Our Metz vs Nantes Prediction: 1-2
Metz vs Nantes in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 15:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Metz vs Nantes 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 – Rennes vs Metz
Metz will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 France Ligue 1 draw against Rennes on March 22. In that match, Metz recorded 32% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rennes | 68% | 18 (9) | 1.52 | 80 |
 Metz | 32% | 6 (3) | 0.32 | 23 |
Nantes's Last Match – Nantes vs Strasbourg
Nantes will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 France Ligue 1 loss to Strasbourg on March 22. In that match, Nantes recorded 37% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nantes | 37% | 12 (7) | 1.67 | 31 |
 Strasbourg | 63% | 12 (8) | 2.14 | 40 |
Metz vs Nantes Stats
Key Stats
| Metz | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.72 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.2 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 0/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Metz are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Nantes average 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Metz 7-22
Nantes 9-18
What are the odds for this match?
Metz to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.3
Nantes to win: @2.55
Lineups
Metz (4-2-3-1) : Pape Sy, Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Urie-Michel Mboula, Maxime Colin, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jessy Deminguet, Bouna Sarr, Gauthier Hein, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Habib Diallo
Nantes (4-1-4-1) : Anthony Lopes, Frederic Guilbert, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Francis Coquelin, Fabien Centonze, Mohamed Kaba, Johann Lepenant, Matthis Abline, Ignatius Kpene Ganago