Metz vs Lille: match statistics
Lille clearly surpasses Metz in terms of quality and form. The hosts occupy 18th place in the table with only 22% home wins and a dramatic series of 5 consecutive defeats, conceding 13 goals during this time. Metz has not won any of the last 5 matches and has a negative goal difference (-6) in home games. Lille, despite a difficult recent run, ranks 5th in the league with 40% away wins and significantly better offensive statistics (1.7 goals per away match versus 1.0 for Metz). Lille's advantage in possession (57% vs 47%), higher shot efficiency (13% vs 10%), and better xG indicators (1.58 vs 1.13) further argue for an away win. Although Lille's form in the last 5 matches is not ideal, the class difference between the teams should determine their victory.
Metz vs Lille: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Metz play Lille in Ligue 1 (France). The match date is 6 February 2026 at 20:45. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Metz: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Lille: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Metz scores 0.94 and concedes 2.24 goals per match. Lille scores 1.53 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Metz 50%, Lille 38%. Over 2.5: Metz 62%, Lille 38%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 53%.
xG, shots and style
Lille has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.13. Metz: 10.1 shots per match, Lille: 13.6.
Match halves
Metz: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.53. Lille: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 1.09.
Goals by minute
Metz: 76-90+ (11 goals). Lille: 76-90+ (23 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.83 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 53%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 7.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Lille clearly surpasses Metz in terms of quality and form. The hosts occupy 18th place in the table with only 22% home wins and a dramatic series of 5 consecutive defeats, conceding 13 goals during this time. Metz has not won any of the last 5 matches and has a negative goal difference (-6) in home games. Lille, despite a difficult recent run, ranks 5th in the league with 40% away wins and significantly better offensive statistics (1.7 goals per away match versus 1.0 for Metz). Lille's advantage in possession (57% vs 47%), higher shot efficiency (13% vs 10%), and better xG indicators (1.58 vs 1.13) further argue for an away win. Although Lille's form in the last 5 matches is not ideal, the class difference between the teams should determine their victory.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Metz | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Lille is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Metz · 1.6 pts / match - Lille
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Lille is 63% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Metz · 1.53 goals / match - Lille
Lille is 106% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.24 goals / match - Metz · 1.09 goals / match - Lille
Metz scores in 56% of matches (19 of 34 matches), while Lille keeps a clean sheet in 38% (13 of 34 matches).
Lille scores in 71% of matches (24 of 34 matches), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 34 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Metz
Over / Under — Lille
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Lille is 112% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.65 pts / match - Metz · 1.38 pts / match - Lille
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 9%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lille - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 53%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (24). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (23 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +16 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Metz
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* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Metz | Liga | Lille | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.18 | 2.83 | ▼ 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 53% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 28% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 70% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 79% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Metz 0 - 0 - 1 Lille. Average goals 7.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Metz vs Lille?
The Ligue 1 match finished Metz 0:0 Lille. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metz vs Lille?
Metz score 0.94 goals per game on average and Lille 1.53. The Ligue 1 average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Metz's matches and 38% of Lille's.
What form are Metz and Lille in?
Over the last 5 games Metz have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Lille 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metz vs Lille?
The statistical background for Metz vs Lille — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.