Metz vs Auxerre Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 15 Feb 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Auxerre

Bottom-of-the-table Metz host third-from-bottom Auxerre at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 15 February.

If you’re in agreement with our verdict that there won’t be lots of goals, back the -161 on the Under 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals. We are not anticipating that Metz vs Auxerre will produce too many fireworks.

Metz had a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was at home to LOSC Lille at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Benoit Tavenot's team had one shot on target and 40% possession.

AJ Auxerre drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Paris FC at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. The Burgundy side were 49% in the possession stakes and managed three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two sides previously met at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps, with Auxerre landing the home victory. Defeating Metz by a 3-1 scoreline.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Auxerre	27	5	7	15	22	36	-14	22:36	22
18	Metz	27	3	5	19	25	60	-35	25:60	14

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Metz have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. Les Grenats have averaged 48.1% possession, 453.8 passes and 3.6 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.0 goals from 5.8 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Gauthier Hein is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo and Giorgi Tsitaishvili each have 2. Gauthier Hein is top assists maker with 2, while goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer has kept one clean sheet.

Auxerre have 1 victory, 5 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 11.1 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 44.4% possession, 387.9 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 11.1 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

Lassine Sinayoko has top scored with 3, while Oussama El Azzouzi, Kevin Danois and Sinaly Diomande are next on 1. Kevin Danois, Danny Namaso and Sekou Mara have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Donovan Leon has 3 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Urie-Michel Mboula, Fode Ballo-Toure, Gauthier Hein, Believe Munongo, Jessy Deminguet, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo, Giorgi Abuashvili.

Auxerre confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Donovan Leon (GK), Lamine Sy, Sinaly Diomande, Bryan Okoh, Clement Akpa, Elisha Owusu, Kevin Danois, Naouirou Ahamada, Romain Faivre, Sekou Mara, Lassine Sinayoko.

Metz vs Auxerre Prediction & Betting Tips

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Metz vs Auxerre, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, corners insight, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Under 2.5 Goals at odds of -161. This looks like an attractive bet, with the teams set to play out a low-scoring Ligue 1 encounter.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Ligue 1 stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key Metz vs Auxerre league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Metz games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Metz games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Metz games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Auxerre games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Auxerre games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Auxerre games.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.7% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re searching for a bigger price, then one option is to back Under 2.5 Goals as part of a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet. Combining this pick with BTTS No generates bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 1 - 1 Auxerre

There are odds of +390 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Lassine Sinayoko Over 2.5 Shots -102

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA) has fired over 2.5 shots in three consecutive Ligue 1 games. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of -102.

Latest Lassine Sinayoko Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+220

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

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Giorgi Tsitaishvili to Score +550

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz) has scored two goals in his past ten Ligue 1 matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +550 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest Giorgi Tsitaishvili Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1200

Shots

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -147

The past five Metz games average 7.40 corners, while four of the last five Auxerre away matches have involved the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered. We’re going to bet on the teams to fall short when it comes to Total Corners and this pick is available at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

7.90 3.60 4.30

Home

8.10 4.00 4.10

Away

9.90 3.80 6.10

Auxerre

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

10.70 5.70 5.00

Away

8.70 4.40 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-143

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

+102

Auxerre Corners

Over 4.5

-152

Under 4.5

+108

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+650

2

-156

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Metz vs Auxerre Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Ligue 1 encounter and you can get +155 that AJ Auxerre win and +205 that Metz triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +190.

There are various ways to back Auxerre and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +114 currently available that they beat Metz and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. Both Teams to Score is a two-way market and, when it comes to latest odds, there’s not much to separate Yes and No.

No matter what Ligue 1 match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+190

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+107

2

+205

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-263

X2

-294

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-141

2 Hcp -0.25

+114

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-110

Habib Diallo is available at +210 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +480 to find the net first.

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+210

Anytime

+480

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)

First

+220

Anytime

+525

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Sékou Mara (AJA)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Josué Casimir (AJA)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Lucas Michal (Metz)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Romain Faivre (AJA)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Lasso Coulibaly (AJA)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

Kévin Danois (AJA)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Fredrik Oppegård (AJA)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Boubacar Traoré (Metz)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Oussama El Azzouzi (AJA)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-

Lassine Sinayoko (AJA)

Over 2.5

-103

Under 2.5

-

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Sékou Mara (AJA)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Josué Casimir (AJA)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Lucas Michal (Metz)

Over 1.5

+143

Under 1.5

-

Romain Faivre (AJA)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Lasso Coulibaly (AJA)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Kévin Danois (AJA)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Fredrik Oppegård (AJA)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Boubacar Traoré (Metz)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

Over 0.5

-104

Under 0.5

-

Oussama El Azzouzi (AJA)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Metz have not triumphed at Stade Saint-Symphorien in four straight matches. Benoit Tavenot's team have finished with five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Auxerre have gone without an away win in the last ten games. The Burgundy side have finished with seven defeats and three draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Metz Home Stats		2-3-5	2.40	0.90	1.50	4	6	4	6
Auxerre Away Stats		0-3-7	2.10	0.40	1.70	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Metz vs Auxerre Lineups & Team News

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