Wed 11 Nov

Montpellier v Metz: numbers & prediction

Ligue 2 · France · Stade de la Mosson
2–3
FT

Metz

LDWLD
Montpellier 57%Draw 25%Metz 18% Expected goals 1.83 – 0.93
82%
ZoraTips pick

Montpellier or draw

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.21 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗

9/10Rating
1.25Odds

Picks by market

ResultMontpellier to win ✗57% · @1.75
Double chanceMontpellier or draw ✗82% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.15

Montpellier vs Metz prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Montpellier host Metz in the Ligue 2 on Friday 6 November, kicking off at 20:00 WAT at Stade de la Mosson. Montpellier sit 3rd with 24 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Metz are 7th on 17 (in the top half).

Form guide

Montpellier – form over the last 5: WWWWD Most recently they beat Annecy 3–0 on the road. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. 2.0 goals per match shows an attack in good shape. 4 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Metz – form over the last 5: LDWLD Most recently they lost to PAU 1–3 at home. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They score 1.5 and concede 2.2 per game.

On form, Montpellier have the edge: 2.7 points a game against 0.8.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Montpellier 1.8 – 0.9 Metz in expected goals – roughly 2.8 goals in all. Goals could go either way – 54% for over 2.5, 59% for both teams to score.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Montpellier 57% · draw 25% · Metz 18%.
  • Safer play: Montpellier or draw (82%) at 1.25.
  • Both teams to score: yes (59%) at 1.62.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Montpellier or draw, rated at 82% confidence at odds of 1.25, above our fair price of 1.21, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Montpellier 1–0 Metz. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Montpellier57%fair 1.75 · @1.75
Draw25%fair 3.96 · @3.50
Metz18%fair 5.68 · @3.90
2.76Expected goals
1.83Montpellier xG
0.93Metz xG
59%Both score
54%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–012%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
3–06%
0–06%

From our goals model: Montpellier 1.8 – 0.9 Metz expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultMontpellier to win ✗57%1.751.75
Double chanceMontpellier or draw ✗82%1.211.25
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓59%1.701.62
Draw no betMontpellier (draw no bet) ✗76%1.31–
Asian handicapMetz +1.5 (Asian handicap) ✓66%1.51–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77%1.291.20
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals ✓54%1.841.67
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗67%1.491.44
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✗83%1.201.17
First team to scoreMontpellier to score first ✗62%1.61–
Half-time resultMontpellier ahead at half-time ✗42%2.37–
Half-time / full-timeHT Montpellier / FT Montpellier ✗37%2.74–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10%10.15–

Recent results

Montpellier – last 6

WWWWDW
31 Oct@ Annecy3–0W
26 Octvs RED Star FC 932–1W
19 Oct@ Rodez3–0W
9 Octvs Grenoble2–0W
18 Sep@ Reims1–1D
11 Sepvs PAU1–0W
2.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Metz – last 6

LDWLDL
30 Octvs PAU1–3L
23 Oct@ Dunkerque1–1D
17 Octvs Sochaux3–2W
12 Oct@ Dijon2–4L
19 Sepvs Saint Etienne2–2D
14 Sep@ RED Star FC 930–1L
1.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Montpellier and Metz.

Montpellier vs Metz head-to-head page →

Ligue 2 table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Saint Etienne12912+1428
2Nancy12813+825
3Montpellier12732+924
4Reims12561+921
5PAU12624+320
6Dijon12534+218
7Metz12453+117
8RED Star FC 9312525-317
9Annecy12516-416
10Dunkerque12435015
11Guingamp12426-214
12Boulogne12273+213
13Rodez12417-613
14Nantes12336-412
15Clermont Foot12183-411
16Sochaux12255-711
17Grenoble12327-911
18Laval12237-99

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Montpellier vs Metz?

Our pick is Montpellier or draw with a 82% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.

Who will win Montpellier vs Metz?

On our numbers Montpellier have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Metz 18%.

How many goals will there be in Montpellier vs Metz?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Montpellier vs Metz?

Our predicted score is Montpellier 1–0 Metz, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Montpellier vs Metz?

Montpellier vs Metz (Ligue 2) kicks off on Friday 6 November 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Stade de la Mosson.

Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.