The match of the 20th round of the Ligue 1 between Angers SCO and Metz will take place on February 1 at the Raymond Kopa Stadium. Angers SCO vs Metz: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Angers SCO
Angers SCO recorded a goalless draw in the last round for the first time this season. Playing away, the visiting team drew with Paris. Also note that this was already the sixth match in the current Ligue 1 in which the team managed to keep a clean sheet. Despite a decent defense, the team sits only in 11th place and is roughly equidistant from the European zone and from the three relegation spots. Furthermore, the team has not won in the national tournament in three consecutive matches (1 draw and 2 defeats). The club has a weak attacking line, which has scored only 20 goals, and only three opponents score less often in the championship.
- The team failed to win in 13 of the previous 18 Ligue 1 matches (5 draws and 8 defeats).
- At least two goals were scored in the last 8 home league matches of Angers SCO.
- The club has not lost in the second half for nine Ligue 1 matches (2 wins and 7 draws).
Potential Angers SCO Lineup (4-5-1)*
Hervé Koffi – Ousmane Kamara, Carlen Arkou, Jordan Lefort, Jacques Ekomi – Louis Mouton, Gibrin Aruna, Mohamed Sbai, Yassin Belkdim, Haris Belkebla – Sidiki Sheriff.
Due to injury, forward Sidiki Sheriff may miss the match. Note the loan of forward Godwin Koylipu from Lens.
Metz
The appointment of Benoît Tavenot as head coach proved disastrous. In his debut match, Metz hosted Lyon and were thrashed 2:5. This was already the sixth heavy defeat for the club in the current championship. In addition, the team's winless run in Ligue 1 has grown to 7 matches (1 draw and 6 defeats). The club still sits at the bottom of the table and is already 8 points behind the safety of 15th place. The team continues to concede more than anyone in the championship – 45 goals.
- In 4 of the last 5 Ligue 1 games the club conceded at least two goals.
- Both teams scored in the last five league matches of Metz.
- The team lost in 10 of the previous 12 away Ligue 1 matches.
Potential Metz Lineup (4-3-3)*
Jonathan Fisher – Koffi Kuao, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Maxim Collin, Terry Yegbe – Alpha Toure, Jessy Demenge, Boubacar Traoré – Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Gauthier Hein, Habib Diallo.
Due to injuries, forward Joseph Mangondo and goalkeeper Pape Si are out.
Referee
Benoît Millot (France)
Matches – 8 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 26;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 3.3;
Red Cards Shown – 0;
Fouls Average Per Match – 27;
Penalties – 25%.
Angers SCO vs Metz: Match Prediction
Despite weak attacking figures, both clubs score at least one goal on average per game. We expect the opponents to provide accurate strikes again, and the standings force teams to go forward and attack, especially the visitors. Metz is clearly stuck at the bottom of the table and has no choice but to take risks and open up, which their opponents exploit.
Angers SCO rarely leave the field without scoring. This occurred in the last six home Ligue 1 matches, and in 4 of 5 of those the team scored at least two goals. At the same time, the club has noticeably weakened defensively – in the previous three league matches it conceded as many as 8 goals. Metz, meanwhile, even when losing, manages to score away – the club already has a 6-match scoring run on the road in Ligue 1. However, the team concedes too much – it has conceded two or more goals in 10 of the last 12 away league matches.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals
* The starting lineup for each team is indicated from their previous match in this tournament.
