On Friday, March 28th, 2025, Metz will host Troyes at Stade Saint-Symphorien in a Ligue 2 clash. Metz, currently in 2nd place with 53 points, will take on 12th-placed Troyes, who have earned 33 points so far this season.
Metz vs Troyes
Metz and Troyes have faced each other 31 times so far, with Metz winning 10 of those encounters, while Troyes has won 13. The remaining 8 matches have all ended in a draw. On average, these teams have scored 2.39 goals per match in their direct meetings. This season, Metz has averaged 1.68 goals per match, while Troyes has scored 1.18 goals per match.
Metz will be looking to continue their strong form after their 2-3 victory over USL Dunkerque in their last Ligue 2 match. Cheick Tidiane Sabaly scored twice (30′, 72′), and Morgan Bokele Mputu added a goal in extra time (101′). For USL Dunkerque, Diogo Queirós (54′) and Yacine Bammou (94′) were the scorers.
On the other hand, ESTAC Troyes will be aiming for a better result after their recent defeat to EA Guingamp in their last Ligue 2 match. Brighton Labeau (53′) was the sole scorer for Guingamp in that game.
Statistics for the match:
Recently, it has been uncommon for FC Metz to keep a clean sheet. In fact, they have failed to prevent their opponents from scoring in 5 of their last 6 matches, conceding 6 goals during that period. However, this trend may not necessarily continue in their upcoming match. It’s worth noting that FC Metz hasn’t won against ESTAC in their last 4 league encounters.
On the other hand, in 5 of their last 6 games, ESTAC has seen a relatively low number of goals scored, with the average goals per game during that stretch being just 1.67, and Troyes averaging 1 goal per game. Heading into this match, ESTAC remains unbeaten by FC Metz in their last 3 away league games against them.
What is the Prediction?
In conclusion, considering all factors, ESTAC is likely to score against FC Metz, but they may also concede a couple of goals at the other end. As a result, we predict that the match will have “under 2.5” goals.
Summary
Match: Metz vs Troyes
Bet: under 2.5
Odds: – 133 / 1.75
