Metz vs Marseille prediction 04.10.2025 | Ligue 1

The hosts have had a horrific start to the Ligue 1 campaign and are currently bottom of the league standings with just two points in six games. Metz have played six matches in the league so far and have not won in any of them (0 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses), also posing the joint-second worst defensive record in Ligue 1 with 13 goals conceded. At home, however, their form is marginally better but still weak: from three home matches, they have drawn two and lost one, scoring less than one per game on average but also limiting opponents to few chances (2 goals conceded).

Fitness wise, among those sidelined or in doubt are: J. Mangondo, M. Mbaye, U. Mboula, and S. Sane.

Marseille, meanwhile, have produced some outstanding performances both domestically and in Europe. Roberto De Zerbi’s men come into this fixture fresh from an emphatic 4-0 win over Ajax in the Champions League - their first victory of the 2025/26 campaign. In Ligue 1, they have been equally impressive and remain strong contenders for the title as things stand. The visitors have built solid momentum in recent weeks, winning three consecutive league matches to move within just three points of joint leaders PSG and Lyon. The only concern ahead of Saturday’s clash is their away record, with two defeats and just one win from three matches. However, given their current form and confidence, Marseille should still approach this contest in a strong position mentally.

Marseille are somewhat luckier in terms of squad availability, as only Geoffrey Kondogbia and Hamed Junior Traore are sidelined with injuries.