FranceMatches analysed: 582023–2026Mathieu Vernice: referee stats
Mathieu Vernice (France) has shown 4.85 cards per game in 58 analysed matches — +18% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: very strict.
Very strict · +18%Upcoming matches with Mathieu Vernice
| Date | Match | Exp. cards | Over 3.5 | Over 4.5 | Both booked | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sept 18:45 | Lyon – RennesLigue 1 | 4.33.9 | 61%54% | 42%36% | 77% | 22% | 20% |
Model probabilities: the referee’s card rate combined with both teams’ discipline, shrunk toward the league average when the sample is small. League average in grey for comparison.
Referee radar
Percentile among 1541 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.
Cards per match (last 20 matches)
Mathieu Vernice by competition
| Competition | Matches | Cards/g | League avg | vs league | Penalty | Red card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 45 | 4.76 | 4.02 | +15% | 27% | 22% |
| Ligue 2 | 8 | 4.88 | 3.96 | +10% | 25% | 50% |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 5.50 | 3.75 | +7% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa Conference League | 2 | 7.00 | 4.34 | +10% | 0% | 0% |
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 3.00 | 3.98 | −2% | 0% | 0% |
Last matches refereed by Mathieu Vernice
| Date | Match | Score | Cards (home–away) | Fouls | Pen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Sept | Toulouse – LilleLigue 1 | 0:1 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Sat 22 Aug | Lens – AuxerreLigue 1 | 5:2 | 3 | 27 | 3 |
| Wed 22 Jul | Spartak Trnava – CSKA 1948UEFA Europa Conference League | 0:0 | 5 | — | 0 |
| Thu 9 Jul | Vojvodina – Ferencvarosi TCUEFA Europa League | 1:2 | 3 | — | 0 |
| Sun 17 May | Stade Brestois 29 – AngersLigue 1 | 1:1 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Fri 8 May | Lens – NantesLigue 1 | 1:0 | 3 | 30 | 0 |
| Sun 26 Apr | Paris FC – LilleLigue 1 | 0:1 | 10 | 22 | 1 |
| Sat 11 Apr | Rennes – AngersLigue 1 | 2:1 | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Sun 22 Mar | Nantes – StrasbourgLigue 1 | 2:3 | 6 | 32 | 0 |
| Sun 8 Mar | Lens – MetzLigue 1 | 3:0 | 3 | 29 | 0 |
| Fri 27 Feb | Bastia – AnnecyLigue 2 | 0:2 | 5 | 27 | 1 |
| Sun 22 Feb | Angers – LilleLigue 1 | 0:1 | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Sat 7 Feb | Nantes – LyonLigue 1 | 0:1 | 8 | 24 | 0 |
| Wed 4 Feb | Lorient – Paris FCCoupe de France | 2:0 | 5 | 26 | 0 |
| Fri 23 Jan | Auxerre – Paris Saint GermainLigue 1 | 0:1 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
How the numbers are calculated
Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). “vs league” compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.
Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.
Frequently asked questions
How many cards does Mathieu Vernice give per game?
On average 4.85 cards per game in 58 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 4.01).
Is Mathieu Vernice a strict referee?
Compared with the leagues where Mathieu Vernice officiates, the card count is +18% – profile: very strict. A red card appeared in 24% of these matches.
How often do matches with Mathieu Vernice go over 4.5 cards?
Over 4.5 cards in 53% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 69%. Both teams were booked in 83%.
Does Mathieu Vernice give many penalties?
A penalty was awarded in 24% of matches refereed by Mathieu Vernice.
Which match will Mathieu Vernice referee next?
Lyon – Rennes (Ligue 1) on 19.09.2026. Card probabilities for this match are shown above.