Overview:

FC Metz (18th place) hosts FC Nantes (17th place) in Ligue 1 Round 28. Both teams are struggling in the lower half of the table. Metz have won their last 2 matches against Nantes and hold a slight historical edge with 5 wins to Nantes' 4 wins in their rivalry.

Recent H2H results: Metz 2-0 Nantes (02 Nov 2025)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Metz.
Metz's defensive approach and set-piece strength will be crucial against Nantes' possession-based attacking style. Nantes' superior goal-scoring form in recent matches contrasts with their poor league position, suggesting they may be vulnerable to Metz's counter-attacking opportunities. Home advantage and recent psychological edge favor Metz.
Metz's recent 2-0 victory over Nantes combined with superior home record and defensive strength provides confidence, though Nantes' improved attacking form in the last 5 matches presents a genuine threat. The tactical mismatch between Metz's defensive organization and Nantes' possession play creates unpredictability.

Last Update: 18-02-2026

Stats:

FC Metz	FC Nantes
Expected Possession
55.9	44.1
Average Goals Per Match
1	3.2
Win Probability
0.52	0.2

Position	Team	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
1	PSG	17	3	3	54
2	RC Lens	17	1	5	52
3	Olympique Lyon	14	3	6	45
4	Marseille	12	4	7	40
5	Lille	11	4	8	37
6	Stade Rennais	10	7	6	37
7	Strasbourg	10	4	9	34
8	Monaco	10	4	9	34
9	Lorient	8	8	7	32
10	Toulouse	8	7	8	31
11	Brest	8	6	9	30
12	Angers SCO	8	5	10	29
13	Le Havre	6	8	9	26
14	Nice	6	6	11	24
15	Paris FC	5	8	10	23
16	Auxerre	4	5	14	17
17	Nantes	4	5	14	17
18	FC Metz	3	4	16	13

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
M. Greenwood	MAR	ENG	23	14	5
J. Panichelli	RC	ARG	23	13	1
E. Lepaul	REN	FRA	23	12	3
W. Saïd	RCL	FRA	22	10	2

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