Montpellier vs Metz Prediction
France · Regular Season - 12
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Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Montpellier vs Metz: result, form and history
Metz beat Montpellier 3-2 in the Ligue 2 on 6 Nov 2026. That went against recent form: Montpellier had won 4 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Metz.
Their 7 previous meetings averaged 2.9 goals, with both teams scoring in 3 of them. Referee Eddy Rosier averages 3.39 cards a game, 0.75 fewer than other referees in the same competitions.
Match Forecasts
Match Events
Lineups
Montpellier
Avg ratingAvg rating
31S. Ngapandouetnbu
3N. El Hannach
15J. Laporte
6Y. Mouanga
28Y. Zouaoui
5F. Tardieu
27D. Meddah
18N. Pays
23D. Benlahlou
9L. Megnan-Pave
11M. Camara
1J. Fischer
70B. Sarr
2M. Colin
42C. Devenish
4U. Mboula
3F. Miguel
8J. Deminguet
98I. Mohamed
10T. Savanier
21J. Pandore
11P. FallMontpellier Substitutes
Metz Substitutes
Match Stats
MontpellierMetz Team Comparison
MontpellierMetzAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Montpellier- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (1.8 vs 0.6 in first half)
Metz- Leads at half-time in 60% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (1.2 vs 0.8 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Head to Head
Last 7 meetings, all competitions
Montpellier4Wins · 57%1Wins · 14%Previous meetings
11/01/2026MetzMontpellier
18/02/2024MontpellierMetz17/12/2023MetzMontpellier01/05/2022MontpellierMetz01/12/2021MetzMontpellier03/02/2021MetzMontpellier16/12/2020MontpellierMetzRecent Form
Montpellier
AnnecyMontpellierMontpellier
RED Star FC 93
RodezMontpellierMontpellier
Grenoble
ReimsMontpellierMontpellier
PAU
Saint EtienneMontpellierMontpellier
Boulogne
DunkerqueMontpellier
NancyMontpellierMetzMetzPAUDunkerqueMetzMetz
Sochaux
DijonMetzMetzSaint EtienneRED Star FC 93MetzMetzRodezAnnecyMetzMetz
LavalGrenobleMetzReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.39 cards a match, 0.75 fewer than other referees in the same competitions and seasons (4.14).
Cards come from 41 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 25:11 | +14 | 28 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Nancy | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 17:9 | +8 | 25 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Montpellier | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 18:9 | +9 | 24 | LWWWW |
| 4 | Reims | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 24:15 | +9 | 21 | LWDWD |
| 5 | PAU | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 16:13 | +3 | 20 | LWWWW |
| 6 | Dijon | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 21:19 | +2 | 18 | WWLLW |
| 7 | Metz | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20:19 | +1 | 17 | WLDWL |
| 8 | RED Star FC 93 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14:17 | -3 | 17 | LLLLW |
| 9 | Annecy | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 16 | LLWLW |
| 10 | Dunkerque | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 17:17 | 0 | 15 | WLDWL |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:18 | -2 | 14 | LWWLL |
| 12 | Boulogne | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 10:8 | +2 | 13 | WLDWD |
| 13 | Rodez | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 17:23 | -6 | 13 | LWWLL |
| 14 |  Nantes | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14:18 | -4 | 12 | WDLLD |
| 15 |  Clermont Foot | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 11:15 | -4 | 11 | WDLDL |
| 16 | Sochaux | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 11 | LLLLD |
| 17 | Grenoble | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13:22 | -9 | 11 | WLLLL |
| 18 | Laval | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 14:23 | -9 | 9 | LWLDL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne | 12 | 25:11 | 28 |
| 2 | Nancy | 12 | 17:9 | 25 |
| 3 | Montpellier | 12 | 18:9 | 24 |
| 4 | Reims | 12 | 24:15 | 21 |
| 5 | PAU | 12 | 16:13 | 20 |
| 6 | Dijon | 12 | 21:19 | 18 |
| 7 | Metz | 12 | 20:19 | 17 |
| 8 | RED Star FC 93 | 12 | 14:17 | 17 |
| 9 | Annecy | 12 | 14:18 | 16 |
| 10 | Dunkerque | 12 | 17:17 | 15 |
| 11 | Guingamp | 12 | 16:18 | 14 |
| 12 | Boulogne | 12 | 10:8 | 13 |
| 13 | Rodez | 12 | 17:23 | 13 |
| 14 | Nantes | 12 | 14:18 | 12 |
| 15 | Clermont Foot | 12 | 11:15 | 11 |
| 16 | Sochaux | 12 | 8:15 | 11 |
| 17 | Grenoble | 12 | 13:22 | 11 |
| 18 | Laval | 12 | 14:23 | 9 |
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About the Montpellier vs Metz 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.
Montpellier and Metz in the Ligue 2 table
In the Ligue 2 table, Montpellier are 3rd and Metz 7th, 7 points apart. League goal record so far: Montpellier 18-9, Metz 20-19. The full standings are on the Ligue 2 Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Metz have led at half-time in 60% of their recent matches. 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.