Sunday, April 5, 2026 • 15:15
Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
Metz

Metz

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Nantes

Nantes

Metz vs Nantes predictions & stats

Top pick Metz 37%, Over 2.5 goals 39%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Ligue 1.

Match Snapshot

Primary insights + team context

Primary Insights

Team Context

BTTS %
42%vs44%
Metz / Nantes
Avg Goals/Game
0.96vs0.88
Combined avg: 1.84
Form
LLLLLvsLLWLL
Last 5
Clean Sheets %
15%vs16%
Metz / Nantes

Season Performance

Comparing both teams this season

Home Team - Form
L
L
L
L
L
Away Team - Form
L
L
W
L
L
13
Points
17
3
Wins
4
4
Draws
5
19
Losses
16
25
Goals For
22
60
Goals Against
42
0.96
Avg Goals For/Game
0.88
11
Goals For 1st Half
13
29
Goals Against 1st Half
18
14
Goals For 2nd Half
9
31
Goals Against 2nd Half
24
4
Clean Sheets
4
11
Failed to Score
10
42%
BTTS %
44%
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 %
43%
456
Passes/Game
365
86%
Pass Accuracy %
78%
9.5
Shots/Game
10.3
3.1
Shots on Target/Game
2.8
5.8
Shots Inside Box/Game
6.3
3.8
Shots Outside Box/Game
4
4.1
Corners/Game
3.2
11.5
Fouls/Game
12.7
3.6
Saves/Game
3.1
9.9
Shots per Goal
11.7
3.2
Shots on Target per Goal
3.1
11
Games with More Possession
7
14
Games with Less Possession
18
0.8
Goals/Game when More Possession
0.7
0.9
Goals/Game when Less Possession
0.9
0%
Win Rate when Having More Possession %
0%
7
Points Won (Last 10 min)
2
6
Points Lost (Last 10 min)
7
Comeback Wins (Trailed at HT)
0
Points Gained from Losing Position
Won After Losing at Some Point
0
MetzNantes

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).

Nantes

They maintain balanced possession (43%) Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 4 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 5 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead. Their game management needs work: 4 points dropped after taking the lead. They generate volume but can be wasteful, with only 27% of attempts on target.

Metz Half-Time Performance

Metz home games half time results

Nantes Half-Time Performance

Nantes away games half time results

Metz vs League Standings

Nantes vs League Standings