FC Nantes
Football France - Ligue 1 Stade de la Beaujoire Sun 2 Nov 12:15
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Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nantes vs Metz

Nantes host Metz in this French Ligue 1 meeting at Stade de la Beaujoire, with kick-off set for 12:15 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Nantes Look a Great Bet to Win

Nantes could land the money against Metz and we’ll take this pick on the Full-Time Result market. There are appealing odds of -114 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

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2-0 Win for Metz in Last H2H Battle

Nantes lost their last game, being beaten at home to Monaco 5-3 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Luis Castro's side had 48% of possession and five shots on target, with Bahereba Guirassy bagging two goals and Mostafa Mohamed scoring the other.

Metz have suffered five straight away defeats. In their previous game, they enjoyed a 2-0 home victory against RC Lens at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Les Grenats had 46% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, with Gauthier Hein finding the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz have beaten Nantes in the last two encounters. A 2-0 away victory at Stade de la Beaujoire followed a 3-1 home win at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The past 8 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Metz victories and one Nantes win. There have also been three draws.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
15 Nantes logo Nantes 10 2 3 5 10 15 -5 10:15 9
18 Metz logo Metz 10 1 2 7 8 26 -18 8:26 5
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Nantes – Last 10 League Games

Nantes have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 2.5 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. Les Canaris have averaged 42.8% possession, 364.2 passes and 3.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 15.6 attempts and 6.7 corners.

The three top scorers are Mostafa Mohamed, Bahereba Guirassy and Youssef El Arabi, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Matthis Abline is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Anthony Lopes keeping 2 clean sheets.

Metz – Last 10 League Games

Metz have 1 victory, 7 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 2.8 shots on goal, 7.8 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Lorraine team average 49.3% possession, 455.0 passes, 4.0 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while 2.6 goals have been conceded from 13.9 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal.

Gauthier Hein has scored 3 goals, followed by Ibou Sane, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo, Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Boubacar Traore on 1. Gauthier Hein is top assists provider with 2, while Jonathan Fischer has kept 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Nantes predicted lineup (4-3-3): Anthony Lopes (GK), Kelvin Amian, Chidozie Awaziem, Tylel Tati, Louis Leroux, Hyeok-kyu Kwon, Junior Mwanga, Dehmaine Tabibou, Bahereba Guirassy, Youssef El Arabi, Matthis Abline.

Metz predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Maxime Colin, Terry Yegbe, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Koffi Frank Kouao, Alpha Toure, Jessy Deminguet, Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Cheikh Sabaly, Giorgi Abuashvili, Habib Diallo.

Nantes vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Nantes vs Metz with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the opportunity to back Nantes considering they are -114 to record a Ligue 1 victory. We’ll take this bet with confidence based on the stats that are available to us.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Ligue 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Nantes vs Metz league stats:

  • Metz have lost their last 5 games on the road.
  • Metz have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Nantes to Win Probability

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Nantes Nantes logo 1 - 0 Metz logo Metz

We’re taking a chance on Nantes to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +600 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Giorgi Abuashvili Over 1.5 Shots +130 BetMGM logo

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz) has recorded an average of 1.75 shots in his past four Ligue 1 away games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the +130 when it comes to this Player Shots wager.

Latest Giorgi Abuashvili Player Prop Odds

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Bahereba Guirassy to Score +280 BetMGM logo

Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes) has managed two goals in his past four Ligue 1 games on home soil. We’re content to land the +280 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Bahereba Guirassy Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Nantes Under 5.5 Corners -138 BetMGM logo

Nantes have had under 5.5 corners in eight straight matches. For Team Corners, we’re expecting Nantes to fall short and you can land odds of -138.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Nantes Logo Nantes
Total
10.10 3.40 6.70
Home
9.00 3.60 5.40
Away
10.10 3.20 6.90
Metz Logo Metz
Total
9.50 4.00 5.50
Home
7.60 3.40 4.20
Away
11.40 4.60 6.80
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Nantes -114
Total Goals Under 2.5 -120
Player Shots Giorgi Abuashvili Over 1.5 +130

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has Nantes on the 1x2, Under 2.5 accompanied by Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz) to manage Over 1.5 shots.

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Nantes 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.

Bookies Giving Nantes Plenty of Respect

At betting odds of -114, the bookies make Nantes probable winners and there’s a 53% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Ligue 1 encounter. If you’re searching for a different slant, Metz are available at +290.

If you’re feeling confident of a win for Nantes, the Asian Handicap -0.5 option is priced at -111. You might instead think that Metz +0.5 at -111 is more appealing and the draw is included here.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -123 and No at -109.

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Mostafa Mohamed Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Mostafa Mohamed can be backed to find the net anytime at +180. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +410.

Player Goals
Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)
First
+180
Anytime
+410
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Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)
First
+190
Anytime
+400
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Matthis Abline (Nantes)
First
+195
Anytime
+450
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Bahereba Guirassy (Nantes)
First
+280
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots
Matthis Abline (Nantes)
Over 3.5
+115
Under 3.5
-
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Mostafa Mohamed (Nantes)
Over 2.5
-167
Under 2.5
-
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Youssef El Arabi (Nantes)
Over 2.5
+125
Under 2.5
-
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Habib Diallo (Metz)
Over 2.5
-103
Under 2.5
-
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Nantes Aiming to Stop the Rot at Home

Nantes have failed to win in their last three matches at Stade de la Beaujoire. Luis Castro's side have managed four losses, three victories and three draws in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Metz have now lost five consecutive games on their travels.

When the sides last met at Stade de la Beaujoire, Metz beat Nantes 2-0. The past 4 H2H games at Stade de la Beaujoire have seen two draws along with a victory for Nantes and a win for Metz.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Nantes logo Nantes Home Stats 3-3-4 2.30 1.10 1.20 3 7 3 7
Metz logo Metz Away Stats 0-0-5 5.20 1.00 4.20 5 0 3 2
  • 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
Team Stats
Nantes logo Nantes League Stats
Metz logo Metz League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 5 away matches.
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Nantes vs Metz Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for Nantes vs Metz before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Ligue 1 lineups and the latest on injuries.

Nantes Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Metz Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Nantes Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 Anthony Lopes
98 Kelvin Amian 6 Chidozie Awaziem 78 Tylel Tati 66 Louis Leroux
5 Hyeok-kyu Kwon 80 Junior Mwanga 17 Dehmaine Tabibou
11 Bahereba Guirassy 19 Youssef El Arabi 10 Matthis Abline
1 Jonathan Fischer
2 Maxime Colin 15 Terry Yegbe 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin
39 Koffi Frank Kouao 12 Alpha Toure 20 Jessy Deminguet 7 Georgiy Tsitaishvili
14 Cheikh Sabaly 9 Giorgi Abuashvili
30 Habib Diallo

Metz Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Nantes Lineups

29 Oct Ligue 1
Nantes 3-5 Monaco
24 Oct Ligue 1
Paris FC 1-2 Nantes
19 Oct Ligue 1
Nantes 0-2 Lille
04 Oct Ligue 1
Brest 0-0 Nantes
27 Sep Ligue 1
Toulouse 2-2 Nantes
20 Sep Ligue 1
Nantes 2-2 Rennes

Previous Metz Lineups

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
21 Sep Ligue 1
Monaco 5-2 Metz

Injuries & Suspensions

Nantes Injury Table
Type Name Info
Johann Lepenant Other
Ignatius Ganago Calf
Francis Coquelin Hamstring
Ignatius Ganago Other
Metz Injury Table
Type Name Info
Gauthier Hein 2nd yellow (Red
Sadibou Sane Red card (direc
Fode Ballo-Toure Hamstring
Pape Sy Head
Urie-Michel Mboula Hamstring
Malick Mbaye Foot
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 10 6 3 1 20:9 21
2 Monaco 10 6 2 2 23:16 20
3 Marseille 10 6 1 3 24:11 19
4 Strasbourg 10 6 1 3 21:12 19
5 Lyon 10 6 1 3 16:12 19
6 Lens 10 6 1 3 14:10 19
7 Lille 10 5 2 3 22:13 17
8 Nice 10 5 2 3 16:15 17
9 Toulouse 10 4 2 4 17:15 14
10 Rennes 10 2 6 2 14:16 12
11 Le Havre 10 3 3 4 12:16 12
12 Paris FC 10 3 2 5 17:20 11
13 Angers 10 2 4 4 8:14 10
14 Brest 10 2 3 5 14:18 9
15 Nantes 10 2 3 5 10:15 9
16 Lorient 10 2 3 5 13:22 9
17 Auxerre 10 2 1 7 7:16 7
18 Metz 10 1 2 7 8:26 5
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Marseille 5 4 1 0 18:6 13
2 Monaco 5 4 1 0 14:7 13
3 Nice 6 4 1 1 10:5 13
4 Strasbourg 5 4 0 1 11:2 12
5 Lens 5 4 0 1 10:4 12
6 Lyon 5 4 0 1 8:3 12
7 Lille 5 3 1 1 10:4 10
8 PSG 4 3 1 0 8:3 10
9 Toulouse 5 2 2 1 13:10 8
10 Le Havre 5 2 2 1 8:6 8
11 Rennes 5 2 2 1 7:5 8
12 Angers 5 2 2 1 5:4 8
13 Lorient 5 2 2 1 12:12 8
14 Paris FC 5 2 1 2 11:10 7
15 Auxerre 5 2 0 3 4:5 6
16 Brest 5 1 2 2 8:9 5
17 Metz 5 1 2 2 3:5 5
18 Nantes 5 1 1 3 6:10 4