Strasbourg vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Strasbourg vs Metz

Strasbourg host Metz at Stade de la Meinau, with kick-off set for 09:00 on Sunday 18 January.

Backing Strasbourg -1 on the Asian Handicap means the insurance of money back if they beat Metz by a single goal. However, there’s a nice return at odds of -120 if the home team win by two or more.

Strasbourg drew on the road in their last Ligue 1 game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Nice at Allianz Riviera. Gary O'Neil's side boasted 56% possession and had four shots on target, with Joaquin Panichelli bagging the goal.

In their most recent encounter, Strasbourg claimed a 6-0 Coupe de France win away to Avranches.

Metz drew on the road in their previous Ligue 1 game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Lorient at Stade du Moustoir. The Lorraine club boasted 57% possession and recorded two shots on goal, with Sadibou Sane finding the net.

In the last outing, Metz were beaten 4-0 when facing Montpellier at home in the Coupe de France.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Strasbourg have landed six straight victories over Metz. Their last encounter was staged at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with Strasbourg winning 1-0 on the road. The previous 9 H2H games have ended in six Strasbourg victories, two draws and a solitary win for Metz.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
8	Strasbourg	24	10	5	9	40	31	9	40:31	35
18	Metz	24	3	4	17	22	53	-31	22:53	13

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Strasbourg have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Le Racing have averaged 53.8% possession, 502.3 passes and 3.9 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 10.5 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Top scorer Joaquin Panichelli has found the net 5 times, with Emanuel Emegha and Sebastian Nanasi getting 2 apiece. Valentin Barco has the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Mike Penders has 3 clean sheets.

Metz have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 9.4 attempts, 4.0 shots on goal and 1.3 goals. Stephane Le Mignan's team average 50.1% possession, 461.8 passes, 4.1 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 5.8 shots on goal and 14.2 attempts.

Gauthier Hein has scored 4, followed by Giorgi Tsitaishvili and Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo with 2 goals apiece. Gauthier Hein has clocked up 2 assists, with Jonathan Fischer keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Strasbourg confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Penders (GK), Guela Doue, Lucas Hoegsberg, Ismael Doukoure, Ben Chilwell, Samir El Mourabet, Valentin Barco, Diego Moreira, Julio Enciso, Martial Godo, Joaquin Panichelli.

Metz confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Maxime Colin, Sadibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Fode Ballo-Toure, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Malick Mbaye, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Ibou Sane.

Strasbourg vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Strasbourg 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’re sweet on Strasbourg for this Ligue 1 game. The favourites are available at -1 on the Asian Handicap and we’re happy to take odds of -120 that are currently on offer for this pick.

Our team of experts monitor the current Ligue 1 injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Strasbourg vs Metz league stats:

• The -1 line has been covered by Strasbourg in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 7 of their last 9 games on the road.
• The +1 line hasn’t been covered by Metz in 6 of their last 9 games against Strasbourg.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Strasbourg 2 - 0 Metz

There could be merit in backing Strasbourg to win 2-0. Odds of +525 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gauthier Hein Over 1.5 Shots +128

Gauthier Hein (Metz) has had an average of 1.6 shots in his past five Ligue 1 matches. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the +128 available.

Latest Gauthier Hein Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1100

Shots

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

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Abdoul Ouattara to Score +410

Abdoul Ouattara (Strasbourg) has racked up two goals in his past nine Ligue 1 home matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +410 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Abdoul Ouattara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1100

Shots

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -132

It has now been six straight Metz matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 7.20 corners in the last ten Strasbourg games. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of -132 that the teams go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Strasbourg

Total

7.20 3.90 3.30

Home

8.20 4.90 3.30

Away

7.20 3.40 3.80

Metz

Total

9.10 4.10 5.00

Home

8.00 4.13 3.88

Away

10.44 4.11 6.33

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

+102

Strasbourg Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-111

Metz Corners

Over 2.5

-159

Under 2.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-345

X

+750

2

+320

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Strasbourg vs Metz 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 bookmakers have Strasbourg at -238 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 70% chance of winning this Ligue 1 clash based on the betting odds. Metz are regarded as the least likely winner at +575.

For those wanting an alternative, Strasbourg are -116 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Metz being priced up at +460 and the draw is +160.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

If you head to the top football betting sites, you can take your pick when it comes to Ligue 1 games. The hundreds of markets always ensure lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-238

X

+375

2

+575

Half-Time Result

1

-116

X

+160

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-1111

12

-625

X2

+170

Draw No Bet

1

-714

2

+370

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-108

2 Hcp +1.25

-115

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+125

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-110

Joaquín Panichelli is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +280, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg)

First

-118

Anytime

+280

Martial Godo (Strasbourg)

First

+145

Anytime

+400

Julio Enciso (Strasbourg)

First

+220

Anytime

+600

Kendry Páez (Strasbourg)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Samuel Amo-Ameyaw (Strasbourg)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Sebastian Nanasi (Strasbourg)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Joel Asoro (Metz)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Abdoul Ouattara (Strasbourg)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Ibou Sané (Metz)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Brian Madjo (Metz)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Malick Mbaye (Metz)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Diego Moreira (Strasbourg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Mathis Amougou (Strasbourg)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Valentín Barco (Strasbourg)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Ben Chilwell (Strasbourg)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Rabby Nzingoula (Strasbourg)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Andrew Omobamidele (Strasbourg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Lucas Högsberg (Strasbourg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Ismaël Doukouré (Strasbourg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Mamadou Sarr (Strasbourg)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Guela Doué (Strasbourg)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joaquín Panichelli (Strasbourg)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-

Martial Godo (Strasbourg)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-

Julio Enciso (Strasbourg)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Sebastian Nanasi (Strasbourg)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Joel Asoro (Metz)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Abdoul Ouattara (Strasbourg)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Ibou Sané (Metz)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Morgan Bokele (Metz)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Malick Mbaye (Metz)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Diego Moreira (Strasbourg)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-

Valentín Barco (Strasbourg)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ben Chilwell (Strasbourg)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Strasbourg have clocked up six wins, two draws and two defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.70.

Metz have not won in the past three away matches. The Lorraine club have seven defeats, one win and one draw in the last 9 away games, scoring an average of 1.22 goals per match and conceding 3.11.

Strasbourg overcame Metz 2-1 when the sides last met at Stade de la Meinau. The past 4 H2H meetings at Stade de la Meinau have included two Strasbourg wins along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Strasbourg Home Stats		6-2-2	2.60	1.90	0.70	6	4	5	5
Metz Away Stats		1-1-7	4.33	1.22	3.11	7	2	6	3

• 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

Strasbourg vs Metz Lineups & Team News

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