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
Key match information
PSG played Metz in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
PSG: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match. Metz: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
PSG scores 2.23 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Metz scores 1.00 and concedes 2.23. League average: 2.83 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: PSG 41%, Metz 55%. Over 2.5: PSG 55%, Metz 59%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
PSG has higher xG: 2.08 vs 1.03. PSG: 17.7 shots per match, Metz: 9.1.
Match halves
PSG: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.27. Metz: half-time lead 9%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
PSG: 76-90+ (11 goals). Metz: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.83 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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 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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
PSG is 1100% better for: last-5 form.
2.4 pts / match - PSG · 0.2 pts / match - 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 match.
2.23 goals / match - PSG · 1 goals / match - Metz
PSG is 159% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - PSG · 2.23 goals / match - Metz
PSG scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 matches).
Metz scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while PSG keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 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 - PSG
Over / Under - Metz
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.
PSG is 174% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / match - PSG · 0.68 pts / match - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
PSG - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 73%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Metz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 9% of matches and wins 14%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
PSG
Metz
* 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
| PSG | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: PSG 1 - 0 - 0 Metz. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.