Our Lyon vs Metz Prediction: 2-1
Lyon vs Metz in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 19:05 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Lyon 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
Lyon's Last Match – Lens vs Lyon
Lyon will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 France Ligue 1 victory over Lens on August 16. In that match, Lyon controlled 44% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lens | 56% | 11 (3) | 1.41 | 78 |
Lyon | 44% | 8 (2) | 1.26 | 24 |
Metz's Last Match – TSG Hoffenheim vs Metz
Metz will be looking to bounce back after a 0-8 Club Friendly List defeat against TSG Hoffenheim on August 9.
Lyon vs Metz Stats
Key Stats
| Lyon | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.37 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Lyon are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Metz average 2.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.