Metz vs LOSC Lille Prediction 06.02.2026 | Ligue 1
Metz
Kick off:
Date:
Lille
1
4.82
X
4.12
2
1.77
Contents
- Competition: France - Ligue 1
- Date: Friday, 6th, February 2026
- Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CET
- Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien (Metz)
A classic "David vs. Goliath" battle opens the Ligue 1 weekend at the Stade Saint-Symphorien, as a struggling Metz side desperate for survival welcomes a high-flying LOSC Lille outfit chasing Champions League qualification.
Metz vs Lille Head to Head (H2H) stats
-
Lille
6 : 1
Metz
Ligue 1
-
Metz
1 : 2
Lille
Ligue 1
-
Lille
2 : 0
Metz
Ligue 1
-
Lille
0 : 0
Metz
Ligue 1
-
Metz
3 : 3
Lille
Ligue 1
-
Metz
0 : 2
Lille
Ligue 1
Metz team overview
Metz head into Friday night’s fixture firmly entrenched in the relegation dogfight, and their hopes of survival are beginning to fade as the season enters its decisive phase. Currently rooted to the bottom of the Ligue 1 table, Les Grenats are running out of time to turn their fortunes around.
Life back in the top flight has been brutally unforgiving since their promotion, with Metz collecting a meagre 12 points from 20 league matches. Confidence has also taken a major hit, as they arrive on the back of three consecutive league defeats, a run that has only deepened the sense of pressure surrounding the club.
Their biggest weakness remains a fragile back line that has shipped a league-high 46 goals so far — a worrying statistic ahead of a clash against an opponent who inflicted a crushing defeat earlier in the campaign, putting six past them in a ruthless display.
On the team news front, Ivory Coast international Jean-Philippe Gbamin will miss Friday’s league action after being sent off in the 1-0 defeat last time out, meaning Terry Yegbe is expected to partner Fode Ballo-Toure at the heart of the defence.
Last matches of Metz
-
Angers
1 : 0
Metz
Ligue 1
-
Metz
2 : 5
Lyon
Ligue 1
-
Strasbourg
2 : 1
Metz
Ligue 1
-
Metz
0 : 4
Montpellier
Coupe de France
-
Lorient
1 : 1
Metz
Ligue 1
Metz lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Jonathan Fischer
Defenders
-
97
Fodé Ballo-Touré
-
2
Maxime Colin
-
15
Terry Yegbe
-
39
Koffi Kouao
Midfielders
-
8
Boubacar Traoré
-
21
Benjamin Stambouli
-
16
Believe Munongo
Forwards
-
7
Giorgi Tsitaishvili
-
10
Gauthier Hein
-
30
Habib Diallo
LOSC Lille team overview
Meanwhile, LOSC Lille travel to Stade Saint-Symphorien with their sights firmly set on reigniting their push for a UEFA Champions League berth. Currently occupying fifth position, Les Dogues remain firmly in the thick of a tightly contested battle near the top of the Ligue 1 table.
However, Lille must urgently address a worrying dip in league form. Their narrow 1-0 defeat away to Olympique Lyonnais last time out marked a fourth consecutive league loss, leaving confidence fragile at a crucial stage of the season.
Defensive frailties have been a recurring issue, with Lille conceding 30 goals so far, but their attacking output remains one of the most feared in France’s top flight. In particular, they have been potent on the road, averaging close to two goals per away match this campaign.
Head coach Bruno Genesio is also dealing with a growing injury list. Experienced full-back Thomas Meunier is sidelined with a hamstring issue, while midfield lynchpin Nabil Bentaleb has missed the last three matches across all competitions due to an unspecified injury, further complicating Lille’s task.
Last matches of Lille
-
Lyon
1 : 0
Lille
Ligue 1
-
Lille
1 : 0
SC Freiburg
Europa League
-
Lille
1 : 4
Strasbourg
Ligue 1
-
Celta Vigo
2 : 1
Lille
Europa League
-
PSG
3 : 0
Lille
Ligue 1
Lille lineup
Goalkeeper
-
1
Berke Özer
Defenders
-
15
Romain Perraud
-
23
Aïssa Mandi
-
3
Nathan Ngoy
-
22
Tiago Santos
Midfielders
-
32
Ayyoub Bouaddi
-
21
Benjamin André
-
7
Matías Fernández-Pardo
-
10
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson
-
27
Félix Correia
Forwards
-
9
Olivier Giroud
Prediction
While the Friday night lights at the Stade Saint-Symphorien often inspire a spirited start from the hosts, it is difficult to envision a scenario where this porous Metz backline can withstand ninety minutes of Lille's relentless attacking rotations. Benoit Tavenot’s side are clearly lacking the confidence required to go toe-to-toe with the division's elite, and their primary objective will likely be damage limitation following that harrowing 6-1 defeat in the reverse fixture.
However, Les Dogues are too clinical and too well-drilled to be frustrated for long. We expect a professional, controlled performance from the visitors, who should find joy through the channels before comfortably seeing out the game to reclaim their spot in the top four. For Metz, the wait for a transformative result looks set to go on as they continue to sink deeper into the relegation mire.
Four Reasons we expect LOSC Lille to Win
- Metz have suffered eight defeats across their last 10 competitive matches.
- Metz have lost three consecutive home games, conceding 12 goals in the process.
- LOSC Lille swept Metz aside with an emphatic 6–1 scoreline in their first meeting of the current season.
- LOSC Lille have collected maximum points in three of their last four visits to Metz.
Main prediction Metz - Lille
Lille to win
Best Odds:
22bet
1.77
Metz vs Lille standings in Ligue 1
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 43 - 16 | +27 | 48 |
| 2 | Lens | 20 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 34 - 16 | +18 | 46 |
| 3 | Olympique Marseille | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 46 - 22 | +24 | 39 |
| 4 | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 33 - 20 | +13 | 39 |
| 5 | LOSC Lille | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 34 - 30 | +4 | 32 |
| 6 | Rennes | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 30 - 31 | -1 | 31 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 33 - 25 | +8 | 30 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 31 - 23 | +8 | 30 |
| 9 | Lorient | 20 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 - 31 | -4 | 28 |
| 10 | Monaco | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 32 - 33 | -1 | 27 |
| 11 | Angers SCO | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 21 - 25 | -4 | 26 |
| 12 | Brest | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 26 - 33 | -7 | 23 |
| 13 | Nice | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 27 - 38 | -11 | 22 |
| 14 | Paris | 20 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26 - 34 | -8 | 21 |
| 15 | Le Havre | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 - 25 | -9 | 20 |
| 16 | Nantes | 20 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 19 - 36 | -17 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 20 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 14 - 29 | -15 | 13 |
| 18 | Metz | 20 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 21 - 46 | -25 | 12 |