The Matchday 11 clash in Ligue 1 between Nantes and Metz will take place on November 2 at the Beaujoire Stadium. Nantes vs. Metz: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Nantes
In the previous round, the team participated in the most spectacular match of the current Ligue 1 season. Luís Castro's side hosted Monaco and were defeated 3-5. This was Nantes' fifth loss in this championship. The club is currently out of the bottom three, but only due to additional factors separating them from the nearest competitor.
- The club has not won in 6 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches (3 draws and 3 losses).
- Nantes has only 2 wins in their last 9 home games in the league (3 draws and 4 losses).
- At least one team has failed to score in 6 of Nantes' last 8 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Nantes (3-4-3)
Anthony Lopes – Chidozie Awaziem, Kelvin Amian, Tielel Tati – Junior Mwanga, Kwon Hyuk Kyu, Louis Leroux, Demen Assumani – Bacheraba Guirassy, Matthis Abline, Youssef El Arabi.
Midfielder Francis Coquelin is the only player in the treatment room.
Metz
The team secured their first victory since returning to Ligue 1 in the 10th round. At home, Stéphane Le Mignan's side faced a strong Lens and unexpectedly triumphed 2-0. The win did not allow them to leave the bottom of the table, but the gap to the safe 15th place was reduced to 4 points. Additionally, the team remains the worst in defense, having conceded 26 goals.
- The club has not won in 9 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches (2 draws and 7 losses).
- Metz has suffered 7 consecutive away defeats in the league.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in Metz's last 7 away matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Metz (3-4-3)
Pape Sarr – Koffi Kouao, Terry Yegbe, Maxime Colin – Alpha Touré, Gauthier Hein, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jessy Demenge – Giorgi Chakvetadze, Cheikh Sabaly, Habib Diallo.
Defender Sadibou Sané and midfielder Gauthier Hein are suspended.
Referee
Gaël Angoula (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 39;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.6;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 45%.
Nantes vs. Metz: Match Prediction
Both clubs will be highly motivated for this encounter. After all, representatives of the lower part of the standings are playing against each other, so it's crucial to defeat a close competitor. This victory is vital for their survival in Ligue 1. In my opinion, it will go to the hosts.
Nantes plays at home, and in matches between lower-ranked teams, the home ground often becomes a key factor. While the club does not frequently win at home, they mainly lose to opponents fighting for a Champions League spot. Metz, on the other hand, not only has lost 7 consecutive away matches in Ligue 1 but has also conceded an average of 3.6 goals in this streak. Such a weak defense will struggle even against Nantes.
My prediction – Nantes to Win
