Metz vs Angers Prediction 14 September 2025
🔊 Can Metz secure their first points of the season? So far, Stéphane Le Mignan's side have yet to earn a single point and sit at the bottom of the table. On Sunday, they face mid-table Ligue 1 team Angers in the fourth round of the French Championship. How will this showdown end? Read our in-depth analysis of this match and our prediction on its outcome.
Head-to-Head
📊 In six of the last seven encounters between these opponents, Metz have scored one goal or fewer. The trend of low-scoring matches against Angers has persisted for the Graoullys over the past eight years.
Head-to-head statistics Metz - Angers
Metz Team Overview
🔴 Metz had an eventful preseason with several victories in friendly matches before the official season kicked off. It was clear that their transfer strategy was lacking, leaving many areas problematic. This resulted in a string of defeats in the opening rounds of the French Championship.
⚪ As a reminder, Metz have yet to earn a single point, having lost all three of their Ligue 1 matches. It started with a home defeat against Strasbourg (0-1), followed by away losses to Lyon (0-3) and Paris (2-3). In their recent game against the capital club, Stéphane Le Mignan's squad scored their first goals of the season, having gone more than two games without finding the net. Additionally, it's worth noting Sadibou Sané's red card in the match against Paris, which prevented Metz from fighting for at least a point in the closing stages.
Match Results: Metz
Angers Team Overview
⚪ Angers have struggled with consistency this season, displaying varying performances from match to match. However, they have generally left a positive impression, particularly with their defensive line. Notably, the "Scoïstes" have conceded only two goals this season, despite facing strong opponents like PSG and Rennes (though Paris might be considered a slightly weaker side).
⚫ After securing three points in their opening match against Paris FC, Alexandre Dujeux's squad gained confidence. However, they were soon up against the reigning league champions. Angers managed to put up a respectable fight against PSG, conceding just one goal in a narrow 1-0 defeat. In their most recent fixture, Angers hosted Rennes and had to come from behind to earn a point in a 1-1 draw.
Match Results: Angers
Latest news
Metz
📄 In the final days of the transfer window, Metz managed to secure several valuable players who can strengthen the team's performance. They acquired 24-year-old defender Terry Yegbe from Swedish side Elfsborg for 3 million euros. Joining Metz as free agents are Fode Ballo-Toure and Habib Diallo.
🟥 Sadibou Sane will miss the match against Angers due to suspension. He received a straight red card in the previous round against Paris.
❌ In the upcoming match, the team will be without Uri Michel Mbula, Malik Mbaye, and Joseph Mangondo due to injuries. They have yet to play this season and are unlikely to appear on the field in the coming weeks as they continue their recovery.
Angers
🎙 Metz midfielder Louis Mouton shared his thoughts on the upcoming match against Metz: "It's going to be tough. They haven't picked up any points yet, and it's always challenging to face a team that's desperate for points. Plus, it's their home ground, with a unique atmosphere and a strong mindset. It won't be easy, but we need to stay focused and maintain our pace. Honestly, if someone had told us we'd have four points after three games, not many would have believed it. So we need to keep this momentum, stick together, and give it our all. If we maintain the same pace as in the last three games, I believe we can achieve a result in Metz.”
❌ Gabonese forward Jim Allevinah's participation in the upcoming match against Metz is doubtful, as he has just returned from international duty and hasn't fully recovered from a minor injury. It's worth noting that he featured in all three opening rounds of the championship.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Benoit Millot. Over his last 100 games, he averages 4.02 yellow cards per match, with 26 fouls. This season, Metz have received 5 yellow cards, averaging 1.66 per game. Angers have been shown only 4 yellow cards in Ligue 1, averaging 1.33 per match. Considering this data, we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
The teams in this upcoming match are struggling offensively, scoring less than others in the league. Each has netted only twice in their three matches-a notably low scoring rate. Based on this, we recommend considering a bet on total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Angers' corner stats in this Ligue 1 season are notably poor, with just four corners in three matches, averaging 1.33 per game. Metz have a significant edge here with 12 corners (averaging 4 per match). Given that Metz are playing at home, the stats should hold true-bet on the hosts to win the corner count.
Editor's Prediction
Metz are still without a point, which is a crazy motivation, but how do they convert that if their attack is completely ineffective? They face a team that has conceded just two goals this season (the second-best defense in the league). It's unclear how the hosts will break through such a defense. Angers, however, don't have a great chance of winning either, as their results have been inconsistent, especially on the road. We expect a dull goalless draw from this match, with the scoreline reading 0-0. Considering the stats and Metz's lack of scoring, we predict the hosts' individual total to be under 1.5.
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