Metz vs Lyon: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 25 January

Betiball's prediction for Metz vs Lyon on 25 January 2026 (kick-off: 12:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Metz vs Lyon preview before placing your bet.

Metz vs Lyon: Starting Lineups Time : 25/01/2026 12:15

Metz
2 - 5
Finished
Lyon
88' event Ibou Sane / Gauthier Hein
78' event Giorgi Abuashvili / Maxime Colin
72' event Kouao Kouao Koffi
64' event Habib Diallo
62' event Benjamin Stambouli / Alpha Toure
62' event Urie-Michel Mboula / Terry Yegbe
62' event Believe Munongo / Jessy Deminguet
34' event Kouao Kouao Koffi
event 90+1' Remi Himbert / Afonso Moreira
event 90+1' Adil Hamdani / Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
event 87' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
event 74' Mathys de Carvalho / Khalis Merah
event 46' Moussa Niakhate / Corentin Tolisso
event 45+1' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
event 32' Tyler Morton
event 23' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Goal Disallowed - offside
event 16' Ruben Kluivert
event 11' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
88' event Ibou Sane / Gauthier Hein
event 90+1' Remi Himbert / Afonso Moreira
78' event Giorgi Abuashvili / Maxime Colin
event 90+1' Adil Hamdani / Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
72' event Kouao Kouao Koffi
event 87' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
64' event Habib Diallo
event 74' Mathys de Carvalho / Khalis Merah
62' event Benjamin Stambouli / Alpha Toure
event 46' Moussa Niakhate / Corentin Tolisso
62' event Urie-Michel Mboula / Terry Yegbe
event 45+1' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
62' event Believe Munongo / Jessy Deminguet
event 32' Tyler Morton
34' event Kouao Kouao Koffi
event 23' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa Goal Disallowed - offside
event 16' Ruben Kluivert
event 11' Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
Metz Metz
Substitutions
#21 Benjamin Stambouli
#4 Urie-Michel Mboula
#9 Giorgi Abuashvili
#23 Ibou Sane
#33 Believe Munongo
#40 Ousmane Balde
#11 Malick Mbaye
#97 Fode Ballo Toure
#25 Cleo Melieres
Metz Metz Lyon Lyon
15Shots13
6Shots on Goal10
10Fouls5
6Corner Kick4
5Free kick9
4Offside2
1Yellow card0
26Aerial10
5Save4
5Successful Tackles3
9Interceptions7
15Long pass30
1Assist3
3Successful center3
5Substitution4
2Shots off goal1
12Head Success6
7Blocked2
5Tackle2
7Dribbles7
18Throw-in16
472Passes431
106Attacks61
46Dangerous attacks26
3Corner Kicks(HT)1
2BigChances6
0BigChancesMissed2
7ShotsInsideBox10
8ShotsOutsideBox3
32DuelsWon34
1.28ExpectedGoals2.55
1.15xGOpenPlay1.25
1.28xGNonPenalty1.76
1.37xGOT3.09
15Touches In Opposition Box32
27AccurateCrosses8
20GroundDuelsWon28
12AerialDuelsWon6
10Clearances32
Lyon Lyon
Substitutions
#39 Mathys de Carvalho
#45 Remi Himbert
#19 Moussa Niakhate
#34 Adil Hamdani
#7 Adam Karabec
#10 Pavel Sulc
#40 Remy Descamps
#32 Alejandro Jesus Gomes Rodriguez
#46 Tiago Gonçalves
Commentary
90+1' Lyon — substitution: Remi Himbert / Afonso Moreira
90+1' Lyon — substitution: Adil Hamdani / Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa
88' Metz — substitution: Ibou Sane / Gauthier Hein
87' Penalty scored! Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa - Lyon
78' Metz — substitution: Giorgi Abuashvili / Maxime Colin
74' Lyon — substitution: Mathys de Carvalho / Khalis Merah
72' Kouao Kouao Koffi - Metz receive a yellow card
64' Goal! Habib Diallo - Metz
62' Metz — substitution: Benjamin Stambouli / Alpha Toure
62' Metz — substitution: Urie-Michel Mboula / Terry Yegbe
62' Metz — substitution: Believe Munongo / Jessy Deminguet
46' Lyon — substitution: Moussa Niakhate / Corentin Tolisso
45+1' Goal! Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa - Lyon
34' Goal! Kouao Kouao Koffi - Metz
32' Goal! Tyler Morton - Lyon
23' VAR review - Lyon
16' Goal! Ruben Kluivert - Lyon
11' Goal! Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa - Lyon

How We Build the Metz vs Lyon Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Metz vs Lyon on 25 January 2026 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 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.

Metz vs Lyon Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Metz's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Lyon'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Metz and Lyon sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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