ballo-Touré
82′ Changed by M. Colin
1
G
Jonathan Fischer
21
M
Benjamin Stambouli
F
Lucas Michal
87′ Changed by A. Toure
11
F
Giorgi Kvilitaia
9
F
Giorgi Abuashvili
F
Nathan Mbala
81′ Changed by J. Deminguet
Ligue 1 Standings – Ligue 1
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- Champions League Qualification
- UEFA Europa League
- Convention League Qualification
- Relegation Playoffs
- Relegation
Marseille defeated Metz 3-1 on the Orange Vélodrome, with Igor Paixao’s second-half objective restoring their lead after Metz had briefly equalised.
Marseille secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over struggling Metz in a vital Ligue 1 encounter. Igor Paixao’s decisive strike early within the second half proved to be a turning level. This consequence solidified Marseille’s place within the prime 4.
The hosts, Marseille, entered the match in stable fourth place, aiming to strengthen their European qualification bid. Metz, conversely, languished in 18th place. They desperately wanted factors to ignite their struggle towards relegation.
The sport started with fast attacking intent from Marseille. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened the scoring within the thirteenth minute. He transformed a exact help from Amine Gouiri. The Orange Vélodrome erupted as the house facet took an early lead.
Marseille continued to press their benefit. They created a number of alternatives to increase their lead. Metz defended resolutely, absorbing waves of assaults. Their goalkeeper made key saves.
Metz struggled to create clear-cut possibilities towards a dominant Marseille defence. The house workforce maintained management of possession. They seemed comfy heading into the break with their lead intact.
F. Medina acquired a yellow card for Marseille simply earlier than half-time. This was the one reserving of the primary interval. Marseille held their one-goal benefit on the whistle.
The second half promised extra motion as Metz sought a approach again into the sport. Marseille aimed to consolidate their lead and safe the win. Each groups understood the significance of the following objective.
Marseille began the second half with renewed vigour. Igor Paixao doubled their lead within the forty eighth minute. Mason Greenwood offered a wonderful help, organising Paixao completely. The house crowd celebrated what appeared like a cushty cushion.
Nevertheless, Metz responded nearly instantly. Georgiy Tsitaishvili pulled one again for the guests within the forty ninth minute. This sudden objective injected new life into the competition. Metz seemed to construct on their momentum.
The match turned a extra open and end-to-end affair. Marseille pushed for a 3rd objective to revive their two-goal lead. Metz fought exhausting to seek out an equaliser, exhibiting resilience. Substitutions had been made by each managers to affect the end result.
Hamed Junior Traorè sealed the victory for Marseille within the 90+3 minute. Greenwood as soon as once more delivered an outstanding help from the flank. Traorè’s late strike crushed any lingering Metz hopes and secured the factors.
Marseille demonstrated their attacking prowess with 18 complete pictures, 9 of which had been heading in the right direction. Their anticipated objectives (xG) stood at a powerful 2.78, reflecting their dominance. Metz managed solely six pictures with an xG of 0.49. Marseille managed 54% of possession all through the match.
This 3-1 win strengthens Marseille’s grip on fourth place in Ligue 1. They now boast 49 factors from 28 video games. Metz stays firmly within the relegation zone, going through a troublesome battle for survival within the season’s last stretch.
