Metz vs Marseille: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Metz

W W L L L

16th place in France Ligue 1

2-2

18/08/2023 15:00

Marseille

D D W W L

8th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Metz vs Marseille on 18 August 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Metz vs Marseille preview before placing your bet.

Metz will face Marseille in France Ligue 1 on August 18, 2023 at 15:00.
Metz are currently 16th with 29 points after 34 matches.
Marseille sit 8th with 50 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.65.

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

15:00

2023-08-18

Metz vs Marseille - Prediction & Odds

Metz

Marseille

2023-08-18 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2023

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

01 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	76	34	22	10	2	81	33	48
02 Monaco	67	34	20	7	7	68	42	26
03 Stade Brestois	61	34	17	10	7	53	34	19
04 Lille	59	34	16	11	7	52	34	18
05 Nice	55	34	15	10	9	40	29	11
06 Lyon	53	34	16	5	13	49	55	-6
07 Lens	51	34	14	9	11	45	37	8
08 Marseille	50	34	13	11	10	52	41	11
09 Reims	47	34	13	8	13	42	47	-5
10 Rennes	46	34	12	10	12	53	46	7
11 Toulouse	43	34	11	10	13	42	46	-4
12 Montpellier	41	34	10	12	12	43	48	-5
13 Strasbourg	39	34	10	9	15	38	50	-12
14 Nantes	33	34	9	6	19	30	55	-25
15 Le Havre	32	34	7	11	16	34	45	-11
16 Metz	29	34	8	5	21	35	58	-23
17 Lorient	29	34	7	8	19	43	66	-23
18 Clermont	25	34	5	10	19	26	60	-34

Head To Head

13/02/2022 15:45

Metz

1 - 2

Marseille

FRA D1

07/11/2021 08:00

Marseille

0 - 0

Metz

FRA D1

23/05/2021 15:00

Metz

1 - 1

Marseille

FRA D1

26/09/2020 15:00

Marseille

1 - 1

Metz

FRA D1

14/12/2019 12:30

Metz

1 - 1

Marseille

FRA D1

02/02/2018 15:45

Marseille

6 - 3

Metz

FRA D1

Metz

17%

Draw

67%

Marseille

17%

Metz Last 6 matches

13/08/2023 11:05

Rennes 5 - 1 Metz

FRA D1

05/08/2023 09:00

SC Heerenveen 0 - 1 Metz

INT CF

29/07/2023 11:59

Amiens 0 - 0 Metz

INT CF

25/07/2023 09:00

Metz 2 - 2 Standard Liege

INT CF

22/07/2023 11:00

Troyes 0 - 3 Metz

INT CF

15/07/2023 09:30

Metz 2 - 1 Seraing United

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Marseille

15/08/2023 15:00

Marseille 2 - 1 Panathinaikos

UEFA CL

12/08/2023 11:00

Marseille 2 - 1 Reims

FRA D1

09/08/2023 14:00

Panathinaikos 1 - 0 Marseille

UEFA CL

02/08/2023 14:45

Marseille 1 - 2 Bayer Leverkusen

INT CF

27/07/2023 07:00

RKC 0 - 1 Marseille

INT CF

22/07/2023 06:00

KAS Eupen 1 - 0 Marseille

INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues France Ligue 1

Played games

Metz

Marseille

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.21

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

23 (68%)11 (32%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

24 (71%)10 (29%)

Metz

Recent matches

Marseille

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(79%)27 7(21%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(38%)13 21(62%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(32%)11 23(68%)

/Yes

(53%)18 16(47%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)19 15(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Metz

Marseille

Shots

Metz

Total shots

9.76 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.55

Marseille

Total shots

14.15 avg / game

Blocked

108 total

Avg. 3.38

Metz Pass Marseille

Total passes

10591

Avg. 312 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

35%

Total passes

16455

Avg. 484 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Metz

Played games

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.18

Clean sheets

0.21

3.91

133

Corners

184

5.41

19.32

657

Throw-ins

625

18.38

1.29

Offsides

2.03

3.94

134

GK saves

2.79

Metz

DISCIPLINARY

Marseille

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.62

1.79

0.09

0.15

12.32

419

Fouls

373

10.97

16.53

562

Tackles

605

17.79

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Metz vs Marseille Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Metz vs Marseille on 18 August 2023 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.

Metz vs Marseille 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 Marseille'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 Metz and Marseille sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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