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Ligue 1 | Gameweek 20
Feb 4, 2024 at 2pm UK
Stade Saint-Symphorien
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Metz
1 - 2
Lorient

Lamkel Ze (22')
N'Doram (19'), Jean Jacques (77'), Colin (83')
FT(HT: 1-1)
Bamba (19'), Katseris (58')
Mendy (90+5')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Metz and Lorient, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Nice 1-0 Metz
Saturday, January 27 at 4pm in Ligue 1
Last Game: Lorient 3-3 Le Havre
Sunday, January 28 at 2pm in Ligue 1

We said: Metz 1-1 Lorient

Lorient have struggled defensively while Metz have struggled to score goals. We see the game ending in a stalemate, with both sides canceling each other out. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Metz win with a probability of 48.54%. A draw had a probability of 26.3% and a win for Lorient had a probability of 25.12%.

The most likely scoreline for a Metz win was 1-0 with a probability of 12.73%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (9.35%) and 2-1 (9.13%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (12.43%), while for a Lorient win it was 0-1 (8.47%). The actual scoreline of 1-2 was predicted with a 6.1% likelihood.

Result
MetzDrawLorient
48.54% (0.299 0.3) 26.35% (-0.053999999999998 -0.05) 25.12% (-0.247 -0.25)
Both teams to score 47.98% (-0.064999999999998 -0.06)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
44.2% (0.022000000000006 0.02)55.8% (-0.024000000000001 -0.02)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
23.07% (0.018000000000001 0.02)76.93% (-0.019999999999996 -0.02)
Metz Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
76.97% (0.146 0.15)23.03% (-0.148 -0.15)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
43.16% (0.214 0.21)56.85% (-0.216 -0.22)
Lorient Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
62.34% (-0.204 -0.2)37.66% (0.202 0.2)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
25.56% (-0.201 -0.2)74.44% (0.199 0.2)
Score Analysis
    Metz 48.53%
    Lorient 25.12%
    Draw 26.34%
MetzDrawLorient
1-0 @ 12.73% (0.040000000000001 0.04)
2-0 @ 9.35% (0.072000000000001 0.07)
2-1 @ 9.13% (0.02 0.02)
3-0 @ 4.58% (0.055 0.05)
3-1 @ 4.47% (0.029 0.03)
3-2 @ 2.18% (0.0019999999999998 0)
4-0 @ 1.68% (0.027 0.03)
4-1 @ 1.64% (0.018 0.02)
Other @ 2.77%
Total : 48.53%
1-1 @ 12.43% (-0.030000000000001 -0.03)
0-0 @ 8.67% (-0.0090000000000003 -0.01)
2-2 @ 4.46% (-0.015 -0.01)
Other @ 0.78%
Total : 26.34%
0-1 @ 8.47% (-0.055 -0.05)
1-2 @ 6.07% (-0.047 -0.05)
0-2 @ 4.14% (-0.048999999999999 -0.05)
1-3 @ 1.98% (-0.025 -0.02)
2-3 @ 1.45% (-0.013 -0.01)
0-3 @ 1.35% (-0.024 -0.02)
Other @ 1.66%
Total : 25.12%

How you voted: Metz vs Lorient

Metz
36.4%
Draw
51.5%
Lorient
12.1%
33
Head to Head
Nov 26, 2023 2pm
Gameweek 13
Lorient
2-3
Metz
Faivre (7'), Junior Kroupi (22')
Yongwa (48'), Doucoure (57')
Sabaly (1'), Traore (65'), Jallow (83' pen.)
Udol (45')
Apr 20, 2022 6pm
Gameweek 33
Lorient
1-0
Metz
Ouattara (90+4')
Laporte (22'), Mendes (81')

Amadou (36'), Nguette (84')
Dec 12, 2021 2pm
Gameweek 18
Metz
4-1
Lorient
Sarr (5'), Jenz (9' og.), Boulaya (19'), Niane (80')
Pajot (49'), Sarr (89')
Jenz (69')
Abergel (17'), Laporte (28')
May 16, 2021 8pm
Gameweek 37
Lorient
2-1
Metz
Wissa (31' pen.), Hergault (74')
Grbic (90+1')
Traore (72')
Kouyate (23'), Bronn (30'), Ambrose (65'), Centonze (84')
Oct 4, 2020 2pm
Gameweek 6
Metz
3-1
Lorient
Niane (44' pen., 59', 64')
Angban (40')
Hamel (36')
Abergel (52'), Wissa (86')
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1Paris Saint-GermainPSG16124044143040
2Marseille1593332181430
3MonacoMonaco1693426161030
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