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Round 28 - Ligue 1

FC Metz VS FC Nantes

Stade Saint-Symphorien

5 April, 2026

Overview:

Crucial relegation six-pointer between bottom-table rivals FC Metz (18th, 14 pts) and FC Nantes (17th, 17 pts) at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Both teams struggle with poor form; Metz lost last 3 matches, Nantes recent defeats. Recent H2H favors Metz with two 2-0 away wins this season.

Recent H2H results: Nantes 0-2 Metz (Nov 2025)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-0 in favor of FC Metz.
Metz will leverage home advantage and quick first-half starts against Nantes' defensive injuries. Nantes may counter with resilient away setup but lack creativity without key midfielders. Expect low-scoring, cautious affair focused on survival.
Metz home strength and recent H2H dominance offset poor form; Nantes injuries tilt balance despite slight market edge. Balanced matchup favors narrow home win in relegation battle.

Last Update: 30-03-2026

Stats:

FC Metz FC Nantes
Expected Possession
48.5 51.5
Average Goals Per Match
1 0.33
Win Probability
34 36
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 PSG 20 3 4 63
2 RC Lens 19 2 7 59
3 Lille 16 5 8 53
4 Marseille 16 4 9 52
5 Olympique Lyon 15 6 8 51
6 Stade Rennais 14 8 7 50
7 Monaco 15 4 10 49
8 Strasbourg 12 7 9 43
9 Lorient 9 11 9 38
10 Toulouse 10 7 12 37
11 Brest 10 6 12 36
12 Paris FC 8 11 10 35
13 Angers SCO 9 6 14 33
14 Le Havre 6 11 12 29
15 Nice 7 7 15 28
16 Auxerre 5 9 15 24
17 Nantes 4 7 17 19
18 FC Metz 3 6 20 15
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
J. Panichelli RC ARG 27 16 1
E. Lepaul REN FRA 29 16 3
M. Greenwood MAR ENG 28 15 7
O. Edouard RCL FRA 24 12 3

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