Strasbourg vs Metz: match statistics
Strasbourg are showing significantly better form, especially at home, where they have won 63% of matches and kept clean sheets in as many as 75% of games. The hosts have earned 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Metz have managed only 0.8 points, indicating a clear advantage in form. The visitors are characterized by a very poor defense in away matches, conceding an average of 3.11 goals per game and losing up to 78% of their away fixtures. The goal difference is enormous – Strasbourg have +10 at home, while Metz have -17 on the road. Additionally, the hosts score an average of 1.75 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.48, while the visitors net only 1.22 goals away with an xG of 0.99, confirming Strasbourg's offensive superiority. All statistics point to a comfortable victory for the home side.
Strasbourg vs Metz: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Strasbourg played against Metz in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Strasbourg has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Metz has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Strasbourg scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 1.24. Metz scores 1.06 and allows 2.24. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Strasbourg's games and 53% of Metz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 59%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Strasbourg has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.03 per game. Strasbourg takes 10.9 shots per game, while Metz takes 8.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Strasbourg leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.06 goals per game after halftime. Metz leads at halftime in 12% and scores 0.65 after halftime.
When the teams score
Strasbourg's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Metz, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 49% 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 1.00 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
Strasbourg are showing significantly better form, especially at home, where they have won 63% of matches and kept clean sheets in as many as 75% of games. The hosts have earned 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Metz have managed only 0.8 points, indicating a clear advantage in form. The visitors are characterized by a very poor defense in away matches, conceding an average of 3.11 goals per game and losing up to 78% of their away fixtures. The goal difference is enormous – Strasbourg have +10 at home, while Metz have -17 on the road. Additionally, the hosts score an average of 1.75 goals in home matches with an xG of 1.48, while the visitors net only 1.22 goals away with an xG of 0.99, confirming Strasbourg's offensive superiority. All statistics point to a comfortable victory for the home side.
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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
| Strasbourg | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.34 |
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.
Strasbourg is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Strasbourg · 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.
Strasbourg is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.53 goals / game - Strasbourg · 1.06 goals / game - Metz
Strasbourg is 81% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.24 goals / game - Strasbourg · 2.24 goals / game - Metz
Strasbourg scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Metz scores in 65% of games (11 of 17 meczów), while Strasbourg keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 - Strasbourg
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.
Strasbourg is 87% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Strasbourg · 0.82 pts / game - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Strasbourg - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 12% of games and wins 18%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
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.
* 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
Strasbourg
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
| Strasbourg | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.76 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 49% | ▲ 53% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 53% | 52% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 28% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 82% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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 Strasbourg's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Metz. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Strasbourg vs Metz?
The Ligue 1 match finished Strasbourg 2:1 Metz. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Strasbourg vs Metz?
Strasbourg score 1.53 goals per game on average and Metz 1.06. The Ligue 1 average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Strasbourg's matches and 53% of Metz's.
What form are Strasbourg and Metz in?
Over the last 5 games Strasbourg have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Metz 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Strasbourg vs Metz?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Strasbourg vs Metz: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.