Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 19:00
Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
Metz

Metz

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Lorient

Lorient

Metz vs Lorient predictions & stats

Top pick Lorient 59%, Over 2.5 goals 51%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 1.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
42%vs54%
Metz / Lorient
Avg Goals/Game
0.96vs1.42
Combined avg: 2.38
Form
LLLLLvsWDDDW
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs19%
Metz / Lorient

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
L
L
L
L
Away Team - Form
W
D
D
D
W
13
Points
37
3
Wins
9
4
Draws
10
19
Losses
7
25
Goals For
37
60
Goals Against
40
0.96
Avg Goals For/Game
1.42
11
Goals For 1st Half
16
29
Goals Against 1st Half
15
14
Goals For 2nd Half
21
31
Goals Against 2nd Half
25
4
Clean Sheets
5
11
Failed to Score
7
42%
BTTS %
54%
Ligue 1 Standings

Current league table

#TeamPGDPts
125+3257
226+2656
326+2049
426+1347
526+744
626+843
726+643
826+937
926-337
1026-236
1126+534
1226-932
1326-1228
1426-1227
1526-1627
1626-1719
1725-2017
1826-3513
Deep Analysis

Team Insights

Style of play and derived stats from match data this season

49%
Possession %
45%
456
Passes/Game
426
86%
Pass Accuracy %
84%
9.5
Shots/Game
11.5
3.1
Shots on Target/Game
3.9
5.8
Shots Inside Box/Game
7.4
3.8
Shots Outside Box/Game
4.2
4.1
Corners/Game
3.2
11.5
Fouls/Game
9.7
3.6
Saves/Game
2.3
9.9
Shots per Goal
8.1
3.2
Shots on Target per Goal
2.7
11
Games with More Possession
7
14
Games with Less Possession
16
0.8
Goals/Game when More Possession
1.6
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
1.3
0%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
43%
7
Points Won (Last 10 min)
7
6
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
3
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Won After Losing at Some Point
MetzLorient

Playing Style Analysis

Metz

They maintain balanced possession (49%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 3 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 8 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. A concerning pattern: they've lost 2 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 10 points from winning positions. Their attacking output is modest (9.5 shots/game). Their build-up is patient and slower-tempo (about 48 passes per shot).

Lorient

They maintain balanced possession (45%). Despite often having less possession, they've won 6 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Additionally, A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create Meanwhile, They've gained 9 points from losing positions, showing they fight until the end. A concerning pattern: they've lost 3 games despite leading at the break. They've struggled to protect leads, dropping 8 points from winning positions. They're well-organized defensively (only 2.3 saves required per game).

Metz Half-Time Performance

Metz home games half time results

Lorient Half-Time Performance

Lorient away games half time results

Metz vs League Standings

Lorient vs League Standings