Overview:

FC Metz (18th place) hosts FC Nantes (17th place) in Ligue 1 Round 28. Both teams are struggling in the lower half of the table. Metz have won their last 2 matches against Nantes and hold a slight historical edge with 5 wins to Nantes' 4 wins in their rivalry.

Recent H2H results: Metz 2-0 Nantes (02 Nov 2025)

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Metz.
Metz's defensive approach and set-piece strength will be crucial against Nantes' possession-based attacking style. Nantes' superior goal-scoring form in recent matches contrasts with their poor league position, suggesting they may be vulnerable to Metz's counter-attacking opportunities. Home advantage and recent psychological edge favor Metz.
Metz's recent 2-0 victory over Nantes combined with superior home record and defensive strength provides confidence, though Nantes' improved attacking form in the last 5 matches presents a genuine threat. The tactical mismatch between Metz's defensive organization and Nantes' possession play creates unpredictability.

Last Update: 18-02-2026

Stats:

FC Metz	FC Nantes
Expected Possession
55.9	44.1
Average Goals Per Match
1	3.2
Win Probability
0.52	0.2

Position	Team	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points
1	PSG	18	3	3	57
2	RC Lens	17	2	5	53
3	Olympique Lyon	14	3	7	45
4	Marseille	13	4	7	43
5	Lille	12	4	8	40
6	Stade Rennais	11	7	6	40
7	Monaco	11	4	9	37
8	Strasbourg	10	5	9	35
9	Brest	9	6	9	33
10	Lorient	8	9	7	33
11	Toulouse	8	7	9	31
12	Angers SCO	8	5	11	29
13	Le Havre	6	8	10	26
14	Paris FC	6	8	10	26
15	Nice	6	6	12	24
16	Auxerre	4	6	14	18
17	Nantes	4	5	15	17
18	FC Metz	3	4	17	13

Name	Club	Country	Matches	Goals	Assists
J. Panichelli	RC	ARG	24	14	1
M. Greenwood	MAR	ENG	24	14	5
E. Lepaul	REN	FRA	24	12	3
W. Saïd	RCL	FRA	23	10	2

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