Metz vs Nice prediction, H2H and probable lineups – 9 November 2025
One of the fixtures of matchday 12 in the French championship will be played on Sunday at the Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz, where the local side Metz hosts Nice. I’m tipping a bet on goals in this clash, with strong odds of success.
Match preview
Metz, after a prolonged run of poor results, managed to regroup and secured back-to-back wins, keeping a clean sheet in both games for the first time this season. Victories over Lens and Nantes provided a vital psychological boost, especially considering the tight competition at the lower end of the table.
Despite the upturn in form, Metz still find themselves in the relegation zone and possess the worst defense in Ligue 1. However, their home form is showing signs of stability: in their last six home matches, Metz haven’t trailed at halftime.
Nice narrowly lost to PSG in the previous round, ending a five-match unbeaten run in the league. The team is displaying decent football, but remains inconsistent away from home and struggles to pick up points on the road.
In their recent away games, Nice have played open football: in 9 of their last 11 away fixtures, at least three goals have been scored. Defensive issues and a spate of injuries to key players are complicating Nice’s push for European qualification.
Probable lineups
- Metz: Fischer, Kouao, Yegbe, Colin, Toure, Sane, Gbamin, Demenge, Tsitaishvili, Sabaly, Diallo
- Nice: Diouf, Ba, Mendy, Bard, Oppong, Abdi, Sanson, Loshe, Boudaoui, Jansson, Gouveia
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last six head-to-head meetings between Metz and Nice, there have not been more than three goals scored.
- Metz have not lost the first half in six consecutive home matches.
- Nice have won just one of their last six away matches in Ligue 1.
Prediction
Metz have found their rhythm and tightened up defensively, which is yielding points and building confidence. Meanwhile, Nice remain shaky away from home and are dealing with a number of absentees. I expect a cagey encounter focused on defense and recommend betting on "Total under 3" goals at odds of 1.68.
