France - Ligue 2Stade de la MossonData current as of November 03, 2026

Montpellier vs Metz: match statistics

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Montpellier vs Metz: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Montpellier plays Metz in Ligue 2 (France). The game is scheduled for November 6, 2026. Venue: Stade de la Mosson.

Recent form

Montpellier has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Metz has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Montpellier scores 1.45 goals per game and allows 0.55. Metz scores 1.55 and allows 1.55. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 36% of Montpellier's games and 82% of Metz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 55%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Metz has the higher season xG average, 1.55 to 1.45 per game. Montpellier takes 12.6 shots per game, while Metz takes 14.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Montpellier leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Metz leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.82 after halftime.

When the teams score

Montpellier's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). For Metz, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Ligue 2 games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 48% 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

(2.08)
(3.46)
(3.33)

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.

1.45Goals scored / game1.55
MontpellierMetz
0.55Goals allowed / game1.55
MontpellierMetz
58%Average possession53%
MontpellierMetz
4.91Shots on target / game4.64
MontpellierMetz

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.64Shots per game14.09
MontpellierMetz
4.91Shots on target4.64
MontpellierMetz
11.5%Shot conversion11%
MontpellierMetz
58%Possession53%
MontpellierMetz
1.45xG for1.55
MontpellierMetz
1.59xG against1.52
MontpellierMetz

Shooting quality

Montpellier: BalancedMetz: Attacking
MontpellierMetz
Accuracy (shots on target)39%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.300.33

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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Montpellier is 160% better for: last-5 form.

2.6 pts / game - Montpellier · 1 pts / game - Metz

Montpellier
DWWWW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
64% W27% D9% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-3-1
2.18 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-1-0
2.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-2-0
Last 5 at home
3-2-0
DDWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.76BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Metz
DLWDL
Season result split
27% W45% D27% L
Season (W-D-L)
3-5-3
1.27 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-3-2
Last 5 away
0-3-2
DDLLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.8Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.66Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 80%

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.

Metz is 7% better for: goals scored per game.

1.45 goals / game - Montpellier · 1.55 goals / game - Metz

Montpellier is 182% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.55 goals / game - Montpellier · 1.55 goals / game - Metz

Montpellier scoring profile: very strong

Montpellier scores in 91% of games (10 of 11 games), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 9% (1 of 11 games).

Metz scoring profile: mixed

Metz scores in 82% of games (9 of 11 games), while Montpellier keeps a clean sheet in 64% (7 of 11 games).

16Goals scored (season)17
MontpellierMetz
6Goals conceded (season)17
MontpellierMetz
2Average goals per game3.09
MontpellierMetz
11Goals scored (last 5)9
MontpellierMetz
2Goals conceded (last 5)12
MontpellierMetz

How often they score at least...

91%1 goal82%
MontpellierMetz
36%2 goals45%
MontpellierMetz
18%3 goals18%
MontpellierMetz
0%4 goals9%
MontpellierMetz

How often they concede at least...

36%1 goal91%
MontpellierMetz
9%2 goals36%
MontpellierMetz
9%3 goals18%
MontpellierMetz
0%4 goals9%
MontpellierMetz

* 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

18%BTTS at half-time27%
MontpellierMetz
0%BTTS in both halves9%
MontpellierMetz
18%Scored in both halves27%
MontpellierMetz

BTTS and goal count

18%Min. 3 goals and BTTS55%
MontpellierMetz
18%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
MontpellierMetz
40%BTTS - last 5100%
MontpellierMetz

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.

1st half

36%Min. 1 goal before half-time55%
MontpellierMetz
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time36%
MontpellierMetz
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time18%
MontpellierMetz

2nd half

82%Min. 1 goal after half-time82%
MontpellierMetz
36%Min. 2 goals after half-time55%
MontpellierMetz
18%Min. 3 goals after half-time36%
MontpellierMetz

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.

Montpellier - half-time state
18% leading82% draw0% trailing
Metz - half-time state
27% leading55% draw18% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.36Points per game (1st half)1.36
MontpellierMetz
0.45Goals scored (1st half)0.73
MontpellierMetz
0.18Goals conceded (1st half)0.55
MontpellierMetz
0.64Average goals (1st half)1.27
MontpellierMetz
82%Clean sheet before half-time64%
MontpellierMetz
64%No goal before half-time55%
MontpellierMetz

After half-time (2nd half)

2.18Points per game (2nd half)1
MontpellierMetz
1Goals scored (2nd half)0.82
MontpellierMetz
0.36Goals conceded (2nd half)1
MontpellierMetz
1.36Average goals (2nd half)1.82
MontpellierMetz
73%Clean sheet after half-time27%
MontpellierMetz
27%No goal after half-time36%
MontpellierMetz

Montpellier - second-half results

64% W27% D9% L
15
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
24
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.36
PPG before half-time
Lead holding356%

Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Metz - second-half results

18% W45% D36% L
15
Half-time points
8
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.36
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Montpellier - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.802.60
Goals scored / game0.81.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.2
Average goals per game1.01.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference+3+6
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4
Metz - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.400.40
Goals scored / game0.81.0
Goals allowed / game0.81.6
Average goals per game1.62.6
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet60%0%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference0-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 40% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 4

* 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.

Montpellier
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
3
2
31-45
4
2
46-60
3
1
61-75
4
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Metz
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
2
2
16-30
3
3
31-45
3
4
46-60
1
6
61-75
5
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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

2.55
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
96%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
59%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
75%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Montpellier

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.04
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-4.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
0.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+1.04
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
107%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
42%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.42
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
25% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
25%

Metz

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
0.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.03
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
117%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
115%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
29% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
29%

* 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

MontpellierLigaMetz
Average goals per game▼ 2.002.67▲ 3.09
Both teams scored▼ 36%58%▲ 82%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 36%48%▲ 55%
Clean sheets▲ 64%25%▼ 9%
Goal before half-time▼ 36%65%▼ 55%
Goal after half-time▲ 82%80%▲ 82%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.67
Average goals per game
58%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.35
Home goals / game
1.32
Away goals / game
+2%
Home attack advantage
+2%
Home defensive advantage
+2%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
65%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
24%
3 goals
7%
4 goals

FAQ

When do Montpellier and Metz play?

Montpellier face Metz on November 6, 2026 in Ligue 2 at Stade de la Mosson. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What do the goal statistics show before Montpellier vs Metz?

Montpellier score 1.45 goals per game on average and Metz 1.55. The Ligue 2 average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 36% of Montpellier's matches and 82% of Metz's.

What form are Montpellier and Metz in?

Over the last 5 games Montpellier have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Metz 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Montpellier vs Metz?

The statistical background for Montpellier vs Metz — 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.