Ligue 2
Metz vs Rodez
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 13:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Metz vs Rodez Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Metz vs Rodez is part of the Ligue 2 schedule for Saturday (05/09).
The fixture is staged at Stade Saint-Symphorien, 13:00 (UK time).
Below is our Metz vs Rodez prediction, built before you place a bet.
Our verdict on Metz vs Rodez
Value at this level takes some digging out. Having gone through the form and the numbers, here is our preferred Metz vs Rodez prediction:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 4.5 Goals
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Metz the side to beat, with roughly 45% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Ligue 2 odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Metz Preview
Metz reach this fixture 4 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Football Club de Metz stand:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
1.5 points per game
4 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 0.75 a game
Football Club de Metz, season-wide
1 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pape Moussa Fall, 2 goals
Most assists: Maxime Colin, 1 assists
Recent results — Metz
29/08/2026 08:00
22/08/2026 08:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
17/05/2026 15:00
Rodez: how they are travelling
Rodez come in 4 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Le RAF have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.75 points per game
10 scored, at 2.5 a game
7 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Le RAF, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ibrahima Baldé, 5 goals
Most assists: Raphael Lipinski, 3 assists
Recent results — Le RAF
28/08/2026 14:00
22/08/2026 08:00
14/08/2026 14:45
08/08/2026 14:45
15/05/2026 14:30
The head-to-head favours Metz
Recent meetings have tended to go Metz's way against Rodez.
From 4 match(es):
Metz: 2 win(s)
Rodez: 0 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Metz vs Rodez prediction.
Form comparison Metz vs Rodez
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.82 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.44 | 1.25 |
Away Team
Rodez
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.1 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 0.92 | 1.52 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Metz vs Rodez
Match: Metz vs Rodez
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 13:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
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Stats
The statistics for FC Metz vs Les Sangs et Or that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.47
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 61%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 42%
Cards
3.5
League: 3.75
Corners
11
League: 9.06
Home Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
D
W
|
1.5 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.82 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.44 | 1.25 |
Away Team
Rodez
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
|
1.75 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Goals | 4.25 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 2.1 | 1.49 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 0.92 | 1.52 |
Corners
9.5 / Match
+18% Corners / Match
Rodez received +18% more corners than Metz in the Ligue 2
11.25 / Match
Annecy
(6)
Laval
(4)
Grenoble Foot 38
(5)
Guingamp
(5)(5)
Pau
(6)
Nantes
(7)
Annecy
(8)
Laval
Cards
2 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Metz received +14% more cards than Rodez in the Ligue 2
1.75 / Match
Annecy
(2)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(2)
Guingamp
(2)(3)
Pau
(3)
Nantes
(0)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+150%
Rodez is +150% better in terms of goals scored
2.5 / Match
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(2)(2)
Pau
(5)
Nantes
(0)
Annecy
(3)
Laval
Goals Conceded
0.75 / Match
+57%
Rodez condeded +57% more goals than Metz
1.75 / Match
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(1)(2)
Pau
(2)
Nantes
(2)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 |
| 2 |
Reims
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 4 |
Rodez
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
Nancy
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Annecy
|
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Metz
|
4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Sochaux
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 9 |
Red Star
|
4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 10 |
Pau
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 |
Guingamp
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Dunkerque
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 | 1 |
| 14 |
Laval
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 4 | 1 |
| 15 |
Boulogne
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 16 |
Clermont
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Dijon
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nantes
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 1 | 0.25 |
Odds
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