Nice vs Metz Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Nice vs Metz

Nice meet Metz at Allianz Riviera, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 17 May.

There’s every reason to wager on both Nice and Metz finding the net, with the BTTS Yes selection attractively priced. You can land -130 that both teams score a goal.

Nice were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 loss against AJ Auxerre at Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps. Claude Puel's team enjoyed 48% possession and five shots on target, while Sofiane Diop scored the goal.

Metz have suffered back-to-back Ligue 1 defeats, recently being beaten at home by Lorient 4-0 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Les Grenats had two shots on goal and recorded 54% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Metz overcame Nice at home when the teams last played. It was a 2-1 scoreline at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The 8 previous H2H meetings have involved four Nice wins, one draw and three Metz victories.

Ligue 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
16	Nice	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23	37:60	32
18	Metz	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44	32:76	17

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1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 9.7 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Nice have had 43.0% possession, 388.1 passes and 4.8 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.7 goals from 13.6 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal, while earning 5.7 corners.

Elye Wahi and Ali Abdi lead the way with 2 goals, while Sofiane Diop has 1. Dante, Jonathan Clauss and Elye Wahi are tied for the most assists on 1, with goalie Yehvann Diouf managing 2 clean sheets.

Metz have lost 7 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.0% possession, 450.3 passes, 5.4 corners taken and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.4 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts.

Giorgi Kvilitaia and Gauthier Hein top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Jessy Deminguet on 1. Gauthier Hein is top assists provider with 3, while Pape Sy has recorded 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Nice confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Antoine Mendy, Dante, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss, Morgan Sanson, Charles Vanhoutte, Ali Abdi, Kail Boudache, Sofiane Diop, Elye Wahi.

Metz confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Bouna Sarr, Sadibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Maxime Colin, Believe Munongo, Benjamin Stambouli, Alpha Toure, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Kvilitaia, Giorgi Abuashvili.

Nice vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Nice vs Metz, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

The teams both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option in this Ligue 1 clash. Odds of -130 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

Our job is to consult the latest Ligue 1 team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Nice vs Metz league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Nice games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Nice games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 straight Nice games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Metz games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Metz games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Metz games on the road.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -130 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Nice 1 - 1 Metz

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +750 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gauthier Hein Over 1.5 Shots +117

Gauthier Hein (Metz) has fired over 1.5 shots in three straight Ligue 1 matches. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of +117 for this outcome.

Latest Gauthier Hein Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+380

First

+1150

Shots

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

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Giorgi Kvilitaia to Score +400

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz) has netted two goals in his past four Ligue 1 matches. There are odds of +400 on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer bet and we think this is an attractive wager for the player to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Giorgi Kvilitaia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1200

Shots

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Metz Over 3.5 Corners -137

In their past six games, Metz have covered the 3.5 corners line, while the previous four Nice matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. Metz should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Team Corners and odds of -137 are on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Nice

Total

10.50 4.80 5.70

Home

10.30 5.50 4.80

Away

10.70 4.60 6.10

Metz

Total

11.00 5.40 5.60

Home

10.10 5.50 4.60

Away

8.20 2.80 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-141

Nice Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-143

Metz Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-278

X

+750

2

+255

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Nice 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.

Nice have been priced up as the overwhelming -357 favourites for this Ligue 1 clash. This means the bookies give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Metz, you will find +850 about the outsider.

Nice winning by three goals or more against Metz means a -1.75 Asian Handicap bet fully pays out at -100. A two-goal margin of victory gets a half stake payout and half a stake refund.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS is always an intriguing wager to have and the Yes/No selections are regarded as being evenly-matched.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Ligue 1 match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

-357

X

+460

2

+850

Half-Time Result

1

-147

X

+180

2

+600

Double Chance

1X

-2000

12

-769

X2

+250

Draw No Bet

1

-1429

2

+550

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-100

2 Hcp +1.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-213

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-112

Favourite Elye Wahi is available at +290 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Elye Wahi (Nice)

First

-115

Anytime

+290

Sofiane Diop (Nice)

First

+145

Anytime

+440

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Kail Boudache (Nice)

First

+185

Anytime

+550

Morgan Sanson (Nice)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Tom Louchet (Nice)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Hicham Boudaoui (Nice)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Habib Diallo (Metz)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Nathan Mbala (Metz)

First

+410

Anytime

+1150

Ali Abdi (Nice)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Jonathan Clauss (Nice)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Charles Vanhoutte (Nice)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Antoine Mendy (Nice)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Salis Abdul Samed (Nice)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Dante (Nice)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Juma Bah (Nice)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Elye Wahi (Nice)

Over 4.5

-105

Under 4.5

-

Mohamed-Ali Cho (Nice)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-

Kail Boudache (Nice)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Habib Diallo (Metz)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-

Sofiane Diop (Nice)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

-

Morgan Sanson (Nice)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Tom Louchet (Nice)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Hicham Boudaoui (Nice)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Giorgi Kvilitaia (Metz)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Dante (Nice)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Bouna Sarr (Metz)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Juma Bah (Nice)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Abuashvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Ali Abdi (Nice)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Salis Abdul Samed (Nice)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Antoine Mendy (Nice)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Charles Vanhoutte (Nice)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan Clauss (Nice)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

-

Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Nice haven’t tasted victory in seven consecutive matches at Allianz Riviera. Claude Puel's team have recorded six draws, three losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Metz haven’t won any of their past ten away games. Les Grenats have recorded seven defeats and three draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.30.

The most recent Allianz Riviera meeting saw Nice claim a 1-0 win over Metz. Both teams have won two games when it comes to the previous 4 H2H meetings at Allianz Riviera.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Nice Home Stats		1-6-3	2.90	1.10	1.80	5	5	6	4
Metz Away Stats		0-3-7	3.30	1.00	2.30	7	3	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

Nice vs Metz Lineups & Team News

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