Our Lorient vs Metz Prediction: 2-1
Lorient vs Metz in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 11, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Lorient and Metz.
This Lorient vs Metz prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Lorient's Last Match – Laval vs Lorient
Lorient will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 France Ligue 2 defeat at the hands of Laval on January 4. In that match, Lorient controlled 58% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Laval | 42% | 0 (3) | 1.23 | 32 |
Lorient | 58% | 0 (5) | 1.21 | 50 |
Metz's Last Match – Metz vs Pau
Metz should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 France Ligue 2 draw against Pau on January 4. In that match, Metz saw 65% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Metz | 65% | 0 (2) | 1.69 | 64 |
Pau | 35% | 0 (3) | 0.78 | 33 |
Lorient vs Metz Stats
Key Stats
| Lorient | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lorient are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Metz average 0.9 scored and 0.5 conceded per game.
Lorient 22-7
Metz 9-5
What are the odds for this match?
Lorient to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.5
Metz to win: @3.9