Metz vs Monaco Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 May 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Monaco

Bottom-of-the-table Metz host seventh-placed Monaco at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Saturday 2 May.

Metz +1.25 means we split our stake equally between +1 and +1.5. It’s an Asian Handicap bet at odds of -100 that we’re expecting to generate a nice return against Monaco.

Metz drew on the road in their last game. A 4-4 scoreline was played out against Le Havre at Stade Océane. Les Grenats had 53% of possession and five shots on target, while Gauthier Hein grabbed two goals, with Giorgi Kvilitaia and Jahyann Pandore getting one.

Monaco drew on their travels in their previous game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Toulouse at Stadium Municipal. Sebastien Pocognoli's side had 49% of possession and five shots on goal, while Jordan Teze and Lamine Camara found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Monaco have won five on the bounce against Metz. In the last encounter, Monaco claimed a 5-2 victory when hosting at Stade Louis II. The 10 past H2H meetings have involved seven Monaco victories, one draw and two Metz wins.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Monaco	34	16	6	12	60	54	6	60:54	54
18	Metz	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44	32:76	17

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Metz have 7 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 11.9 attempts. Benoit Tavenot's team have averaged 50.7% possession, 456.9 passes and 4.7 corners per match, conceding 2.4 goals and 5.0 corners from 5.4 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.

Giorgi Kvilitaia, Gauthier Hein and Nathan Mbala are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Gauthier Hein and Nathan Mbala have been top assistors on 2, with goalkeeper Pape Sy keeping 2 clean sheets.

Monaco have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 2.2 goals. Les Monégasques average 52.6% possession, 481.0 passes, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 14.5 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Folarin Balogun is top of the team’s scoring charts with 8, while Aleksandr Golovin and Simon Adingra have 3. Maghnes Akliouche and Aleksandr Golovin have been top assists providers with 3, while Lukas Hradecky has kept one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Pape Sy (GK), Bouna Sarr, Sadibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Benjamin Stambouli, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jessy Deminguet, Nathan Mbala, Giorgi Kvilitaia, Gauthier Hein.

Monaco confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Lukas Hradecky (GK), Thilo Kehrer, Denis Zakaria, Christian Mawissa, Jordan Teze, Lamine Camara, Paul Pogba, Simon Adingra, Maghnes Akliouche, Folarin Balogun, Aleksandr Golovin.

Metz vs Monaco Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Metz vs Monaco betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ve found a great betting angle to back Metz when they line up in this Ligue 1 clash. You can secure odds of -100 for the underdogs enjoying a +1.25 goal handicap and they can keep things close.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Ligue 1 stats.

Key Metz vs Monaco league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Metz in 11 of their last 15 games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Metz in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monaco in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monaco in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Monaco in 16 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Metz in 6 of their last 10 games against Monaco.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors can choose between buying or selling goals depending on their attitude to risk. When you move the line in either direction, the odds change accordingly.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 1 - 1 Monaco

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giorgi Kvilitaia Over 1.5 Shots -147

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz) has recorded over 1.5 shots in his past two Ligue 1 matches. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -147 available.

Latest Giorgi Kvilitaia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+1050

Shots

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

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Folarin Balogun to Score -132

Folarin Balogun (Monaco) has scored in eight of his past ten Ligue 1 matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of -132 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Folarin Balogun Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-156

First

+270

Shots

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Metz Over 3.5 Corners -132

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Metz in five consecutive home games, while Monaco have conceded 4.50 corners on average in their last 10 matches. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Metz Team Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -132 that they go over.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

9.70 4.70 5.00

Home

9.40 5.50 3.90

Away

8.20 2.80 5.40

Monaco

Total

9.70 5.20 4.50

Home

9.20 5.30 3.90

Away

9.50 5.20 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-114

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-143

Under 3.5

-100

Monaco Corners

Over 5.5

-111

Under 5.5

-128

Most Corners

1

+188

X

+650

2

-189

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Metz vs Monaco 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.

You might not get rich backing Monaco at -313 to win this Ligue 1 clash although these betting odds imply a 76% chance that the favourites end up winning. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +650 for Metz.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Monaco are -135 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Metz are +460 and the draw is priced at +190.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -213.

The best betting apps always do a great job when it comes to Ligue 1 matches. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+650

X

+475

2

-313

Half-Time Result

1

+460

X

+190

2

-135

Double Chance

1X

+205

12

-833

X2

-1429

Draw No Bet

1

+420

2

-833

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.5

-110

2 Hcp -1.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+245

Over 2.5

-345

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+155

Folarin Balogun is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +270 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is -156.

Folarin Balogun (Monaco)

First

-156

Anytime

+270

Ansu Fati (Monaco)

First

+120

Anytime

+430

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

First

+155

Anytime

+550

Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco)

First

+170

Anytime

+600

Paul Pogba (Monaco)

First

+190

Anytime

+700

Simon Adingra (Monaco)

First

+210

Anytime

+700

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+230

Anytime

+800

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

First

+290

Anytime

+1000

Denis Zakaria (Monaco)

First

+290

Anytime

+1000

Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

First

+310

Anytime

+1050

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+330

Anytime

+1150

Lamine Camara (Monaco)

First

+430

Anytime

+1500

Aladji Bamba (Monaco)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Lucas Michal (Metz)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Krépin Diatta (Monaco)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+525

Anytime

+1600

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+575

Anytime

+1900

Jordan Teze (Monaco)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Caio Henrique (Monaco)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Thilo Kehrer (Monaco)

First

+600

Anytime

+2200

Wout Faes (Monaco)

First

+600

Anytime

+2200

Christian Mawissa (Monaco)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Eric Dier (Monaco)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Folarin Balogun (Monaco)

Over 4.5

-123

Under 4.5

-

Ansu Fati (Monaco)

Over 3.5

+117

Under 3.5

-

Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Aleksandr Golovin (Monaco)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Mamadou Coulibaly (Monaco)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Denis Zakaria (Monaco)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Simon Adingra (Monaco)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Paul Pogba (Monaco)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Lamine Camara (Monaco)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Aladji Bamba (Monaco)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Jordan Teze (Monaco)

Over 0.5

+114

Under 0.5

-

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Caio Henrique (Monaco)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Thilo Kehrer (Monaco)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Wout Faes (Monaco)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Christian Mawissa (Monaco)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Ligue 1 matches only
Metz haven’t tasted victory at Stade Saint-Symphorien in the previous nine matches. Les Grenats have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

Monaco have recorded four defeats, three victories and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Monaco were 5-2 victors against Metz last time out at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The past 4 H2H games at Stade Saint-Symphorien have seen three Monaco victories and just one triumph for Metz.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Metz Home Stats		1-2-7	3.20	1.10	2.10	6	4	6	4
Monaco Away Stats		3-3-4	2.80	1.20	1.60	6	4	6	4

• 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 Monaco Lineups & Team News

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