Metz

Metz are 5th in the 2026-2027 Ligue 2 after 7 matches — 10 points from a 2-4-1 record, 10 goals scored and 7 conceded. Their points and market-implied expected points (10.4) are within a couple of points — a table position the performances support. Form over the last five: DDWLD, 6 points. They average 1.4 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match; 43% of their matches have cleared 2.5 goals, with 1 clean sheet and 2 blanks in front of goal. Biggest win: 4:1 against Rodez.

Of their 10 goals, the most (4) have come in the 30-45 minute band. None of them have arrived after the 75th minute. The first goal in a Metz match has come before half-time 2 times in 7, and 1 match finished goalless.