Metz vs Nantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Apr 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Nantes

It's a bottom-of-the-table clash as Metz and Nantes meet at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 5 April.

Nantes are capable of securing the spoils when it comes to Full-Time Result wagering and we’ll back them with optimism against Metz. The odds of +138 are really appealing when it comes to this pick.

Basement boys Metz drew away from home in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Rennes at Roazhon Park. The Lorraine outfit ended up with just 32% possession and had two shots on target.

Second-from-bottom Nantes suffered a third consecutive Ligue 1 defeat when losing 3-2 in their previous game. This was at home to Strasbourg at Stade de la Beaujoire. Les Canaris recorded just 37% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Dehmaine Tabibou and Matthis Abline on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz have enjoyed three consecutive victories against Nantes. In their last encounter, Metz travelled to Stade de la Beaujoire and landed a 2-0 win. The previous 9 H2H games have featured five Metz wins, three draws and one Nantes victory.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Nantes	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23	29:52	23
18	Metz	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44	32:76	17

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Metz have 8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Benoit Tavenot's side have averaged 46.7% possession, 432.2 passes and 3.8 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 4.7 corners.

Koffi Kouao and Nathan Mbala are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Giorgi Abuashvili has 1. Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Alpha Toure and Koffi Kouao are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Jonathan Fischer managing one clean sheet.

Nantes have 2 victories and 8 defeats, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Pays de la Loire club have averaged 44.0% possession, 373.9 passes, 3.2 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Matthis Abline is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Fabien Centonze on 2, with Dehmaine Tabibou and two others bagging 1. Chidozie Awaziem has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Anthony Lopes has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Pape Sy (GK), Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Urie-Michel Mboula, Maxime Colin, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jessy Deminguet, Bouna Sarr, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.

Nantes confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Anthony Lopes (GK), Frederic Guilbert, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Nicolas Cozza, Francis Coquelin, Fabien Centonze, Mohamed Kaba, Johann Lepenant, Matthis Abline, Ignatius Ganago.

Metz vs Nantes Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Metz vs Nantes with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice, key player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Our prediction is that Nantes will have too much for the opposition and we’ll therefore take the +138 when it comes to this Ligue 1 clash. This wager sticks out when it comes to landing value.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming Ligue 1 action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key Metz vs Nantes league stats:

• Metz have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Metz have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Metz have lost their last 3 games at home.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 42% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 45-50% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

The Asian Handicap supplies you with the opportunity to get more juice on your bets. You can alter the line for Nantes and select the odds for your betting preference.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Metz 0 - 1 Nantes

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Les Canaris which is available at odds of +540. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mohamed Kaba Over 1.5 Shots +110

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes) has totalled over 1.5 shots in back-to-back Ligue 1 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +110 available.

Latest Mohamed Kaba Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1100

Shots

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

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Ignatius Ganago To Score +280

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes) can be backed to find the net at +280. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Ignatius Ganago Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+650

Shots

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Nantes Under 4.5 Corners -133

In their past ten away games, Nantes have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous three Metz home matches have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We recommend backing the -133 that Nantes aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Metz

Total

8.50 3.80 4.70

Home

8.90 4.90 4.00

Away

8.90 3.30 5.60

Nantes

Total

7.60 3.20 4.40

Home

7.70 3.20 4.50

Away

8.80 2.60 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+104

Under 9.5

-147

Metz Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-116

Nantes Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Most Corners

1

-115

X

+600

2

+123

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Metz vs Nantes 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 draw is available at +220 if you believe that this Ligue 1 clash will finish level, with Nantes at +145 and Metz chalked up at +195 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

Nantes are available at odds of +108 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Metz to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The latest Both Teams to Score betting suggests that there’s exactly the same chance of BTTS Yes and No happening, with -116 available.

Hundreds of markets for every Ligue 1 game await you, with the leading football betting sites providing a huge range of choice. A first-class service awaits whether you’re betting pre-match or In-Play.

Full-Time Result

1

+195

X

+220

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+104

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-313

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

+108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-116

Habib Diallo is the market leader at +480 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+200

Anytime

+480

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Fabien Centonze (Nantes)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Deiver Machado (Nantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ibrahima Sissoko (Nantes)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Matthis Abline (Nantes)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

-

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-

Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+114

Under 2.5

-

Ignatius Ganago (Nantes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Fabien Centonze (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+163

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Dehmaine Assoumani (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+118

Under 1.5

-

Mohamed Kaba (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Remy Cabella (Nantes)

Over 1.5

+123

Under 1.5

-

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Ali Youssif (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Louis Leroux (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Deiver Machado (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Johann Lepenant (Nantes)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Jessy Deminguet (Metz)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ibrahima Sissoko (Nantes)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Ligue 1 matches only
Metz haven’t triumphed in seven straight games at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Les Grenats have seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.10.

The past three Nantes games on the road have ended in defeat. Les Canaris have collected five losses, three draws and two victories in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Metz enjoyed a 3-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Nantes at Stade Saint-Symphorien. There have been three Metz wins and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Metz Home Stats		2-1-7	3.30	1.20	2.10	6	4	5	5
Nantes Away Stats		2-3-5	2.70	1.00	1.70	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 Nantes Lineups & Team News

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