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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 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

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