PSG vs Metz: match statistics
PSG are the clear favourites for this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and a 90% win rate at home. The hosts display dominant home form with a +23 goal difference, averaging 2.7 goals per match while conceding just 0.4, and keeping 80% clean sheets. Metz are in 18th position with disastrous away form - 82% losses, just 9% wins, and a -19 goal difference on the road. The visitors have lost their last 5 matches in a row, scoring just 4 goals while conceding 11 during this period. The vast difference in quality, possession (69% vs 50%), and offensive efficiency (xG 2.35 vs 0.94) clearly points to a certain PSG victory, who should control this match from the first to the final whistle.
PSG vs Metz: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
PSG played against Metz in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
PSG has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Metz has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
PSG scores 2.23 goals per game and allows 0.86. Metz scores 1.00 and allows 2.23. Games in this league average 2.83 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of PSG's games and 55% of Metz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 59%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
PSG has the higher season xG average, 2.08 to 1.03 per game. PSG takes 17.7 shots per game, while Metz takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
PSG leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.27 goals per game after halftime. Metz leads at halftime in 9% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
PSG's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Metz, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 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 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 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
PSG are the clear favorites for this match, sitting in 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 16 wins this season and a 90% win rate at home. The hosts display dominant home form with a +23 goal difference, averaging 2.7 goals per match while conceding just 0.4, and keeping 80% clean sheets. Metz are in 18th position with disastrous away form - 82% losses, just 9% wins, and a -19 goal difference on the road. The visitors have lost their last 5 matches in a row, scoring just 4 goals while conceding 11 during this period. The vast difference in quality, possession (69% vs 50%), and offensive efficiency (xG 2.35 vs 0.94) clearly points to a certain PSG victory, who should control this match from the first to the final whistle.
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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
| PSG | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
PSG is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / game - PSG · 0.2 pts / game - Metz
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.
PSG is 123% better for: goals scored per game.
2.23 goals / game - PSG · 1 goals / game - Metz
PSG is 159% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.86 goals / game - PSG · 2.23 goals / game - Metz
PSG scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
Metz scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while PSG keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - PSG
Over / Under - Metz
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.
PSG is 174% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / game - PSG · 0.68 pts / game - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
PSG - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 73%. 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.
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 9% of games and wins 14%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
* 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 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
PSG
Metz
* 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
| PSG | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.09 | 2.83 | ▲ 3.23 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 29% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 95% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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 PSG's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Metz. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of PSG vs Metz?
The Ligue 1 match finished PSG 3:0 Metz. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before PSG vs Metz?
PSG score 2.23 goals per game on average and Metz 1.00. The Ligue 1 average is 2.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 41% of PSG's matches and 55% of Metz's.
What form are PSG and Metz in?
Over the last 5 games PSG have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Metz 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for PSG vs Metz?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for PSG vs Metz: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.