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Metz - Lyon
France Ligue 1 - Stade Saint Symphorien
Metz will host Lyon at the start of the round in Ligue 1 on Friday, 23 February.
Will Metz get the points they desperately need in battle against relegation or will Lyon keep their recent good form going? Read our Metz vs Lyon prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to take a good look at our other Ligue 1 predictions too.
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Metz vs Lyon prediction: Lyon coming in hot
| ⚽ Winner prediction |
Lyon |
| ⚽ Both teams to score prediction |
Yes |
| ⚽ Correct score prediction |
1-2 |
While both teams were in the relegation zone a few rounds ago, Metz have stayed there and Lyon have escaped. After all, Metz are without a win for nine games in a row in Ligue 1, while Lyon have won four of their last six matches in the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon clearly the expected winners
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.00%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.70%
- AWAY: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.60%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As expected given their current forms, the bookmakers see Lyon as the favourites in this match. After all, Lyon are now eight points ahead of Metz in the standings.
Last five H2Hs: Historic advantage for Lyon
France Ligue 1 05/11/23
Lyon
Metz
France Cup 07/01/23
Lyon
Metz
France Ligue 1 08/05/22
Metz
Lyon
France Ligue 1 22/12/21
Lyon
Metz
France Ligue 1 17/01/21
Lyon
Metz
While recently the two teams have been evenly matched in their H2H duels, as is clear from the table above, Lyon have done much better than Metz when we look at their overall H2H record: 51-18-29.
Team news and form guide
Metz: Hoping to end a nine-game winless streak
Things are looking dire at Metz right now since the team has been without a win for nine straight games in Ligue 1 and furthermore, they've lost eight of those nine games, only managing to draw once. So, they're currently one of the main candidates for relegation. Meanwhile, Kevin N'Doram and Ablie Jallow are on the team's injury list at this time.
Predicted Lineup – Oukidja – Van Den Kerkhof, Herelle, Sane, Traore, Udol – Jacques, Nduquidi; Camara – Lamkel Ze, Mikautadze
France Ligue 2 10/05/25
W
Laval
2
Metz
3
France Ligue 2 02/05/25
D
Rodez Aveyron
3
Metz
3
France Ligue 2 26/04/25
L
Pau
2
Metz
1
France Ligue 2 19/04/25
D
Red Star FC 93
2
Metz
2
France Ligue 2 11/04/25
W
Martigues
1
Metz
4
Lyon: On a good run and hoping for more
With there wins in a row in Ligue 1 and six victories in their last eight matches in the league, Lyon have been in their best form of the season so far. Thanks to this run, they are now 11th in the standings, though still just three points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone. Nicolas Tagliafico will miss this match to serve a suspension, while Henrique, Dejan Lovren, Corentin Tolisso, and Johann Lepenant are injured.
Predicted Lineup – Lopes – Mata, O'Brien, Caleta-Car, Maitland-Niles – Caqueret, Matic, Mangala – Nuamah, Benrahma, Lacazette
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
L
Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Our free expert picks: Lyon to win with both teams scoring
In addition to the free betting tips we have for you for this match, there are more Metz vs Lyon betting tips and markets to check out.
For example, over 2.5 total goals sounds good at 21/20 (2.05) odds, which implies a 48.80% probability. You might also want to back Alexandre Lacazette to score at any time at 13/10 (2.30) odds and 43.50% probability.
Hot tip – Lyon to win
- Lyon have been in great form recently, with six wins in their last eight games in Ligue 1.
- Metz have lost eight of their last nine games in the league.
Other tips
Both teams to score – yes
- Both teams have scored in the last four H2H duels between these two teams.
- We saw both teams score in five of Lyon's last seven games in all competitions.
Correct score: 1-2
- Twice in their last three games Lyon have won 2-1.
- 2-1 was the score in Lyon's last win over Metz.
Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
While a few different players have contributed to Lyon's recent surge in form, the experienced striker Alexandre Lacazette has been the most consistent performer for the former champions so far, with 11 goals in Ligue 1 to his name.
Not the best record in away games this season
Although Lacazette is the player to watch in this match and the most likely scorer, he didn't score a lot of goals in away games this season. Of his 12 goals in the French league and cup, nine have come in home matches.
