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
Key match information
Metz played Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 2:5.
Current form
Metz: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Olympique Lyonnais: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Metz scores 1.06 and concedes 2.22 goals per match. Olympique Lyonnais scores 1.50 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Metz 56%, Olympique Lyonnais 44%. Over 2.5: Metz 61%, Olympique Lyonnais 56%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Olympique Lyonnais has higher xG: 1.50 vs 1.02. Metz: 8.9 shots per match, Olympique Lyonnais: 13.0.
Match halves
Metz: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.61. Olympique Lyonnais: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Metz: 76-90+ (8 goals). Olympique Lyonnais: 46-60 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Olympique Lyonnais is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Metz · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.06 goals / match - Metz · 1.5 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is 122% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.22 goals / match - Metz · 1 goals / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Metz scores in 67% of matches (12 of 18 matches), while Olympique Lyonnais keeps a clean sheet in 50% (9 of 18 matches).
Olympique Lyonnais scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 17% (3 of 18 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Metz
Over / Under - Olympique Lyonnais
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Metz · 1.61 pts / match - Olympique Lyonnais
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Metz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 17%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Olympique Lyonnais - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Metz
Olympique Lyonnais
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Metz 0 - 0 - 1 Olympique Lyonnais. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.