Ligue 1 2025-2026: Lorient vs Metz Prediction

Lorient

Home Team
80%
VS

Metz

Away Team
9%
Draw: 11%
Over 2.5: 50%
Under 2.5: 50%
Goal: 48%
No Goal: 52%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Lens 16 12 1 3 28 13 15 37
2 Paris SG 16 11 3 2 35 14 21 36
3 Marseille 16 10 2 4 36 15 21 32
4 Lille 16 10 2 4 33 20 13 32
5 Lyon 16 8 3 5 22 16 6 27
6 Rennes 16 7 6 3 27 24 3 27
7 Strasbourg 16 7 2 7 25 20 5 23
8 Toulouse 16 6 5 5 24 19 5 23
9 Monaco 16 7 2 7 26 27 -1 23
10 Angers 16 6 4 6 17 18 -1 22
11 Brest 16 5 4 7 21 27 -6 19
12 Lorient 16 4 6 6 19 28 -9 18
13 Nice 16 5 2 9 19 29 -10 17
14 Paris FC 16 4 4 8 21 29 -8 16
15 Le Havre 16 3 6 7 13 22 -9 15
16 Auxerre 16 3 3 10 14 25 -11 12
17 Nantes 16 2 5 9 14 28 -14 11
18 Metz 16 3 2 11 17 37 -20 11

Recent Trends

Lorient ⚪ ✅ ✅ ⚪ ⚪

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Strasbourg (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Lyon (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Nice (Goals: 3 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Nantes (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Toulouse (Goals: 1 - 1)

Metz ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Paris SG (Goals: 2 - 3)
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Auxerre (Goals: 1 - 3)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Rennes (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Brest (Goals: 2 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Nice (Goals: 2 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Lorient

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.81
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.16
# Clean Sheets: 2

Metz

Average Expected Goals (xG): 0.77
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.65
# Clean Sheets: 0

Key Prediction Insights

Lorient is predicted to clinch victory in their upcoming clash against Metz, with a dominant 80.0% probability of winning. The match is also expected to see over 2.5 goals, given a 50.0% probability. As things stand, Lorient occupies the 12th place in Ligue 1, while Metz is struggling at the bottom in 18th place, facing a potential relegation battle.

Match Analysis

Lorient appears to be finding their stride, having gone unbeaten in their last three matches. They secured back-to-back home victories against Lyon and Nice, showcasing solid defensive performances with two clean sheets and outscoring their opponents 4-1 collectively. Their recent form indicates a team growing in confidence, with an average of 1.8 goals scored per game over their last five outings, and a defense conceding just 1.2 goals on average. Conversely, Metz is enduring a challenging period with three successive losses. Their latest defeat came in a narrow 1-0 loss to Rennes at home, preceded by a 3-1 loss away at Auxerre and a resilient 3-2 battle against Paris SG. Metz's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded an average of 3.2 goals in their last five games. Their expected goals conceded metric of 2.65 further highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.

Final Prediction

Lorient's recent form and defensive solidity provide them a substantial edge over a struggling Metz side. The home team’s ability to keep clean sheets and capitalize on scoring opportunities will be crucial against a Metz team that has been leaking goals. A key factor to watch will be Lorient's ability to maintain their defensive discipline while exploiting Metz’s defensive weaknesses, potentially leading to an exciting encounter with multiple goals.