The Matchday 12 clash in Ligue 1 between Metz and Nice will take place on November 9 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Metz vs. Nice: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Metz
Stefan Le Mignan's side seems to have grown tired of losing consecutively, often by large margins. They regrouped to secure their first and then second victory in the current campaign. On home turf, they managed to defeat Lens, and then Nantes away (both with a 2-0 scoreline). The last time Metz kept clean sheets in two consecutive league matches was in March 2024. The club remains in the relegation zone but is only one point behind the safe 15th position. So far, they have conceded the most goals in the league – 26.
- In the last 11 Ligue 1 matches, the club failed to win 9 times (2 draws and 7 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Metz's last 6 league matches.
- The club has not lost in the first half in the last 6 home Ligue 1 matches (2 wins and 4 draws).
Predicted lineup for Metz (3-4-3)
Jonathan Fisher – Koffi Kouao, Thierry Yegbe, Maxime Colin – Alpha Toure, Ibrahima Sane, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jessy Demenge – Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Sheikh Sabaly, Habib Diallo.
Due to injuries, goalkeeper Pape Sy, defender Fode Ballo-Toure, forwards Michel Mboula and Joseph Mangondo are out.
Nice
In the last round, the team faced a tough away game against PSG, and as expected, they lost 0-1. Previously, the club failed to score only in the first round. Their unbeaten streak of five league matches, which included 3 wins and 2 draws, was also broken. Nice is currently in 8th place in the standings, trailing the European competition zone by 3 points.
- Both teams scored in 5 of the club's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- In the last 6 away league matches, Nice has only secured 1 victory (1 draw and 4 losses).
- At least 3 goals were scored in 9 of the team's last 11 away Ligue 1 games.
Predicted lineup for Nice (4-4-2)
Yehvann Diouf – Djuma Ba, Antoine Mendy, Melvin Bard, Kojo Oppong – Ali Abdi, Morgan Sanson, Tom Lechee, Hicham Boudaoui – Isak Jansson, Tiago Gouveia.
Defenders Dante, Moise Bombito, and Mohamed Abdelmonem, as well as midfielder Youssouf Ndayishimiye and forward Terem Moffi, are injured.
Referee
Stephanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 19 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 74;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 32%.
Metz vs. Nice: Match Prediction
The hosts of the upcoming match have finally started to pick up points and are gradually emerging from their crisis. They even managed to defeat Lens, who are third in the standings. Two consecutive victories will certainly boost the confidence of Stefan Le Mignan's charges, but will they be able to handle Nice? The visitors are not an unbeatable opponent, especially given their weak away performances.
I anticipate that Metz will once again try to defend with utmost caution, which helped them secure 6 points in the last two rounds. No more than three goals have been scored in all seven of Metz's previous home league matches. It's also worth noting that a maximum of 3 goals have been scored in the last six head-to-head meetings between these opponents in the league.
My prediction – Total under 3
