Our Strasbourg vs Metz Prediction: 3-1
Strasbourg vs Metz in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 18, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Strasbourg 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
Strasbourg's Last Match – Avranches vs Strasbourg
Strasbourg will aim to maintain their momentum following a 6-0 France Cup triumph against Avranches on January 10. In that match, Strasbourg saw 53% of the ball and 15 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avranches | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 41 |
Strasbourg | 53% | 0 (15) | - | 41 |
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 controlled 57% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lorient | 43% | 11 (6) | 1.35 | 30 |
Metz | 57% | 4 (2) | 0.45 | 33 |
Strasbourg vs Metz Stats
Key Stats
| Strasbourg | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.83 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Strasbourg are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Metz average 1.6 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Strasbourg 16-8
Metz 16-18
What are the odds for this match?
Strasbourg to win: @1.55
Draw: @4
Metz to win: @5.75



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