Lorient vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026
Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Lorient vs Metz
Lorient go head-to-head with Metz at Stade du Moustoir, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 4 January.
Lorient are priced at -132 to secure a Full-Time Result victory and we think these odds are too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a win against Metz and a nice potential return is on the cards.
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Lorient drew away from home in their last Ligue 1 game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Strasbourg at Stade de la Meinau. The Brittany outfit ended up with just 38% possession and had two shots on target.
In their most recent encounter, Lorient won 7-0 when visiting AS Gosier in the Coupe de France.
Metz have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Les Grenats had 41% possession and totalled five shots on goal, while Jessy Deminguet and Giorgi Tsitaishvili were on the scoresheet.
Last time out, Metz triumphed 3-0 away to ASC Biesheim in the Coupe de France.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Lorient had the upper hand in the last clash between these sides. At Stade Saint-Symphorien, they recorded a 2-1 away victory over Metz. There has been three wins apiece in the past 6 H2H meetings.
| Ligue 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 |  Lorient |
16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 28 | -9 | 19:28 | 18 |
| 18 |  Metz |
16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 37 | -20 | 17:37 | 11 |
Lorient have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.4 attempts. Olivier Pantaloni's team have averaged 43.8% possession, 381.1 passes and 3.6 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal, 9.3 attempts and 4.9 corners.
Top goalscorer Sambou Soumano has found the net 3 times, Pablo Pagis 2, with Laurent Abergel and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Arsene Kouassi with 2, while goalkeeper Yvon Mvogo has 2 clean sheets.
Metz have won 3 and lost 7, averaging 8.9 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Lorraine side average 48.1% possession, 441.1 passes, 4.1 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against them, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.2 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts.
The leading scorer has been Gauthier Hein with 4, while Giorgi Tsitaishvili and Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo have 2. Gauthier Hein, Terry Yegbe and Jean-Philippe Gbamin have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Jonathan Fischer has 2 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Lorient predicted lineup (4-4-2): Yvon Mvogo (GK), Bamo Meite, Nathaniel Adjei, Darlin Yongwa, Theo Le Bris, Dermane Karim, Laurent Abergel, Igor Silva, Jean-Victor Makengo, Pablo Pagis, Sambou Soumano.
Metz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Alpha Toure, Maxime Colin, Jessy Deminguet, Boubacar Traore, Malick Mbaye, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Cheikh Sabaly.
Lorient vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ahead of the game with our Lorient vs Metz betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.
Match Prediction
Lorient should be able to deliver a return when they line up in this Ligue 1 game, with odds of -132 looking really appealing. We are confident that this is the best way to play this wager.
The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Ligue 1 stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.
Key Lorient vs Metz league stats:
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re wanting bigger odds about Lorient, then there are a number of alternatives including the Asian Handicap, Double Result and the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +600 and it involves Lorient winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Player Prop Picks
Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) has totalled over 1.5 shots in four consecutive Ligue 1 games. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -139 up for grabs.
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Pablo Pagis (Lorient) has racked up five goals in his past seven Ligue 1 home matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +220 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
It’s been five consecutive Metz games where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We’re happy to back the -147 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
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Lorient vs Metz Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The favourites are 57% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Lorient being priced at -132 to come away with a victory in this Ligue 1 encounter. Metz are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +350.
Backing Lorient -0.75 at -102 on the Asian Handicap line means they need to win by two goals or more against Metz for a full payout. A one-goal success would see you get paid out on the -0.5 part and money back on the -1.0 part.
If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -128.
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You will find favourite Sambou Soumano at +390 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +145 that he finds the net any time.
Lorient League Stats
Metz League Stats
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 8 home matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win and 7 defeats in the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.13 goals scored and 1.75 conceded in the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.88 goals per game in the previous 8 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 8 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 8 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.25 goals scored and 3.38 conceded in the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.63 goals per game in the previous 8 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 8 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 8 away matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.88 corners awarded and 5.25 corners against in the last 8 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.13 corners awarded in the last 8 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.13 corners awarded and 6.63 corners against in the last 8 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.75 corners awarded in the last 8 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 8 away matches
- An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.50% possession in the last 8 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 8 home matches
- An average of 48.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.25% possession in the last 8 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 8 away matches
- Top Scorers for Lorient this season are Pablo Pagis (5), Sambou Soumano (4), Aiyegun Tosin (3)
- Top Assistors for Lorient this season are Arsene Kouassi (4), Sambou Soumano (2), Arthur Avom (1)
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Lorient vs Metz Lineups & Team News
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Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Lorient Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Lorient Lineups
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lorient Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Olivier Pantaloni
Metz Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 31:13 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 35:14 | 36 |
| 3 | Marseille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 36:15 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 33:20 | 32 |
| 5 | Lyon | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 22:16 | 27 |
| 6 | Rennes | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 27:24 | 27 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 25:20 | 23 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 24:22 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26:27 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 17:18 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 21:27 | 19 |
| 12 | Lorient | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19:28 | 18 |
| 13 | Nice | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 19:29 | 17 |
| 14 | Paris FC | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21:29 | 16 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 13:22 | 15 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 14:25 | 12 |
| 17 | Nantes | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14:28 | 11 |
| 18 | Metz | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 17:37 | 11 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 16:4 | 21 |
| 2 | Marseille | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 24:8 | 20 |
| 3 | PSG | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 17:3 | 19 |
| 4 | Lille | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16:6 | 19 |
| 5 | Lyon | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14:6 | 18 |
| 6 | Rennes | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18:8 | 17 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14:4 | 16 |
| 8 | Monaco | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 16 |
| 9 | Lorient | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 17:14 | 15 |
| 10 | Angers | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12:7 | 14 |
| 11 | Nice | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:11 | 13 |
| 12 | Brest | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 13 | Toulouse | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:14 | 12 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10:11 | 10 |
| 16 | Paris FC | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12:15 | 8 |
| 17 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 18 | Nantes | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8:15 | 5 |
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