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
Key match information
Strasbourg played Metz in Ligue 1 (France). The match was played on 18 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Strasbourg: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Metz: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Strasbourg scores 1.53 and concedes 1.24 goals per match. Metz scores 1.06 and concedes 2.24. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Strasbourg 47%, Metz 53%. Over 2.5: Strasbourg 53%, Metz 59%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Strasbourg has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.03. Strasbourg: 10.9 shots per match, Metz: 8.9.
Match halves
Strasbourg: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.06. Metz: half-time lead 12%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Strasbourg: 76-90+ (7 goals). Metz: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
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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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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Strasbourg is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Strasbourg · 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.
Strasbourg is 44% better for: goals scored per match.
1.53 goals / match - Strasbourg · 1.06 goals / match - Metz
Strasbourg is 81% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.24 goals / match - Strasbourg · 2.24 goals / match - Metz
Strasbourg scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 matches).
Metz scores in 65% of matches (11 of 17 matches), while Strasbourg keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 - Strasbourg
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.
Strasbourg is 87% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Strasbourg · 0.82 pts / match - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Strasbourg - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Metz - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 12% of matches and wins 18%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Strasbourg
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
| Strasbourg | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Strasbourg 1 - 0 - 0 Metz. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.