Metz vs Montpellier Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 11 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming Round of 32 clash in the French Cup, Metz will host Montpellier, with both teams showcasing intriguing form. Metz recently secured a victory following four consecutive losses, which might boost their confidence on home turf. Meanwhile, Montpellier have won two of their last five matches and have been performing well away from home, boasting a streak of ten consecutive games with a total of under 2.5 goals. A tactical battle is anticipated, where minor details could prove decisive.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 February 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 3:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Montpellier):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 17 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Metz and Montpellier:
- played 34 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 14, for the away team - 10, draws - 10;
- number of goals (home/away) - 40 against 38;
- average total goals in the match - 2.29.
Head-to-head statistics Metz - Montpellier
Metz Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Ligue 1 tournament (home team - Lorient, away team - Metz). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Metz vs Lorient):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Metz are currently showing inconsistent form, having won just one of their last four matches. However, their recent victory could serve as a turning point for their progress in the Coupe de France. Metz's strength lies in their consistent attacking line, but their weakness is a defense that frequently concedes goals. In their last head-to-head encounter with this opponent, they suffered a 0-3 defeat.
Match Results: Metz
Montpellier Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Ligue 2 tournament (home team - Montpellier, away - Dunkerque). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Montpellier vs Dunkerque):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 11.
The Paladins have shown consistent form this season. Their strength lies in their defense, particularly evident on the road: a streak of ten games with a total of under 2.5 goals highlights Montpellier's defensive reliability. In 2024, they defeated Metz 3-0 and will aim to replicate that success through their organization and ability to maintain a slow pace of play.
Match Results: Montpellier
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 10, draws - 10.
- Metz have not won in 8 of last 9 games against Montpellier.
- Metz have not won in last 5 home games against Montpellier.
- Montpellier have not lost in 7 of last 8 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.18, the guests - 1.12;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.29;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 10.
Statistics: Metz vs Montpellier
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 1.67;
- average total goals scored: 3 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 2 vs 1.33;
- Metz: average total at home in the tournament - 0;
- Montpellier: average total away in the tournament - 1.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 1.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1.17).
- Metz have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against Montpellier.
- Montpellier have scored in 7 of last 8 away games.
Prediction on corners
- Metz have taken over 4.5 corners in last 5 home games against Montpellier.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 34;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 10 times.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate active play in front of both goals through attempts to create chances with wing attacks. It's unlikely we'll see a goal fest from either side, as they often leave the pitch without scoring. Our prediction is both teams to score - no.No comments
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