Round 18 - Ligue 1
RC Strasbourg VS FC Metz
Stade de la Meinau
18 January, 2026
Overview:
Strasbourg hosts Metz in Ligue 1 Round 18 at Stade de la Meinau on January 18, 2026. Strasbourg ranks 7th with 24 points from 17 matches, while Metz sits 18th with only 12 points. Strasbourg has dominated recent head-to-head encounters, remaining unbeaten in their last 7 meetings (6W, 1D).
Recent H2H results: Strasbourg 6W, Metz 3W, 3D (unbeaten in last 7)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-0 in favor of Strasbourg.
Strasbourg's superior possession (54% vs 49%) and passing accuracy should control midfield tempo. Strasbourg's 1.90 goals-per-game average versus Metz's 1.20 suggests an attacking advantage. Metz's defensive frailty (5.65 shots on target conceded per game) versus Strasbourg's shot precision (5.21 per game) favors the home side. Home advantage at Stade de la Meinau and strong head-to-head record (6W, 1D in last 7) provides psychological and tactical advantage.
Strasbourg's current league position (7th), superior form, possession control, and historically dominant h2h record strongly favor a home victory. Metz's poor league form (18th with -20 goal difference), recent heavy defeats, and defensive vulnerabilities compound their disadvantage. The 24-point gap (24 vs 12) reflects a significant quality difference.
Stats:
| RC Strasbourg | FC Metz |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 54 | 49 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.72 | 0.12 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Lens | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 12 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 4 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 16 | Nantes | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 17 | 10 | N/A |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 17 | 7 | 2 |
