Our Metz vs Montpellier Prediction: 0-1
Metz vs Montpellier in the France Cup is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 11, 2026. We predict a narrow 0-1 victory for Montpellier, as their solid defense and clinical finishing could be enough to edge past Metz.
This Metz vs Montpellier 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
Metz's Last Match – Lorient vs Metz
Determined to get back to winning ways, Metz must win after their 1-1 France Ligue 1 draw against Lorient on January 4. In that match, Metz recorded 57% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lorient | 43% | 11 (6) | 1.35 | 30 |
 Metz | 57% | 4 (2) | 0.45 | 33 |
Montpellier's Last Match – Montpellier vs Dunkerque
After suffering a 1-3 France Ligue 2 loss to Dunkerque, Montpellier must win to get back on track. In that match, Montpellier had 49% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montpellier | 49% | 0 (4) | 1.33 | 32 |
 Dunkerque | 51% | 0 (11) | 1.9 | 39 |
Metz vs Montpellier Stats
Key Stats
| Metz | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.54 | Defence Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 1/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Metz are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Montpellier average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Metz 16-18
Montpellier 11-8
What are the odds for this match?
Metz to win: @1.909
Draw: @3.5
Montpellier to win: @3.75
Lineups
Metz: Ousmane Ba, Boubacar Traore, Urie-Michel Mboula, Malick Mbaye, Koffi Kouao, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Gauthier Hein, Sadibou Sane, Ibou Sane, Alpha Toure, Fode Ballo-Toure
Montpellier: Lucas Mincarelli, Alexandre Mendy, Everson, Nicolas Pays, Teji Savanier, Viktor Dzodic, Yanis Ali Issoufou, Julien Laporte, Becir Omeragic, Yael Mouanga, Enzo Tchato