Nice vs Metz

📍 Ligue 1, France
🕒 Sunday 17th May, 20:00 BST

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Over 2.5 Goals

Nice average 1.4 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per home match this season. Metz average 1.1 scored and 2 conceded in away fixtures. Nice have won 2/10 home games (20%) this season; Metz have won 1/10 on the road (10%). There's no dominant edge either way.

Metz have featured in high-scoring away games this season — Over 2.5 Goals in 70% of their away fixtures (7/10). Nice are lower at home (60%, 6/10), averaging 1.4 scored and 1.9 conceded.

Nice frequently see both teams score at home (70%, 7/10). Metz are lower on the road (50%, 5/10) — they've scored in 60% of away games this season, which is the key variable.

Nice regularly generate high corner counts at home (10+ corners in 70% of fixtures, 7/10). Metz are lower on the road (40%). The home side's attacking style tends to produce set-piece volume regardless of the opponent.

Our Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals — Nice have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Metz in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

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League Table

The full Ligue 1 table for the 2025/2026 season, with Nice (th) and Metz (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Ligue 1 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Paris Saint Germain 32 23 4 5 71:27 +44 73
2 Lens 32 21 4 7 62:33 +29 67
3 LOSC Lille 33 18 7 8 52:35 +17 61
4 Olympique Lyonnais 33 18 6 9 53:36 +17 60
5 Rennes 33 17 8 8 58:47 +11 59
6 Olympique Marseille 33 17 5 11 60:44 +16 56
7 Monaco 33 16 6 11 56:49 +7 54
8 Strasbourg 32 13 8 11 51:42 +9 47
9 Lorient 33 11 12 10 48:49 -1 45
10 Toulouse 33 12 8 13 47:46 +1 44
11 Paris 33 10 11 12 45:49 -4 41
12 Brest 32 10 8 14 41:52 -11 38
13 Angers SCO 33 9 8 16 28:47 -19 35
14 Le Havre 33 6 14 13 30:44 -14 32
15 Auxerre 33 7 10 16 32:44 -12 31
16 Nice H 33 7 10 16 37:60 -23 31
17 Nantes 33 5 8 20 29:52 -23 23
18 Metz A 33 3 7 23 32:76 -44 16

Team Form

Metz have lost 60% of their away matches this season, while Nice have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 6 (60%) 3 (30%)
Lost 2 (20%) 6 (60%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Nice frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Metz are less consistent on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 5 (50%)

Match Goals

Metz regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Nice are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 9 (90%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 3 (30%)

Under Goals

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 1 (10%) 1 (10%)
Under 1.5 Goals 1 (10%) 2 (20%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Team Goals

Nice have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Metz in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 19 (1.9 avg) 20 (2 avg)

Match Corners

Nice regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Metz are lower on the road (40%). The home side are likely to dominate the corner count in this fixture.

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 8 (80%) 7 (70%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 4 (40%)
Over 10.5 Corners 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 11.5 Corners 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 0 (0%)

Team Corners

Nice have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Metz have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 0% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 0 (0%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 0 (0%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Nice (Home Form) Metz (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Nice vs Metz across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Nice 1.39
Draw 4.4
Metz 9.2

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.95
No 1.82

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.02
Over 2.5 1.75
Under 1.5 2.28
Under 2.5 2.28

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • San Lorenzo Res. vs Olimpia Res. 11:30 BST | Division Profesional Reserva, Paraguay San Lorenzo Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 home matches this season · Olimpia Res. have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.2
    72% combined
  • Ajman U23 vs Dibba Al Fujairah U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Ajman U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 home matches this season · Dibba Al Fujairah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    71% combined
  • Sharjah U23 vs Al Bataeh U23 15:10 BST | Arabian Gulf Reserve League, United Arab Emirates Sharjah U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Al Bataeh U23 have seen over 2.5 goals in 9/12 away matches this season · Odds: 1.36
    71% combined
  • Neuchâtel Xamax vs Étoile Carouge 19:15 BST | Challenge League, Switzerland Neuchâtel Xamax have seen over 2.5 goals in 12/17 home matches this season · Étoile Carouge have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/17 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    68% combined
Acca odds (approx) 3.5
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Nice vs Metz Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Nice vs Metz?

Over 2.5 Goals — Nice have seen 3+ goals in 60% of home games, Metz in 70% of away games. The numbers suggest an open, high-scoring fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Nice or Metz?

Nice have a slight form edge at home (20% wins) over Metz on the road (10% wins) in Ligue 1. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Nice and Metz?

Possibly — Nice frequently see both teams score at home (70%), while Metz are lower on the road (50%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Nice and Metz?

Possibly — Metz regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Nice are lower at home (60%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Nice or Metz?

Nice have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Metz's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Nice and Metz?

Possibly — Nice regularly reach high corner counts at home (70%), while Metz are lower on the road (40%). The home side may drive the corner count in this fixture.

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