Lyon vs Metz: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 August

Lyon

W W W W L

4th place in France Ligue 1

3-0

23/08/2025 19:05

Metz

L L D L L

18th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Metz on 23 August 2025 (kick-off: 19:05) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Lyon vs Metz preview before placing your bet.

Lyon are currently 4th with 60 points after 34 matches.
Metz sit 18th with 17 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Lyon to win with probability 66%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Lyon and Metz have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:05

2025-08-23

Lyon vs Metz - Prediction & Odds

Lyon

Metz

2025-08-23 19:05

STANDINGS UP TO 23/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	24	4	6	74	29	45
02 Lens	70	34	22	4	8	66	35	31
03 Lille	61	34	18	7	9	52	37	15
04 Lyon	60	34	18	6	10	53	40	13
05 Marseille	59	34	18	5	11	63	45	18
06 Rennes	59	34	17	8	9	59	50	9
07 Monaco	54	34	16	6	12	60	54	6
08 Strasbourg	53	34	15	8	11	58	47	11
09 Lorient	45	34	11	12	11	48	51	-3
10 Toulouse	44	33	12	8	13	47	46	1
11 Paris FC	44	34	11	11	12	47	50	-3
12 Stade Brestois	39	34	10	9	15	43	55	-12
13 Angers	36	34	9	9	16	29	48	-19
14 Le Havre	35	34	7	14	13	32	44	-12
15 AJ Auxerre	34	34	8	10	16	34	44	-10
16 Nice	32	34	7	11	16	37	60	-23
17 Nantes	23	33	5	8	20	29	52	-23
18 Metz	17	34	3	8	23	32	76	-44

Head To Head

23/02/2024 20:00

Metz

1 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

05/11/2023 12:00

Lyon

1 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

07/01/2023 14:30

Lyon

2 - 1

Metz

FRAC

08/05/2022 11:00

Metz

3 - 2

Lyon

FRA D1

22/12/2021 20:00

Lyon

1 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

17/01/2021 20:00

Lyon

0 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

Lyon

33%

Draw

33%

Metz

33%

Lyon Last 6 matches

16/08/2025 15:00

Lens 0 - 1 Lyon FRA D1

09/08/2025 17:00

Lyon 2 - 1 Getafe INT CF

02/08/2025 13:40

Bayern Munchen 2 - 1 Lyon INT CF

30/07/2025 15:30

Mallorca 0 - 4 Lyon INT CF

26/07/2025 13:00

Hamburger SV 0 - 4 Lyon INT CF

23/07/2025 08:30

Lyon 0 - 0 Jeunesse Molenbeek INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Metz

09/08/2025 14:30

TSG Hoffenheim 8 - 0 Metz INT CF

02/08/2025 15:00

Troyes 0 - 1 Metz INT CF

30/07/2025 16:30

Thionville FC 3 - 5 Metz INT CF

26/07/2025 15:00

Lens 2 - 1 Metz INT CF

19/07/2025 14:00

Metz 4 - 0 Red Star FC 93 INT CF

16/07/2025 16:00

Metz 1 - 0 US Mondorf-les-Bains INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

232

Avg. per game

0.77

Conceded

174

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

174

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

176

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

157 (52%)143 (48%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

129 (45%)155 (55%)

Lyon

Recent matches

Metz

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

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

Lyon

Metz

Shots

Lyon

Total shots

13.39 avg / game

Blocked

824 total

Avg. 3.70

Metz

Total shots

10.70 avg / game

Blocked

520 total

Avg. 2.94

Lyon Pass Metz

Total passes

131223

Avg. 527 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

91881

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Lyon

300

Played games

Metz

284

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.29

5.00

1501

Corners

1062

3.74

15.21

4564

Throw-ins

3624

12.76

1.57

472

Offsides

268

0.94

2.68

804

GK saves

689

2.43

Lyon

DISCIPLINARY

Metz

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.56

467

424

1.49

0.11

0.10

10.88

3263

Fouls

2776

9.77

12.33

3699

Tackles

3122

10.99

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How We Build the Lyon vs Metz Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Lyon vs Metz on 23 August 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 1 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.

Lyon vs Metz Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Lyon'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 1 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 1 standings and the France Ligue 1 form table to understand exactly where Lyon 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 1 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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