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 |
33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 60 | -23 | 37:60 | 31 |
| 18 | Metz |
33 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 32 | 76 | -44 | 32:76 | 16 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Nice predicted lineup (3-2-4-1): Yehvann Diouf (GK), Antoine Mendy, Juma Bah, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Jonathan Clauss, Ali Abdi, Morgan Sanson, Hicham Boudaoui, Salis Abdul Samed, Sofiane Diop, Mohamed-Ali Cho.
Metz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Pape Sy (GK), Koffi Kouao, Sadibou Sane, Terry Yegbe, Bouna Sarr, Jessy Deminguet, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo, Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Giorgi Kvilitaia.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +700 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
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.
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.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
You’re welcome to follow our bet builder which has BTTS Yes, Metz to cover the +1.5 Asian Handicap and also Gauthier Hein (Metz) to record Over 1.5 shots.
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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 -294 favourites for this Ligue 1 clash. This means the bookies give them a 75% chance of claiming victory. For those wanting to back Metz, you will find +700 about the outsider.
If you anticipate that Nice will land a two-goal win or bigger against Metz, then you might want to consider them at -1.5 on the Asian Handicap. They’re priced at -102 for this outcome.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -130 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Favourite Elye Wahi is available at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
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 League Stats
Metz League Stats
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 5.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 5.40 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Nice this season are Sofiane Diop (8), Elye Wahi (5), Mohamed-Ali Cho (4)
- Top Assistors for Nice this season are Jonathan Clauss (6), Mohamed-Ali Cho (3), Charles Vanhoutte (2)
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Nice vs Metz Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Nice vs Metz team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 together with updated injury news.
Nice Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Nice Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1
Metz Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous Nice Lineups
Previous Metz Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Nice Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Claude Puel
Metz Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSG | 33 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 73:27 | 76 |
| 2 | Lens | 33 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 62:35 | 67 |
| 3 | Lille | 33 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 52:35 | 61 |
| 4 | Lyon | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 53:36 | 60 |
| 5 | Rennes | 33 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 58:47 | 59 |
| 6 | Marseille | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 60:44 | 56 |
| 7 | Monaco | 33 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 56:49 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 33 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 53:43 | 50 |
| 9 | Lorient | 33 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 48:49 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47:46 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 33 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 45:49 | 41 |
| 12 | Brest | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 42:54 | 38 |
| 13 | Angers | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 28:47 | 35 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 33 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 30:44 | 32 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 32:44 | 31 |
| 16 | Nice | 33 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 37:60 | 31 |
| 17 | Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29:52 | 23 |
| 18 | Metz | 33 | 3 | 7 | 23 | 32:76 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lens | 17 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 35:13 | 42 |
| 2 | PSG | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 41:12 | 41 |
| 3 | Lyon | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 30:14 | 37 |
| 4 | Marseille | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 38:19 | 34 |
| 5 | Rennes | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 30:17 | 34 |
| 6 | Monaco | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 33:23 | 32 |
| 7 | Lorient | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 31:23 | 30 |
| 8 | Lille | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 24:15 | 29 |
| 9 | Strasbourg | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 25:15 | 27 |
| 10 | Brest | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 27:22 | 25 |
| 11 | Toulouse | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 25:24 | 24 |
| 12 | Le Havre | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 20:18 | 23 |
| 13 | Angers | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 18:20 | 23 |
| 14 | Auxerre | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 18:17 | 22 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 26:26 | 22 |
| 16 | Nice | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 19:27 | 19 |
| 17 | Nantes | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18:27 | 12 |
| 18 | Metz | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15:32 | 10 |
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