Lorient vs Metz: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 11 January

Lorient
WWDWL
1st place in France Ligue 2
1
0-0
FT
11/01/2025 19:00
Metz
DWDLD
3rd place in France Ligue 2
France Ligue 2
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lorient vs Metz on 11 January 2025 (kick-off: 19:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lorient vs Metz preview before placing your bet.

  • Lorient are currently 1st with 71 points after 34 matches.
  • Metz sit 3rd with 65 points from 34 matches.
  • Our algorithm prediction: Lorient to win with probability 49%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Lorient, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Metz have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards
Home team Away team
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2025-01-11

Lorient vs Metz - Prediction & Odds

Lorient
Lorient
Metz
Metz
2025-01-11 19:00
49
26
25
1
1 - 1
1 - 1
2.50
1.82
FT
0-0 0-0
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weather
4℃～5℃
STANDINGS UP TO 11/01/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Lorient Lorient
71 34 22 5 7 68 31 37
02 Paris FC Paris FC
69 34 21 6 7 55 33 22
03 Metz Metz
65 34 18 11 5 64 34 30
04 USL Dunkerque USL Dunkerque
56 34 17 5 12 47 40 7
05 Guingamp Guingamp
55 34 17 4 13 57 45 12
06 FC Annecy FC Annecy
51 34 14 9 11 42 43 -1
07 Stade Lavallois MFC Stade Lavallois MFC
50 34 14 8 12 44 38 6
08 Bastia Bastia
48 34 11 15 8 43 37 6
09 Grenoble Grenoble
46 34 13 7 14 43 44 -1
10 Troyes Troyes
44 34 13 5 16 36 34 2
11 Amiens Amiens
43 34 13 4 17 38 50 -12
12 Ajaccio Ajaccio
42 34 12 6 16 30 42 -12
13 Pau FC Pau FC
42 34 10 12 12 39 53 -14
14 Rodez Aveyron Rodez Aveyron
39 34 9 12 13 56 54 2
15 Red Star FC 93 Red Star FC 93
38 34 9 11 14 37 51 -14
16 Clermont Clermont
33 34 7 12 15 30 46 -16
17 Martigues Martigues
32 34 9 5 20 29 56 -27
18 Caen Caen
22 34 5 7 22 31 58 -27
Head To Head
21/09/2024 12:30
Metz Metz
1 - 1
Lorient Lorient
FRA D2
04/02/2024 14:00
Metz Metz
1 - 2
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
26/11/2023 14:00
Lorient Lorient
2 - 3
Metz Metz
FRA D1
20/04/2022 17:00
Lorient Lorient
1 - 0
Metz Metz
FRA D1
12/12/2021 14:00
Metz Metz
4 - 1
Lorient Lorient
FRA D1
16/05/2021 19:00
Lorient Lorient
2 - 1
Metz Metz
FRA D1
Lorient
3
50%
Draw
1
17%
Metz
2
33%
Lorient Lorient Last 6 matches
04/01/2025 19:00
Stade Lavallois MFC 2 - 0 Lorient FRA D2
21/12/2024 17:00
Tours 0 - 3 Lorient FRAC
14/12/2024 13:00
Lorient 2 - 0 Paris FC FRA D2
06/12/2024 19:00
Lorient 2 - 0 Troyes FRA D2
30/11/2024 12:30
Monnaie 0 - 5 Lorient FRAC
23/11/2024 19:00
Bastia 0 - 0 Lorient FRA D2
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Metz Metz
04/01/2025 13:00
Metz 0 - 0 Pau FC FRA D2
20/12/2024 19:45
Troyes 3 - 0 Metz FRAC
14/12/2024 19:00
FC Annecy 0 - 0 Metz FRA D2
09/12/2024 19:45
Metz 2 - 0 USL Dunkerque FRA D2
29/11/2024 18:30
Raon L Etape 0 - 1 Metz FRAC
22/11/2024 19:00
Clermont 1 - 1 Metz FRA D2
Win
33%
Draw
50%
Lost
17%
Overall Home/Away
Full time First half Second half
All leagues France Ligue 2

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Lorient
Lorient
264
 Metz
Metz
284
Goals
Scored
157
Avg. per game
0.59
Conceded
157
Avg. per game
0.59
Scored
174
Avg. per game
0.61
Conceded
176
Avg. per game
0.62
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 264 matches
YesNo
119 (45%)145 (55%)
In last 264 matches
NoYes
129 (45%)155 (55%)
Lorient

Lorient

Recent matches

Metz

Metz

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(22%)10 35(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

/Yes

(51%)23 22(49%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lorient Lorient
Metz Metz
Shots
Lorient
Lorient
Total shots
11.62 avg / game
Blocked
544 total
Avg. 2.96
Metz
Metz
Total shots
10.70 avg / game
Blocked
520 total
Avg. 2.94
Lorient Lorient Pass Metz Metz
Total passes
94161
Avg. 436 / game
Accurate
82%
Ball possession
48%
Total passes
91881
Avg. 420 / game
Accurate
80%
Ball possession
47%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
22624
Avg. 85.70 / game
 Metz
Metz
23098
Avg. 81.33 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lorient
Lorient
10404
Avg. 39.41 / game
 Metz
Metz
10818
Avg. 38.09 / game
OTHERS
Lorient
Lorient
264
Played games
Metz
Metz
284
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.24
64
Clean sheets
82
0.29
4.08
1078
Corners
1062
3.74
14.72
3885
Throw-ins
3624
12.76
1.18
311
Offsides
268
0.94
2.39
630
GK saves
689
2.43
Lorient
Lorient
DISCIPLINARY
Metz
Metz
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.42
375
Yellow card
424
1.49
0.06
16
Red card
29
0.10
9.59
2531
Fouls
2776
9.77
13.03
3441
Tackles
3122
10.99
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How We Build the Lorient vs Metz Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lorient vs Metz on 11 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this France Ligue 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Lorient vs Metz Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lorient's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Metz's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

France Ligue 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live France Ligue 2 standings and the France Ligue 2 form table to understand exactly where Lorient and Metz sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our France Ligue 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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