Angers — Metz Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 1 February 2026
On February 1, 2026, in Matchday 20 of Ligue 1, Angers will host Metz. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:15 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Angers
Angers approach this match in poor form. The team have failed to win in their last three Ligue 1 matches, recording two defeats and one draw. In their most recent game, Angers played out a goalless draw against Paris FC, while prior to that they suffered a heavy 2–5 defeat to Marseille. Recently, the team were also eliminated from the Coupe de France after drawing with Toulouse and then losing on penalties.
In Ligue 1, Angers currently sit 11th in the table with 23 points, eight points away from the European qualification places and nine points clear of the relegation zone. Regarding home performances, Angers have been inconsistent lately, with just one win, one draw, and two defeats in their last four home matches.
However, when looking at head-to-head meetings against Metz at home, Angers hold a clear advantage, remaining unbeaten in the last four encounters, with three wins and one draw.
Metz
As for Metz, their situation looks even worse. Over their last nine matches, the team have managed just one win, which came in the Coupe de France against a relatively weak opponent. They have also recorded one draw in Ligue 1, while losing the remaining seven matches. In their most recent outing, Metz suffered a heavy 2–5 defeat to Lyon in Ligue 1. Overall, this was their third consecutive loss across all competitions. One of those defeats came in the Coupe de France, where they were beaten 0–4 by Montpellier, while another loss was against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.
Metz currently sit at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table. After 19 rounds, they have collected 12 points, scoring 21 goals and conceding 45, which is the worst defensive record in the league at the moment. They are eight points adrift of the safety of 15th place. Regarding their away form, Metz also look very weak, having earned just four points from 10 away matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 30.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Angers, Metz have generally struggled, winning only once in the last eight meetings between the sides, alongside two draws, while Angers have claimed victory on five occasions.
Probable Lineups
- Angers: Koffi, Ekomie, Lefort, Camara, Arcus, Belkebla, Belkhdim, Mouton, Sbai, Djibirin, Prosper Peter
- Metz: Fischer, Colin, Yegbe, Gbamin, Kouao, Toure, Traore, Hein, Tsitaishvili, Deminguet, Diallo
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Angers have failed to win in their last 5 matches.
- Metz have lost 7 of their last 9 matches.
- Angers have won or drawn 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals.
Angers — Metz Prediction
Both teams come into this match in poor form, with neither Angers nor Metz managing to record wins recently. Angers are winless in their last five matches, have been eliminated from the Coupe de France, and currently sit in mid-table. Metz, meanwhile, are also without a victory in their last four matches, have exited the Coupe de France, and suffered a heavy defeat in their most recent game. The visitors currently sit bottom of the table and possess the worst defensive record in the league. Looking at the head-to-head record, Angers have generally had the upper hand in recent meetings, losing just once in the last eight encounters. However, recent clashes between these sides have not been particularly high-scoring. Four of the last five head-to-head matches finished with under 2.5 goals. It is also worth noting that Metz managed to avoid defeat in the last two meetings between the teams. Considering the poor form of both sides and the importance of this match — especially for Metz, who are fighting for survival — there are strong reasons to expect a cautious and disciplined approach. Both teams are likely to prioritize defensive stability in an effort to pick up points and put an end to their negative runs. Given the recent low-scoring trend in their head-to-head meetings, such a scenario appears quite likely. My bet for this match: Total Under 2.5 goals at odds of 1.73.
