FC Metz
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade Saint-Symphorien Sun 9 Nov 11:15
OGC Nice
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Nice

Metz host Nice at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 11:15 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert French Ligue 1 predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Back Nice to Beat Metz

We’ll side with Nice at an attractive price of +107 on the basis that they should be dominant against Metz. The Full-Time Result market offers a good deal of value not to mention a strong potential return.

1-0 Victory for Nice in Last H2H

Metz have won two Ligue 1 games on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous league encounter. This was away to Nantes at Stade de la Beaujoire. The Lorraine side had 48% possession and managed seven shots on target, with Giorgi Abuashvili and Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo each scoring one goal.

Nice lost their previous Ligue 1 game. On the road, they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes. Les Aiglons finished with just 23% possession and had two shots on goal.

On Thursday night, Nice were beaten 3-1 at home to Freiburg in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Nice have racked up three consecutive wins over Metz. In the last clash, home side Nice claimed a 1-0 victory at Allianz Riviera. The previous 7 H2H games have included four wins for Nice, two triumphs for Metz and a single draw.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
15 Nice logo Nice 31 7 9 15 35 57 -22 35:57 30
18 Metz logo Metz 31 3 7 21 31 70 -39 31:70 16
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Metz – Last 10 League Games

2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Metz have had 50.3% possession, 453.6 passes and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.5 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.0 corners.

Gauthier Hein is the top goalscorer with 3, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo has 2, with Giorgi Abuashvili and two other players on 1. Cheikh Sabaly and Gauthier Hein are top assists makers with 2, while goalkeeper Jonathan Fischer has kept 3 clean sheets.

Nice – Last 10 League Games

Nice have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. Franck Haise's team have averaged 43.9% possession, 381.9 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 6.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 16.8 attempts.

Sofiane Diop is top scorer on 6, with Terem Moffi and Jeremie Boga next on 2. Jeremie Boga, Jonathan Clauss and Mohamed-Ali Cho have had 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Yehvann Diouf has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Koffi Kouao, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Terry Yegbe, Maxime Colin, Alpha Toure, Jessy Deminguet, Cheikh Sabaly, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo.

Nice confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Antoine Mendy, Juma Bah, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss, Hicham Boudaoui, Charles Vanhoutte, Ali Abdi, Sofiane Diop, Kevin Carlos, Mohamed-Ali Cho.

Metz vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Metz vs Nice tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Nice can’t be passed over when they play this Ligue 1 encounter, especially as a price of +107 is available for this selection. Head to the betting sites and back this value pick.

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 Nice league stats:

  • Nice have won 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Metz have lost 7 of their last 11 games.
  • Metz have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Metz have lost their last 3 games against Nice.
Nice to Win Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 48.3% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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The Match Result & Total market offers bettors some interesting options at bigger prices. It provides you the opportunity to bet Nice along with a specific goal total to be recorded.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Metz Metz logo 0 - 1 Nice logo Nice

There’s the option to wager on Nice to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +800 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Hicham Boudaoui To Score +390 BetMGM logo

Hicham Boudaoui (Nice) is available to be on the scoresheet at +390. It’s worth a play that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Hicham Boudaoui Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -118 BetMGM logo

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in six straight Nice games, while there has been an average of 10.20 corners in the last ten matches involving Metz. If you’re in agreement with our opinion that the Total Corners line is on the low side, take the odds of -118 that the teams 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 Logo Metz
Total
10.20 4.20 6.00
Home
7.60 3.40 4.20
Away
11.67 4.67 7.00
Nice Logo Nice
Total
11.10 4.30 6.80
Home
10.90 5.40 5.50
Away
10.10 4.50 5.60
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Nice +107
Total Goals Under 2.5 +104
Total Corners Over 9.5 -118

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Metz vs Nice 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.

Nice Match Odds Suggest Victory

The bookies have Nice as +120 favourites for this Ligue 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 45% likely to win. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +200 about Metz.

If Nice and Metz play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -109.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -179 on the BTTS market.

The best football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Ligue 1 games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Kevin Omoruyi is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +215 available that Kevin Omoruyi finds the net, while he is available at +525 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Kevin Omoruyi (Nice)
First
+215
Anytime
+525
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Jeremie Boga (Nice)
First
+225
Anytime
+550
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Habib Diallo (Metz)
First
+230
Anytime
+550
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Sofiane Diop (Nice)
First
+230
Anytime
+575
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Player Shots
Kevin Omoruyi (Nice)
Over 2.5
-106
Under 2.5
-
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Habib Diallo (Metz)
Over 2.5
-139
Under 2.5
-
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Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)
Over 2.5
+148
Under 2.5
-
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Jeremie Boga (Nice)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Metz logo Metz League Stats
Nice logo Nice League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 5 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Metz vs Nice Lineups & Team News

The latest Metz vs Nice team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups and the latest on injuries.

Metz Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Nice Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Metz Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Jonathan Fischer
39 Koffi Kouao 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin 15 Terry Yegbe 2 Maxime Colin
12 Alpha Toure 20 Jessy Deminguet
14 Cheikh Sabaly 10 Gauthier Hein 7 Giorgi Tsitaishvili
30 H. Mouhamadou Diallo
80 Yehvann Diouf
33 Antoine Mendy 28 Juma Bah 37 Kojo Peprah Oppong 92 Jonathan Clauss
6 Hicham Boudaoui 24 Charles Vanhoutte 2 Ali Abdi 10 Sofiane Diop
90 Kevin Carlos 25 Mohamed-Ali Cho

Nice Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Metz Substitutes

  • 8Boubacar Traore
  • 9Giorgi Abuashvili
  • 19Morgan Bokele
  • 21Benjamin Stambouli
  • 23Ibou Sane
  • 25Cleo Melieres
  • 38Sadibou Sane
  • 40Ousmane Ba
  • 99Joel Asoro

Nice Substitutes

  • 7Jeremie Boga
  • 8Morgan Sanson
  • 9Terem Moffi
  • 20Tom Louchet
  • 21Isak Jansson
  • 26Melvin Bard
  • 31Maxime Dupe
  • 47Tiago Gouveia
  • 99Salis Abdul Samed

Previous Metz Lineups

02 Nov Ligue 1
Nantes 0-2 Metz
29 Oct Ligue 1
Metz 2-0 Lens
26 Oct Ligue 1
Lille 6-1 Metz
19 Oct Ligue 1
Toulouse 4-0 Metz
04 Oct Ligue 1
Metz 0-3 Marseille
28 Sep Ligue 1
Metz 0-0 Le Havre

Previous Nice Lineups

06 Nov Europa League
Nice 1-3 Freiburg
01 Nov Ligue 1
PSG 1-0 Nice
29 Oct Ligue 1
Nice 2-0 Lille
26 Oct Ligue 1
Rennes 1-2 Nice
23 Oct Europa League
Celta Vigo 2-1 Nice
18 Oct Ligue 1
Nice 3-2 Lyon

Injuries & Suspensions

Metz Injury Table
Type Name Info
Koffi Kouao Yellow cards
Alpha Toure Other
Fode Ballo-Toure Other
Jean-Philippe Gbamin Other
H. Mouhamadou Diallo Hamstring
Cleo Melieres Other
Nice Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mohamed Abdelmonem Muscle
Y. Ndayishimiye Calf
Moise Bombito Lower leg
Team Squads

Metz Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Stephane Le Mignan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Koffi Kouao 39 D 11 953 11 0 0 0 3 0
Jean-Philippe Gbamin 5 M 11 920 11 0 1 0 0 0
Jonathan Fischer 1 G 11 914 10 1 0 0 0 0
Terry Yegbe 15 D 9 751 8 1 0 0 0 0
Gauthier Hein 10 F 9 730 8 1 3 2 1 1

Nice Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Franck Haise

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Yehvann Diouf 80 G 11 990 11 0 0 0 0 0
Kojo Peprah Oppong 37 D 11 952 10 1 1 0 1 0
Melvin Bard 26 D 11 945 10 1 1 0 1 0
Antoine Mendy 33 D 9 787 9 2 0 0 2 0
Hicham Boudaoui 6 M 10 728 8 2 1 2 2 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
Ligue 1 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 30 22 3 5 68:25 69
2 Lens 30 20 3 7 60:32 63
3 Lyon 31 17 6 8 48:32 57
4 Lille 31 17 6 8 50:34 57
5 Rennes 31 16 8 7 54:42 56
6 Marseille 31 16 5 10 59:41 53
7 Monaco 31 15 6 10 54:47 51
8 Strasbourg 30 13 7 10 49:39 46
9 Lorient 31 10 11 10 42:47 41
10 Toulouse 31 10 8 13 43:44 38
11 Brest 30 10 8 12 41:47 38
12 Paris FC 31 9 11 11 40:47 38
13 Angers 31 9 7 15 26:43 34
14 Le Havre 31 6 13 12 29:42 31
15 Nice 31 7 9 15 35:57 30
16 Auxerre 31 5 10 16 27:42 25
17 Nantes 31 4 8 19 26:51 20
18 Metz 31 3 7 21 31:70 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 15 13 0 2 34:11 39
2 PSG 15 12 1 2 38:10 37
3 Marseille 16 10 4 2 38:19 34
4 Lyon 15 11 1 3 26:12 34
5 Monaco 16 10 2 4 33:22 32
6 Rennes 16 9 4 3 28:16 31
7 Lorient 16 8 6 2 31:23 30
8 Lille 15 8 4 3 23:14 28
9 Strasbourg 15 8 3 4 24:13 27
10 Brest 15 7 4 4 26:20 25
11 Le Havre 16 5 8 3 20:17 23
12 Angers 16 6 4 6 17:19 22
13 Toulouse 16 5 6 5 23:23 21
14 Paris FC 15 5 4 6 22:26 19
15 Nice 15 4 6 5 18:26 18
16 Auxerre 15 4 4 7 13:15 16
17 Metz 15 2 4 9 14:26 10
18 Nantes 15 2 3 10 15:27 9