Our Metz vs Rodez Aveyron Prediction: 3-1
Metz vs Rodez Aveyron in the France Ligue 2 is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday May 2, 2025. We predict a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams posing an attacking threat, over 2.5 goals is another solid betting option.
This Metz vs Rodez Aveyron 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 – Pau vs Metz
Metz will look to get back on track following a 1-2 France Ligue 2 loss against Pau on April 26. In that match, Metz recorded 66% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pau | 34% | 0 (5) | 3.37 | 37 |
Metz | 66% | 0 (3) | 1.83 | 71 |
Rodez Aveyron's Last Match – Rodez Aveyron vs Paris FC
Rodez Aveyron will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 France Ligue 2 draw with Paris FC on April 26. In that match, Rodez Aveyron had 43% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rodez Aveyron | 43% | 0 (3) | 1.71 | 57 |
Paris FC | 57% | 0 (2) | 0.63 | 51 |
Metz vs Rodez Aveyron Stats
Key Stats
| Metz | Rodez Aveyron | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 | Attacking Strength | 1.62 |
| 0.67 | Defence Strength | 1.29 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Metz are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Rodez Aveyron average 1.9 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Metz 24-13
Rodez Aveyron 19-12
What are the odds for this match?
Metz to win: @1.615
Draw: @4
Rodez Aveyron to win: @5
Lineups
Metz: Ababacar Moustapha Lo, Arnaud Bodart, Koffi Kouao, URIE-MICHEL GAB, Papa Amadou Diallo, Gauthier Hein, Matthieu Udol, Ibou Sane, Alpha Toure, Idrissa Gueye, Benjamin Stambouli
Rodez Aveyron: Till Cissokho, Raphael Lipinski, Abdel Hakim Abdallah, Mory Diaw, Wilitty Younoussa, Alexis Trouillet, Waniss Taibi, Noah Cadiou, Loni Quenabio, Timothee Nkada, Mohamed Bouchouari



Pau
Metz
Rodez Aveyron
Paris FC
Troyes
St Etienne
Red Star FC 93
Reims
Le Mans
Montpellier
Guingamp
Pau
Dunkerque
Annecy
Clermont Foot
Grenoble
Rodez Aveyron
Laval
Amiens
Boulogne
Nancy
SC Bastia