Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais: match statistics
Olympique Lyonnais is in excellent form, winning all of their last 5 matches and earning 3 points per game, while Metz occupies 18th place in the table with just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 encounters. The hosts have a very poor home record – only 25% wins and a massive 50% loss rate, with an average of 0.88 goals per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Lyon presents an advantage in all key statistics: a higher average of shots on target (4.78 vs 3.13), better conversion rate (11% vs 10%), possession dominance (55% vs 47%), and a superior xG coefficient (1.36 vs 1.06). Additionally, the visitors have kept a clean sheet in 44% of away matches, which, given Metz's weak offense (50% of home matches without scoring), gives them a significant edge. Considering all these factors, Lyon has a clear advantage and should secure an away victory.
Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metz played against Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 2:5.
Recent form
Metz has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Olympique Lyonnais has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Metz scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 2.22. Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Metz's games and 44% of Olympique Lyonnais's. The Over 2.5 rates are 61% and 56%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Olympique Lyonnais has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.02 per game. Metz takes 8.9 shots per game, while Olympique Lyonnais takes 13.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Metz leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Olympique Lyonnais leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metz's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Olympique Lyonnais, it is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 52% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Olympique Lyonnais is in excellent form, winning all of their last 5 matches and earning 3 points per game, while Metz occupies 18th place in the table with just 0.8 points per game in their last 5 encounters. The hosts have a very poor home record – only 25% wins and a massive 50% loss rate, with an average of 0.88 goals per match and a negative goal difference (-3). Lyon presents an advantage in all key statistics: a higher average of shots on target (4.78 vs 3.13), better conversion rate (11% vs 10%), possession dominance (55% vs 47%), and a superior xG coefficient (1.36 vs 1.06). Additionally, the visitors have kept a clean sheet in 44% of away matches, which, given Metz's weak offense (50% of home matches without scoring), gives them a significant edge. Considering all these factors, Lyon has a clear advantage and should secure an away victory.
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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 | Olympique Lyonnais | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.31 |
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Metz · 2.4 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Metz · 1.5 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is 122% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.22 goals / game - Metz · 1 goals / game - Olympique Lyonnais
Metz scores in 67% of games (12 of 18 meczów), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 meczów).
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 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 - Olympique Lyonnais
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.
Olympique Lyonnais is 106% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.78 pts / game - Metz · 1.61 pts / game - Olympique Lyonnais
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 56%. 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 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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
Olympique Lyonnais
* 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 | Olympique Lyonnais | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.28 | 2.86 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 50% | ▼ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 61% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 28% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▼ 72% |
^ 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 Olympique Lyonnais. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais?
The Ligue 1 match finished Metz 2:5 Olympique Lyonnais. 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 Olympique Lyonnais?
Metz score 1.06 goals per game on average and Olympique Lyonnais 1.50. The Ligue 1 average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Metz's matches and 44% of Olympique Lyonnais's.
What form are Metz and Olympique Lyonnais in?
Over the last 5 games Metz have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Olympique Lyonnais 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.