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 – Metz vs Montpellier
Metz must win to recover from their recent 0-4 France Cup defeat against Montpellier on January 11 and regain momentum. In that match, Metz controlled 50% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Metz | 50% | 9 (4) | 1.24 | 42 |
 Montpellier | 50% | 10 (4) | 2.43 | 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 | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Strasbourg are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Metz average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Strasbourg 16-8
Metz 15-16
What are the odds for this match?
Strasbourg to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.5
Metz to win: @6
Lineups
Strasbourg (4-2-3-1) : Mike Penders, Guela Doue, Lucas Hogsberg, Ismael Doukoure, Ben Chilwell, Samir El Mourabet, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo, Joaquin Panichelli
Metz (4-2-3-1) : Jonathan Fischer, Maxime Colin, Ibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Fode Ballo-Toure, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Malick Mbaye, Gauthier Hein, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Sadibou Sane