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

Lyon
WWWWL
4th place in France Ligue 1
1
3-0
FT
23/08/2025 15:05
Metz
LLDLL
18th place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Lyon vs Metz on 23 August 2025 (kick-off: 15:05) 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 will face Metz in France Ligue 1 on August 23, 2025 at 15:05.
  • Lyon are currently 4th with 60 points after 34 matches.
  • Metz sit 18th with 17 points from 34 matches.
  • Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.35.
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 %
1
X
2
Pred
Correct
Avg.g
Coef.
Score.
Live coef.
Weather
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2025-08-23

Lyon vs Metz - Prediction & Odds

Lyon
Lyon
Metz
Metz
2025-08-23 15:05
66
19
15
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.35
FT
3-0 2-0
-
weather
24℃～25℃
STANDINGS UP TO 23/08/2025
Overall Table PTS
GP W D L GF GA +/-
01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
76 34 24 4 6 74 29 45
02 Lens Lens
70 34 22 4 8 66 35 31
03 Lille Lille
61 34 18 7 9 52 37 15
04 Lyon Lyon
60 34 18 6 10 53 40 13
05 Marseille Marseille
59 34 18 5 11 63 45 18
06 Rennes Rennes
59 34 17 8 9 59 50 9
07 Monaco Monaco
54 34 16 6 12 60 54 6
08 Strasbourg Strasbourg
53 34 15 8 11 58 47 11
09 Lorient Lorient
45 34 11 12 11 48 51 -3
10 Toulouse Toulouse
44 33 12 8 13 47 46 1
11 Paris FC Paris FC
44 34 11 11 12 47 50 -3
12 Stade Brestois Stade Brestois
39 34 10 9 15 43 55 -12
13 Angers Angers
36 34 9 9 16 29 48 -19
14 Le Havre Le Havre
35 34 7 14 13 32 44 -12
15 AJ Auxerre AJ Auxerre
34 34 8 10 16 34 44 -10
16 Nice Nice
32 34 7 11 16 37 60 -23
17 Nantes Nantes
23 33 5 8 20 29 52 -23
18 Metz Metz
17 34 3 8 23 32 76 -44
Head To Head
23/02/2024 16:00
Metz Metz
1 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
05/11/2023 08:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 1
Metz Metz
FRA D1
07/01/2023 10:30
Lyon Lyon
2 - 1
Metz Metz
FRAC
08/05/2022 07:00
Metz Metz
3 - 2
Lyon Lyon
FRA D1
22/12/2021 16:00
Lyon Lyon
1 - 1
Metz Metz
FRA D1
17/01/2021 16:00
Lyon Lyon
0 - 1
Metz Metz
FRA D1
Metz
2
33%
Draw
2
33%
Lyon
2
33%
Lyon Lyon Last 6 matches
16/08/2025 11:00
Lens 0 - 1 Lyon
FRA D1
09/08/2025 13:00
Lyon 2 - 1 Getafe
INT CF
02/08/2025 09:40
Bayern Munchen 2 - 1 Lyon
INT CF
30/07/2025 11:30
Mallorca 0 - 4 Lyon
INT CF
26/07/2025 09:00
Hamburger SV 0 - 4 Lyon
INT CF
23/07/2025 04:30
Lyon 0 - 0 Jeunesse Molenbeek
INT CF
Win
67%
Draw
17%
Lost
17%
Last 6 matches Metz Metz
09/08/2025 10:30
TSG Hoffenheim 8 - 0 Metz
INT CF
02/08/2025 11:00
Troyes 0 - 1 Metz
INT CF
30/07/2025 12:30
Thionville FC 3 - 5 Metz
INT CF
26/07/2025 11:00
Lens 2 - 1 Metz
INT CF
19/07/2025 10:00
Metz 4 - 0 Red Star FC 93
INT CF
16/07/2025 12:00
Metz 1 - 0 US Mondorf-les-Bains
INT CF
Win
67%
Draw
0%
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
Lyon
Lyon
34
 Metz
Metz
34
Goals
Scored
26
Avg. per game
0.76
Conceded
25
Avg. per game
0.74
Scored
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Conceded
42
Avg. per game
1.24
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
3 (50%)3 (50%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
19 (56%)15 (44%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
14 (41%)20 (59%)
Lyon

Lyon

Recent matches

Metz

Metz

Under /Over

(65%)22 12(35%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Lyon Lyon
Metz Metz
Shots
Lyon
Lyon
Total shots
12.29 avg / game
Blocked
107 total
Avg. 3.45
Metz
Metz
Total shots
10.12 avg / game
Blocked
85 total
Avg. 2.93
Lyon Lyon Pass Metz Metz
Total passes
15869
Avg. 467 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
55%
Total passes
15342
Avg. 451 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
3161
Avg. 92.97 / game
 Metz
Metz
2841
Avg. 83.56 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Lyon
Lyon
1550
Avg. 45.59 / game
 Metz
Metz
1251
Avg. 36.79 / game
OTHERS
Lyon
Lyon
34
Played games
Metz
Metz
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.44
15
Clean sheets
7
0.21
5.88
200
Corners
144
4.24
17.53
596
Throw-ins
558
16.41
1.24
42
Offsides
46
1.35
2.82
96
GK saves
123
3.62
Lyon
Lyon
DISCIPLINARY
Metz
Metz
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.74
59
Yellow card
54
1.59
0.21
7
Red card
4
0.12
13.00
442
Fouls
387
11.38
8.94
304
Tackles
360
10.59
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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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