Metz vs Monaco: match statistics
Metz vs Monaco: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metz played against Monaco in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on May 2, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Metz has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Monaco has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Metz scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 2.26. Monaco scores 1.74 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Metz's games and 65% of Monaco's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 65%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Monaco has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 1.11 per game. Metz takes 9.8 shots per game, while Monaco takes 12.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Metz leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Monaco leads at halftime in 29% and scores 1.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metz's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Monaco, it is minutes 61-75 (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.83 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 7.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Monaco are the favorites — the visitors have 15 wins this season versus just 3 for Metz and are averaging 1.6 points per match in the last 5 fixtures compared to 0.6 for the hosts. Offensively Monaco show a clear advantage: 1.4 goals on average away versus 0.93 goals for Metz at home, a higher shot conversion rate 11% versus 8% and 4.2 shots on target per match versus 4.13, which translates to superior chance finishing. Defensively the numbers are similar — Metz concede 1.73 goals at home, Monaco 1.67 away, and both teams have conceded 10 goals in the last 5 matches, so the difference lies mainly in attacking efficiency. Additionally xG indicates Monaco generate 1.44 xG away versus 1.36 xG for Metz at home, and Metz fail to score in 47% of home games while Monaco are shut out in 33% of away matches — this further favors the visitors. Based on this I project a Monaco win; suggested probability distribution: 58% away win, 27% draw and 15% Metz win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Both teams show a strong signal for BTTS - Yes: Metz has BTTS at 63% at home, Monaco 67% away, and Monaco recorded BTTS in 100% of their last 5 matches (Metz 60%). Metz averages 2.06 goals scored at home with xG 1.48 and concedes 1.38 goals, while Monaco away scores 1.4 goals with xG 1.44 and concedes 1.67, indicating both sides create and allow goals. In the last 5 matches Metz averaged 1.28 xG and conceded 1.76 opponent xG, and Monaco had 1.69 xG and conceded 1.66 xG, which confirms the visitors also generate scoring opportunities. Additionally, over 2.5 rates are 69% (Metz) and 60% (Monaco), and the over2.5 + BTTS combination is 63% and 60%, increasing the likelihood of a match with goals from both sides. Considering 63% vs 67% BTTS, Monaco's 100% BTTS in the last five, and defensive vulnerabilities (Metz 70 goals conceded this season), I favor the 'Yes' scenario and estimate its probability at around 82%.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Metz averages 2.06 goals scored per match, Monaco 1.40, with xG of 1.48 (Metz) and 1.44 (Monaco), indicating attacking potential on both sides. Comparing attacks vs defenses yields projected xG ≈1.56 for Metz (1.48 vs Monaco defense 1.64) and ≈1.40 for Monaco (1.44 vs Metz defense 1.35), totalling about 2.96 goals in the match. Seasonal over 2.5 rates are 69% for Metz and 60% for Monaco, and Monaco is 100% over 2.5 in the last 5 matches, further increasing the likelihood of more goals. Both teams have high BTTS: 63% (Metz) and 67% (Monaco), and in the last 5 matches both have conceded on average 2.0 goals, so a BTTS scenario and a match with at least two goals is well justified. Based on this, the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (seasonal 81%/67% for Metz/Monaco; forecast ≈83%); Over 2.5 also looks favorable (~72%), while Over 3.5 remains moderately likely (~55%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Metz has a strong home record: 63% home wins and an average of 2.0 points per match; they led at the break in 6 games (38%), while Monaco led at the break in only 3 (20%). Metz scores on average 0.75 goals by half-time versus Monaco’s 0.47, with xG of 1.48 against 1.44 and shot conversion of 17% versus 11% — this gives the hosts an advantage in finishing chances. After the break Metz scores on average 1.31 and concedes 0.75, whereas Monaco scores 0.93 and concedes 1.00, so a Metz lead at the break has a high likelihood of being maintained and turned into a win. A weaker factor is Metz’s form over the last 5 matches (0% wins, record 'ddlld' and 80% draws at half-time in that run), which lowers confidence and justifies a significant share of draw scenarios. Therefore the safest signal is 1/1 with a probability of 30%, with parallel chances for draws (X/X 20%, X/1 15%) and relatively low risk of turnarounds (1/2, 2/1).
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Metz | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.39 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Monaco is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Metz · 1.6 pts / game - Monaco
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.
Monaco is 74% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Metz · 1.74 goals / game - Monaco
Monaco is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.26 goals / game - Metz · 1.52 goals / game - Monaco
Metz scores in 58% of games (18 of 31 meczów), while Monaco keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
Monaco scores in 81% of games (25 of 31 meczów), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Metz
Over / Under - Monaco
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Monaco is 98% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.65 pts / game - Metz · 1.29 pts / game - Monaco
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 10%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Monaco - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Metz
Monaco
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games 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 | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.26 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 50% | ▲ 65% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 53% | ▲ 65% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 29% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Metz's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Monaco. Games average 7.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Metz vs Monaco?
The Ligue 1 match finished Metz 1:2 Monaco. 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 Monaco?
Metz score 1.00 goals per game on average and Monaco 1.74. The Ligue 1 average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Metz's matches and 65% of Monaco's.
What form are Metz and Monaco in?
Over the last 5 games Metz have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Monaco 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metz vs Monaco?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Metz vs Monaco: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.