Metz vs Saint-Étienne: match statistics
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Metz vs Saint-Étienne: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Metz plays Saint-Étienne in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien.
Recent form
Metz has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Saint-Étienne has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Metz scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.83. Saint-Étienne scores 2.83 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.46 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Metz's games and 67% of Saint-Étienne's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 100%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Saint-Étienne has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.46 per game. Metz takes 14.0 shots per game, while Saint-Étienne takes 16.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Metz leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Saint-Étienne leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Metz's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Saint-Étienne, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 2 games average 2.46 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 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.
Saint-Étienne is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Metz · 2.4 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 113% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Metz · 2.83 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Metz is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.83 goals / game - Metz · 1 goals / game - Saint-Étienne
Metz scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Saint-Étienne keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Saint-Étienne scores in 100% of games (6 of 6 games), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
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 - Saint-Étienne
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.
Saint-Étienne is 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Metz · 2.33 pts / game - Saint-Étienne
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 33%. 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.
Saint-Étienne - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 83%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 0% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Metz
Saint-Étienne
* 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 2).
Teams vs league
| Metz | Liga | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.46 | ▲ 3.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 44% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 57% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Metz and Saint-Étienne play?
Metz face Saint-Étienne on September 19, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Metz vs Saint-Étienne?
Metz score 1.33 goals per game on average and Saint-Étienne 2.83. The Ligue 2 average is 2.46 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Metz's matches and 67% of Saint-Étienne's.
What form are Metz and Saint-Étienne in?
Over the last 5 games Metz have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Saint-Étienne 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metz vs Saint-Étienne?
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.