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 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 76 |
| 2 | RC Lens | 22 | 4 | 8 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyon | 18 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 18 | 5 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 16 | 6 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 11 | 12 | 11 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 12 | 8 | 13 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 11 | 11 | 12 | 44 |
| 12 | Brest | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers SCO | 9 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 7 | 14 | 13 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 7 | 11 | 16 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 5 | 8 | 20 | 23 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 8 | 23 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 34 | 21 | 5 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 27 | 16 | 1 |
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 33 | 16 | 8 |
| L. Sinayoko | AJA | MAL | 32 | 13 | 4 |