Strasbourg vs Metz: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 January

Strasbourg
LWLDW
8th place in France Ligue 1
1
2-1
FT
18/01/2026 10:00
Metz
LLDLL
18th place in France Ligue 1
France Ligue 1
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Strasbourg vs Metz on 18 January 2026 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Strasbourg vs Metz preview before placing your bet.

  • Strasbourg will face Metz in France Ligue 1 on January 18, 2026 at 10:00.
  • Strasbourg are currently 8th with 53 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 1.48.
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
favorite match
10:00

2026-01-18

Strasbourg vs Metz - Prediction & Odds

Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Metz
Metz
2026-01-18 10:00
61
21
18
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
3.00
1.48
FT
2-1 2-1
-
weather
1℃～2℃
STANDINGS UP TO 18/01/2026
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
17/08/2025 11:15
Metz Metz
0 - 1
Strasbourg Strasbourg
FRA D1
12/05/2024 15:00
Strasbourg Strasbourg
2 - 1
Metz Metz
FRA D1
24/09/2023 07:00
Metz Metz
0 - 1
Strasbourg Strasbourg
FRA D1
09/01/2022 10:00
Metz Metz
0 - 2
Strasbourg Strasbourg
FRA D1
17/09/2021 15:00
Strasbourg Strasbourg
3 - 0
Metz Metz
FRA D1
14/02/2021 10:00
Metz Metz
1 - 2
Strasbourg Strasbourg
FRA D1
Metz
2
33%
Draw
0
0%
Strasbourg
4
67%
Strasbourg Strasbourg Last 6 matches
10/01/2026 13:00
Avranches 0 - 6 Strasbourg
FRAC
03/01/2026 14:00
Nice 1 - 1 Strasbourg
FRA D1
21/12/2025 09:45
Strasbourg 2 - 1 USL Dunkerque
FRAC
18/12/2025 16:00
Strasbourg 3 - 1 Breidablik
UEFA ECL
14/12/2025 12:15
Strasbourg 0 - 0 Lorient
FRA D1
11/12/2025 16:00
Aberdeen 0 - 1 Strasbourg
UEFA ECL
Win
67%
Draw
33%
Lost
0%
Last 6 matches Metz Metz
11/01/2026 13:00
Metz 0 - 4 Montpellier
FRAC
04/01/2026 12:15
Lorient 1 - 1 Metz
FRA D1
20/12/2025 10:30
Biesheim 0 - 3 Metz
FRAC
13/12/2025 14:00
Metz 2 - 3 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)
FRA D1
07/12/2025 12:15
AJ Auxerre 3 - 1 Metz
FRA D1
28/11/2025 15:45
Metz 0 - 1 Rennes
FRA D1
Win
17%
Draw
17%
Lost
67%
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
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
34
 Metz
Metz
34
Goals
Scored
25
Avg. per game
0.74
Conceded
18
Avg. per game
0.53
Scored
14
Avg. per game
0.41
Conceded
34
Avg. per game
1.00
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (33%)4 (67%)
In last 34 matches
YesNo
19 (56%)15 (44%)
In last 34 matches
NoYes
12 (35%)22 (65%)
Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Recent matches

Metz

Metz

Under /Over

(76%)26 8(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)25 9(26%)

Under /Over

(35%)12 22(65%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(41%)14 20(59%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

/Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)17 17(50%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
Strasbourg Strasbourg
Metz Metz
Shots
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
Total shots
11.67 avg / game
Blocked
72 total
Avg. 2.67
Metz
Metz
Total shots
10.12 avg / game
Blocked
85 total
Avg. 2.93
Strasbourg Strasbourg Pass Metz Metz
Total passes
17090
Avg. 518 / game
Accurate
88%
Ball possession
54%
Total passes
15342
Avg. 451 / game
Accurate
85%
Ball possession
49%
TOTAL ATTACKS
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
3145
Avg. 92.50 / game
 Metz
Metz
2841
Avg. 83.56 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
1402
Avg. 41.24 / game
 Metz
Metz
1251
Avg. 36.79 / game
OTHERS
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
34
Played games
Metz
Metz
34
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.26
9
Clean sheets
7
0.21
4.15
141
Corners
144
4.24
15.50
527
Throw-ins
558
16.41
1.71
58
Offsides
46
1.35
3.09
105
GK saves
123
3.62
Strasbourg
Strasbourg
DISCIPLINARY
Metz
Metz
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.74
59
Yellow card
54
1.59
0.15
5
Red card
4
0.12
10.94
372
Fouls
387
11.38
9.18
312
Tackles
360
10.59
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How We Build the Strasbourg vs Metz Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Strasbourg vs Metz on 18 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 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.

Strasbourg vs Metz Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Strasbourg'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 Strasbourg 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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