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Metz vs Nantes: prediction and stats

Ligue 2Regular Season - 28Kick-off on April 9, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-lès-Metz

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The Footlab AI model makes Metz the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Nantes. The most likely score is 1-1. If Metz wins, the most likely score is 1-0.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.7% of the 2,526 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 17, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Metz vs Nantes?

A very open match: only 5 Elo points separate Metz (1,885) and Nantes (1,890).

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Metz winDrawNantes win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Metz vs Nantes

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Metz

4-2-3-1
  1. 11P. Fall
  1. 8J. Deminguet
  2. 9G. Abuashvili
  3. 18B. Munongo
  4. 10T. Savanier
  5. 12A. Touré
  1. 42C. Devenish
  2. 70B. Sarr
  3. 3F. Miguel
  4. 5J. Ruiz
  1. 1J. Fischer

Nantes

3-4-3
  1. 27T. Robinet
  2. 8J. Lepenant
  3. 37I. Ganago
  1. 26R. Hachem
  2. 13F. Doucouré
  3. 28I. Sissoko
  4. 23W. Younoussa
  1. 5L. Perrin
  2. 4S. Sow
  3. 98K. Amian
  1. 1M. Dupé

Computed on October 17, 2026 at 05:03 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Metz have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Nantes have 4, 3 and 8.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Metz
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 12, 2026Dijon(away)2-4Ligue 2
Sep 19, 2026Saint Etienne(home)2-2Ligue 2
Sep 14, 2026RED Star FC 93(away)0-1Ligue 2
Sep 5, 2026Rodez(home)4-1Ligue 2
Aug 29, 2026Annecy(away)1-1Ligue 2
Nantes
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 10, 2026Reims(home)0-0Ligue 2
Sep 19, 2026Boulogne(away)2-1Ligue 2
Sep 12, 2026Sochaux(away)0-1Ligue 2
Sep 7, 2026Nancy(home)1-0Ligue 2
Aug 29, 2026Guingamp(away)3-3Ligue 2

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Metz wins, 2 draws, 1 Nantes win.

DateScoreCompetition
Apr 5, 2026Metz 0-0 NantesLigue 1
Nov 2, 2025Nantes 0-2 MetzLigue 1
Mar 3, 2024Nantes 0-2 MetzLigue 1
Nov 12, 2023Metz 3-1 NantesLigue 1
Feb 27, 2022Metz 0-0 NantesLigue 1
Aug 15, 2021Nantes 2-0 MetzLigue 1

Last archived meeting: Metz vs Nantes on Apr 5, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Metz score 2.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Nantes score 1.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Metz2.01.3212/1510/15
Nantes1.31.337/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Metz sit 10th in Ligue 2 (10 points from 8 matches) and Nantes sit 14th (8 points from 8 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
10Metz8242121110
14Nantes82249138

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Metz vs Nantes?
The Footlab AI model makes Metz the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Nantes.
Where and when is Metz vs Nantes played?
Metz vs Nantes is played on April 9, 2027 at 06:00 PM (UTC) at Stade Saint-Symphorien, in the Ligue 2.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 51% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.7% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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