Our Metz vs Lille Prediction: 1-2
Metz vs Lille in the France Ligue 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Metz vs Lille prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Metz's Last Match – Metz vs Lille
Metz will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 France Ligue 1 draw with Lille on February 6. In that match, Metz controlled 36% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Metz | 36% | 3 (3) | 0.49 | 29 |
 Lille | 64% | 9 (2) | 1.62 | 54 |
Lille's Last Match – Metz vs Lille
Lille will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 France Ligue 1 stalemate against Metz on February 6. In that match, Lille recorded 64% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | 36% | 3 (3) | 0.49 | 29 |
| Lille | 64% | 9 (2) | 1.62 | 54 |
Metz vs Lille Stats
Key Stats
| Metz | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.15 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Metz are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Lille average 0.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.