Metz vs Sochaux Prediction

Metz
3-2
Finished
HT 2-0
Sochaux
Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz·Gael Angoula 17/10/2026
MetzMetz
3-2
Finished
SochauxSochaux

AI Best Pick

Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.

Data Quality
Complete
Match Importance
3.6 / 10
AI Best Pick
79%Trust
Double Chance
Home Win or Draw
1.20
SignalHIGHModel55%SurpriseMediumGap-4.5%
Metz Rest
4 days
Sochaux Rest
7 days

Metz vs Sochaux: result, form and history

Metz beat Sochaux 3-2 in the Ligue 2 on 17 Oct 2026. The two went into the match with similar recent form.

Meetings between them tend to be tight, with just 2.0 goals a game across 3 matches. Referee Gael Angoula averages 3.43 cards a game, 0.57 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.

Match Forecasts

Match Result
1
51%1.75
X
28%3.58
2
21%4.45
Double Chance
1X
79%1.20
X2
49%2.02
Both Teams to Score
Yes
52%1.75
No
48%1.94
Goals
Projected Goals: 1.33 + 1.16 = 2.49
Over 1.5
73%1.28
Over 2.5
49%1.89
Over 3.5
29%3.25
Under 1.5
27%3.50
Under 2.5
51%1.91
Under 3.5
71%1.33
Corners
Projected Corners: 5.1 + 4.5 = 9.6
Over 8.5
60%1.50
Over 9.5
48%1.85
Over 10.5
37%2.37
Under 8.5
40%2.42
Under 9.5
52%1.87
Under 10.5
63%1.51
Cards
Projected Cards: 2.1 + 2.3 = 4.4
Over 3.5
64%-
Over 4.5
45%-
Under 3.5
36%-
Under 4.5
55%-

Match Events

10'Saad AgouzoulOG
28'Giorgi AbuashviliAssist: Bouna Sarr
45'Landry Nomel INMathis Clairicia out
45'Yohan Demoncy INLouicius Deedson out
46'Benjamin GomelAssist: Bakary Diawara
48'Teji Savanier
53'Bouna Sarr INBryan Rigobert Song Bahanag out
61'Benjamin GomelDissent
68'Dalangunypole Gomis INDylan Tavares out
77'Teji Savanier
79'Cristian Castro INMaxime Colin out
79'Giorgi Abuashvili INFlorian Miguel out
83'Kapitbafan Djoco INSamy Baghdadi out
83'Benjamin Gomel INBoubacar Fofana out
88'Abdourahmane Mbodj INNathan Mbala out
90+2'Louicius DeedsonAssist: Samy Baghdadi

Lineups

Metz
3-1-4-2Coach: Grégory Proment
Sochaux
4-2-3-1Coach: Vincent Hognon
Avg rating6.64
Avg rating6.33
J. Fischer6.41J. Fischer
C. Devenish6.942C. Devenish
J. Ruiz6.85J. Ruiz
U. Mboula7.04U. Mboula
I. Mohamed6.698I. Mohamed
B. Sarr6.970B. Sarr
J. Deminguet6.28J. Deminguet
T. Savanier8.010T. Savanier
G. Abuashvili7.29G. Abuashvili
3333A. Mbodj
P. Fall6.111P. Fall
M. Jeannin5.940M. Jeannin
E. N'Gatta6.126E. N'Gatta
M. Peybernes6.514M. Peybernes
S. Agouzoul4.997S. Agouzoul
D. Gomis6.43D. Gomis
B. Diawara6.921B. Diawara
J. Masson6.123J. Masson
L. Nomel5.477L. Nomel
Y. Demoncy5.724Y. Demoncy
B. Gomel7.97B. Gomel
K. Djoco6.69K. Djoco

Metz Substitutes

2M. Colin79'for Cristian Castro6.3
38H. Kadamani
22N. Mbala88'replaced by Abdourahmane Mbodj6.5
18B. Munongo
7Ibou Sané
39B. Song53'for Bouna Sarr6.2
3F. Miguel79'for Giorgi Abuashvili6.4
61P. Sy
12A. Touré

Sochaux Substitutes

42Dylan Tavares68'for Dalangunypole Gomis5.8
5S. Baghdadi83'for Kapitbafan Djoco6.5
8Honoré Bayanginisa
91M. Clairicia45'for Landry Nomel6.3
11L. Deedson45'for Yohan Demoncy90+2'7.7
10B. Fofana83'for Benjamin Gomel6.7
44N. K. Mouyema
15J. Mexique
30A. Pierre

Match Stats

MetzSochaux
58%Ball Possession42%
5Corner Kicks5
1Yellow Cards1
13Total Shots18
5Shots on Goal4
6Shots off Goal8
11Shots Inside Box11
2Shots Outside Box7
2Blocked Shots6
12Fouls17
2Offsides1
2Goalkeeper Saves3
503Total Passes365
418Passes Accurate285
17Free Kicks9

Team Comparison

MetzMetz
SochauxSochaux
1605Elo Rating 1569
1.68Attack 1.23
1.02Defense 1.14
23%Hit Rate 14%
12.4Shots per Game 14.0
4.7Shots on Target 4.3
3.6Corners per Game 7.0
1.7Cards per Game 1.6

AI Insights

📈BTTS Trend33% in H2H

Game State Tendencies

MetzMetz
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
SochauxSochaux
  • Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
  • Scores more in 2nd half (1 vs 0.2 in first half)
  • Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late

Head to Head

Last 3 meetings, all competitions

MetzMetz2Wins · 67%
Draws133%
SochauxSochaux0Wins · 0%
2.0Avg Goals
33%Both teams scored1 of 3
33%3+ goals1 of 3

Previous meetings

Friendlies Clubs22/07/2026
MetzSochaux
41
Ligue 226/05/2023
SochauxMetz
01
Ligue 215/10/2022
MetzSochaux
00

Recent Form

MetzMetz
3W4D3L
12/10/2026
DijonMetz
42
L
19/09/2026
MetzSaint Etienne
22
D
14/09/2026
RED Star FC 93Metz
10
L
05/09/2026
MetzRodez
41
W
29/08/2026
AnnecyMetz
11
D
22/08/2026
MetzLaval
11
D
14/08/2026
GrenobleMetz
00
D
08/08/2026
MetzGuingamp
21
W
01/08/2026
Metz1. FC Kaiserslautern
13
L
25/07/2026
MetzFortuna Sittard
31
W
SochauxSochaux
3W6D1L
09/10/2026
SochauxBoulogne
11
D
02/10/2026
SochauxNeuchatel Xamax FC
21
W
18/09/2026
LavalSochaux
11
D
12/09/2026
SochauxNantes
10
W
04/09/2026
PAUSochaux
11
D
28/08/2026
Clermont FootSochaux
00
D
21/08/2026
SochauxGuingamp
10
W
14/08/2026
RED Star FC 93Sochaux
00
D
08/08/2026
SochauxSaint Etienne
03
L
01/08/2026
SochauxAuxerre
11
D

Referee Profile

Gael Angoula129 matches

3.43Cards per match
3.25Yellow cards per match
0.18Red cards per match
24.5Fouls per match

Compared with other referees

Gael Angoula3.43
Other referees4.00

3.43 cards a match, 0.57 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.00).

Cards come from 121 matches with official statistics.

Full referee stats

League Table

Ligue 2 2026
#TeamMPWDLGGDPtsForm
1Saint EtienneSaint Etienne1081123:8+1525WWWDL
2MontpellierMontpellier1063113:6+721WWWDW
3NancyNancy1061312:8+419WWWWL
4ReimsReims1046020:12+818DWDDW
5PAUPAU1052313:10+317WWWWL
6RED Star FC 93RED Star FC 931052313:12+117LLWWW
7AnnecyAnnecy1051414:12+216WLWLL
8MetzMetz1035216:14+214DWLDL
9DijonDijon1033417:18-112LLWWW
10DunkerqueDunkerque1033414:16-212DWLLW
11GuingampGuingamp1032513:15-211WLLLW
12SochauxSochaux102538:12-411LLDDW
13BoulogneBoulogne101727:7010DWDLD
14RodezRodez1031616:22-610WLLLL
15NantesNantes1022611:17-68LLDWL
16GrenobleGrenoble102269:17-88LLLDW
17Clermont FootClermont Foot100739:14-57LDLDD
18LavalLaval1013613:21-86LDLDL
#TeamMPGPts
1Saint EtienneSaint Etienne1023:825
2MontpellierMontpellier1013:621
3NancyNancy1012:819
4ReimsReims1020:1218
5PAUPAU1013:1017
6RED Star FC 93RED Star FC 931013:1217
7AnnecyAnnecy1014:1216
8MetzMetz1016:1414
9DijonDijon1017:1812
10DunkerqueDunkerque1014:1612
11GuingampGuingamp1013:1511
12SochauxSochaux108:1211
13BoulogneBoulogne107:710
14RodezRodez1016:2210
15NantesNantes1011:178
16GrenobleGrenoble109:178
17Clermont FootClermont Foot109:147
18LavalLaval1013:216
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About the Metz vs Sochaux forecast

Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.

How to Read These Forecasts

Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.

Metz and Sochaux in the Ligue 2 table

In the Ligue 2 table, Metz are 8th and Sochaux 12th, 3 points apart. League goal record so far: Metz 16-14, Sochaux 8-12. The full standings are on the Ligue 2 Table 2026 page.

Key Factors for This Match

This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.

All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.