Ligue 2
Metz vs Saint-Étienne
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 - 19:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Metz vs Saint-Étienne Prediction & Stats - Ligue 2 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Metz vs Saint-Étienne carries real history into this round of the Ligue 2.
The two sides meet on 19/09 (Saturday) at Stade Saint-Symphorien, 19:00 (UK time).
Read the Metz vs Saint-Étienne prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Metz vs Saint-Étienne
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Metz vs Saint-Étienne call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 17-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Saint-Étienne the side to beat, with roughly 26% 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 6 match into their Ligue 2. Here is where Football Club de Metz stand:
In this competition
2 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost
1.5 points per game
8 scored, at 1.33 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Football Club de Metz, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Pape Moussa Fall, 5 goals
Most assists: Jessy Deminguet, 2 assists
Recent results — Metz
14/09/2026 14:45
05/09/2026 08:00
29/08/2026 08:00
22/08/2026 08:00
14/08/2026 14:45
Saint-Étienne: how they are travelling
Saint-Étienne come in 6 matches into their Ligue 2.
Here is what Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2.5 points per game
17 scored, at 2.83 a game
6 conceded, at 1 a game
Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne, season-wide
5 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Irvin Cardona, 4 goals
Most assists: Irvin Cardona, 4 assists
Recent results — Association Sportive de Saint-Étienne
12/09/2026 14:00
05/09/2026 14:00
31/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 14:00
14/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head
Over 16 recent meetings between Metz and Saint-Étienne:
Metz: 6 win(s)
Saint-Étienne: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 4
An even record like this keeps the Metz vs Saint-Étienne prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Metz vs Saint-Étienne
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 |
L
W
D
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 3.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.87 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.58 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Saint-Étienne
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.83 | 4 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.83 | 3.33 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.9 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 0.64 | 1.19 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
After analyzing the odds and available statistics for Metz vs Saint-Étienne, we anticipate a low-scoring match.
With few clear-cut chances expected, under 2.5 goals looks like the smartest betting option, as the match is unlikely to see more than two goals.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Metz will have the home advantage in this match, and with the quality of their players to the strength of their performances, they will have the upper hand. But even with all that said, our betting tip is to go for a draw in Metz vs Saint-Étienne.
We just see some flaws that Saint-Étienne can exploit in order to hold the home side to a draw. And with odds of 3.51, the potential payout for a draw is well worth a shot.
Fixture information - Metz vs Saint-Étienne
Match: Metz vs Saint-Étienne
Competition: Ligue 2
Date: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:00 (UK time)
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien
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Stats
The statistics for FC Metz vs Saint Etienne that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 2.46
Both Teams to Score
84%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 63%
Over 2.5+
84%
League: 44%
Cards
3.33
League: 3.81
Corners
7.66
League: 9.09
Home Team
Metz
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
D
D
|
1.5 |
| Home |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 3.33 | 1 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.46 | 1.87 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.58 | 1.51 |
Away Team
Saint-Étienne
France - Ligue 2
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Home |
W
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Goals | 3.83 | 4 | 3.67 |
| Scored | 2.83 | 3.33 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.67 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.83 | 1.9 | 1.76 |
|
xGA
|
0.92 | 0.64 | 1.19 |
Corners
10.5 / Match
+29% Corners / Match
Metz received +29% more corners than Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2
8.17 / Match
Red Star
(2)
Rodez
(7)
Annecy
(6)
Laval
(4)
Grenoble Foot 38
(5)
Guingamp
(5)(3)
Dunkerque
(5)
Montpellier
(3)
Dijon
(6)
Grenoble Foot 38
(7)
Clermont
(1)
Sochaux
Cards
1.67 / Match
+43% Cards / Match
Metz received +43% more cards than Saint-Étienne in the Ligue 2
1.17 / Match
Red Star
(0)
Rodez
(2)
Annecy
(2)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(2)
Guingamp
(2)(2)
Dunkerque
(1)
Montpellier
(1)
Dijon
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)
Clermont
(1)
Sochaux
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+113%
Saint-Étienne is +113% better in terms of goals scored
2.83 / Match
Red Star
(0)
Rodez
(4)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(2)(1)
Dunkerque
(3)
Montpellier
(3)
Dijon
(4)
Grenoble Foot 38
(3)
Clermont
(3)
Sochaux
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+17%
Saint-Étienne condeded +17% more goals than Metz
1 / Match
Red Star
(1)
Rodez
(1)
Annecy
(1)
Laval
(1)
Grenoble Foot 38
(0)
Guingamp
(1)(2)
Dunkerque
(1)
Montpellier
(2)
Dijon
(0)
Grenoble Foot 38
(1)
Clermont
(0)
Sochaux
Ligue 2 Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Saint-Étienne
|
6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Reims
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 |
Montpellier
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Red Star
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Annecy
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Metz
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Sochaux
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Guingamp
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Dunkerque
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Nancy
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Rodez
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Grenoble Foot 38
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 13 |
Dijon
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Boulogne
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 15 |
Clermont
|
6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Pau
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
Nantes
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Laval
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
Odds
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