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Now in the last chance saloon to preserve their top-flight status, Metz welcome Monaco to Stade Symphorien on Saturday evening in round 32 of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season.
Anything less than a victory for the hosts would confirm their relegation to Ligue 2, while the visitors are looking to maintain their push for Europe with maximum points.
In addition to our Metz vs Monaco prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Metz vs Monaco key stats
- Metz are without a victory in 16 outings across all competitions since the turn of the year.
- They have also conceded the opener in eight of their last 10 affairs.
- Monaco, meanwhile, are going through a mini wobble, with no wins in three games and no clean sheets in five matches.
Metz vs Monaco preview: Relegation to be confirmed for Les Grenats
| Metz | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 7th |
| 16 | Points | 51 |
| 31 | Goals For | 54 |
| 70 | Goals Against | 47 |
| 6 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 17th | Home Rank | 5th |
| 18th | Away Rank | 9th |
After winning five straight league matches—a run that included victories over four of the current top six—Monaco were humbled 4-1 by Paris FC and have since been held to consecutive 2-2 draws against Auxerre and Toulouse.
While Rennes have capitalised on Monaco's dip in form to move five points clear of Sebastien Pocognoli's side, Marseille remain just one point ahead in sixth place, which would secure a spot in the Conference League play-offs.
Admittedly, that would be a significant drop for a side that participated in this season's Champions League, but Le Rocher's defensive frailties have been a recurring issue, with just seven clean sheets—one fewer than bottom club Metz.
On paper, this weekend's clash against Metz is Monaco's most straightforward remaining fixture before facing Lille and Strasbourg, so securing all three points is almost essential.
Still dealing with multiple absences in defence, Saturday’s visitors may not have as easy a task as expected against a Metz attack that has scored just 14 times in 15 home outings.
Metz needed 10 attempts to register their first league win of the 2025-26 season, but after stringing together three consecutive victories, they appeared to be on the rise as the festive period approached.
However, five defeats in their next six matches led to the dismissal of Stephane Le Mignan, and Benoit Tavenot's appointment has yet to yield a first victory.
Sitting at the bottom of the standings with 16 points from 31 matches, Les Graoullys are in danger of breaking Ajaccio's record for the fewest Ligue 1 points in a full season (23).
Starting Saturday’s upcoming assignment nine points adrift of Auxerre in 16th with three games remaining, Metz must beat Monaco for the first time in nine meetings and hope Auxerre lose to Angers; otherwise, their relegation will be confirmed.
Metz vs Monaco form guide & betting tips
| Metz | vs | Monaco |
|---|---|---|
| D-D-L-L-D | Form | W-W-L-D-D |
| 3 | Points | 8 |
| 14th | Form Table | 7th |
| 6 | Goals For | 9 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 10 |
| D-D-L-L-D | Form (all comps) | W-W-L-D-D |
Whispers predicts: Metz 0-2 Monaco
Monaco have dominated this fixture in recent years, and a ninth consecutive win looks likely given Metz's ongoing struggles. We are tipping the visitors to claim all three points at 1.42.
Metz have failed to score in half of their eight home matches in 2026, so the prospect of another blank in front of their supporters makes BTTS – No at 2.37 an appealing selection.
Folarin Balogun had scored in nine of his last 10 appearances for Monaco before failing to register against Toulouse, but Saturday's clash with the league's weakest defence provides an ideal opportunity for him to return to the scoresheet at 1.80.
> 1x2 - Monaco to win at 1.42 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - No at 2.37 | Likelihood: Probable
> Anytime Goalscorer - Folarin Balogun at 1.90 | Likelihood: Probable