Metz vs Montpellier Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 17

Metz

W W L L L

16th place in France Ligue 1

0-1

17/12/2023 10:00

Montpellier

D W D W L

12th place in France Ligue 1

France Ligue 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Metz vs Montpellier on December 17, 2023 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Metz vs Montpellier preview before placing for you.

Metz are currently 16th with 29 points after 34 matches.
Montpellier sit 12th with 41 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Montpellier to win with probability 42%.
Head-to-head history favors Metz, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Montpellier have one win, while 3 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

10:00

2023-12-17

Metz vs Montpellier - Prediction & Odds

Metz

Montpellier

2023-12-17 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 17/12/2023

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

01/05/2022 09:00

Montpellier

2 - 2

Metz

FRA D1

01/12/2021 14:00

Metz

1 - 3

Montpellier

FRA D1

31/07/2021 11:59

Metz

1 - 0

Montpellier

INT CF

03/02/2021 14:00

Metz

1 - 1

Montpellier

FRA D1

16/12/2020 14:00

Montpellier

0 - 2

Metz

FRA D1

22/08/2020 11:00

Metz

1 - 1

Montpellier

INT CF

Metz

33%

Draw

50%

Montpellier

17%

Metz Last 6 matches

10/12/2023 10:00

Metz 0 - 1 Stade Brestois FRA D1

03/12/2023 12:05

Lille 2 - 0 Metz FRA D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Lorient 2 - 3 Metz FRA D1

17/11/2023 09:00

SV Elversberg 1 - 0 Metz INT CF

12/11/2023 10:00

Metz 3 - 1 Nantes FRA D1

05/11/2023 08:00

Lyon 1 - 1 Metz FRA D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Montpellier

08/12/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Lens FRA D1

03/12/2023 10:00

Monaco 2 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

29/11/2023 14:00

Montpellier 1 - 1 Clermont FRA D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Montpellier 1 - 3 Stade Brestois FRA D1

10/11/2023 16:00

Montpellier 0 - 0 Nice FRA D1

03/11/2023 16:00

Paris Saint Germain (PSG) 3 - 0 Montpellier FRA D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

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

174

Avg. per game

0.61

Conceded

176

Avg. per game

0.62

Scored

158

Avg. per game

0.59

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 284 matches

YesNo

129 (45%)155 (55%)

In last 284 matches

NoYes

112 (42%)155 (58%)

Metz

Recent matches

Montpellier

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(44%)20 25(56%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Metz

Montpellier

Shots

Metz

Total shots

10.70 avg / game

Blocked

520 total

Avg. 2.94

Montpellier

Total shots

11.44 avg / game

Blocked

621 total

Avg. 3.11

Metz Pass Montpellier

Total passes

91881

Avg. 420 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

85815

Avg. 397 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Metz

284

Played games

Montpellier

267

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.24

3.74

1062

Corners

1179

4.42

12.76

3624

Throw-ins

4285

16.05

0.94

268

Offsides

394

1.48

2.43

689

GK saves

839

3.14

Metz

DISCIPLINARY

Montpellier

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.49

424

460

1.72

0.10

0.16

9.77

2776

Fouls

2918

10.93

10.99

3122

Tackles

3444

12.90

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How We Build the Metz vs Montpellier Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Metz vs Montpellier on 17 December 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 Montpellier 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 Montpellier'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 Montpellier sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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