Metz 3-2 Lyon – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson rates Lyon at 54% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Metz vs Lyon encounter.
✍️ Match Preview
Full Analysis
Stade Saint-Symphorien plays host to Metz versus Lyon in Ligue 1, Regular Season - 36. Kick-off: Sunday 8 May 2022 at 12:00 UTC.
Form
Metz (all games): 0W 4D 6L across 10 Ligue 1 fixtures this term — 0.40 PPG. Last five: L D L L D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation.
Metz's home record at Stade Saint-Symphorien: 1W 3D 6L from 10 Ligue 1 appearances (0.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game.
Lyon's overall Ligue 1 record this term: 5W 2D 3L from 10 games (1.70 PPG). Last five: D W L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.50 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Lyon's form when playing away from home: 3W 5D 2L across 10 road games this term (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
On a straight form reading, Lyon are the stronger side — 1.30 PPG clear of the hosts (1.70 vs 0.40). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 1 head-to-head meetings have produced 0 wins for Metz, 0 for Lyon and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 22 Dec 2021, ended 1–1 with a draw.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading
Metz half-time and goal-timing data (35 games, 17 at home): they score before half-time in 65% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 62% of the time; BTTS occurs in 59% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (home games); they fail to score in 43% of games.
Lyon half-time and goal-timing data (35 games, 17 at away): they score before half-time in 76% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 71% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 71% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Metz 51% versus Lyon 66%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Metz 49% | Lyon 51%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Metz 0.75 xG and Lyon 1.47 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Metz attack 0.651 / defence 1.244 | Lyon attack 0.969 / defence 0.972. League average goals — home 1.188 / away 1.223. Metz's attack strength of 0.651 is below the league average — the 0.75 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 35 Metz games / 35 Lyon games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Metz 19% | Draw 27% | Lyon 54%. Fair-value odds: Metz 5.26 | Draw 3.70 | Lyon 1.85. Lyon hold a narrow Poisson edge at 54% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 41% | Total xG 2.23. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.23 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 41% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Lyon at 54% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Lyon if the outright odds are short.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.23 combined xG gives a 38% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable, supported by form averaging 2.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is No at 41%. Form rates are neutral: Metz 50% | Lyon 50%.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Metz vs Lyon | Competition: Ligue 1, Regular Season - 36 | Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien • Kick-off: Sunday 8 May 2022, 12:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Metz 19% | Draw 27% | Lyon 54% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 41% | xG Metz 0.75 / Lyon 1.47 • Poisson strength factors: Metz attack 0.651 / def 1.244 | Lyon attack 0.969 / def 0.972 | league avg home 1.188 / away 1.223 • Poisson stance: Lyon (54%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.75
Metz xG
Expected Goals
1.47
Lyon xG
41%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
19%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Metz vs Lyon kick off?
Metz vs Lyon kicked off at 12:00 on Sunday 8 May 2022 at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
What was the final score in Metz vs Lyon?
Metz 3 - 2 Lyon.
Where is Metz vs Lyon being played?
The match is being played at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
What competition is Metz vs Lyon part of?
Metz vs Lyon is a Regular Season - 36 fixture in the Ligue 1 (France).
Who is favourite to win Metz vs Lyon?
Our statistical model gives Metz a 19% chance of winning, Lyon a 54% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Lyon the favourite.
Will both teams score in Metz vs Lyon?
Our model estimates a 41% probability that both Metz and Lyon will score (BTTS).
Will Metz vs Lyon have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between Metz and Lyon?
Record (1 meetings): Metz 0W | Draws 1 | Lyon 0W.
What form are Metz and Lyon in?
Metz (all comps): 0W-4D-6L in 10 | 0.40 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.70 | L5 L-D-L-L-D. Lyon (all comps): 5W-2D-3L in 10 | 1.70 PPG | GF 2.50 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-W-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Metz's attacking strength (0.65x league average) is weighed against Lyon's defensive record (0.97x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.75. Flip it around — Lyon's attack (0.97x) against Metz's defence (1.24x) — and the away total comes out at 1.47.
These ratings are built from 35/35 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-1, at 14.4%. Close behind: 1-1 (13.5%), 0-0 (12.4%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Lyon Win
19%
5.24
27%
3.77
54%
1.84
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 1
15.9%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
12.0%
Draw
0 – 2
11.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.75
Metz xG
Total xG
2.23
1.47
Lyon xG
5.24
19%
Home win
3.77
27%
Draw
1.84
54%
Away win
Goals Markets
65%
Over 1.5
1.54
35%
Under 1.5
2.86
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
19%
Over 3.5
5.26
81%
Under 3.5
1.23
8%
Over 4.5
12.50
92%
Under 4.5
1.09
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
41%
BTTS Yes
2.46
59%
BTTS No
1.69
Clean Sheet
23%
4.36
47%
2.12
Win to Nil
4%
22.85
26%
3.90
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 10.8 | 15.9 | 11.7 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| 1 | 8.1 | 12.0 | 8.8 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Metz vs Lyon?
Our Poisson model rates 0-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.4%.
How many goals are Metz and Lyon expected to score?
The model projects 0.75 expected goals for Metz and 1.47 for Lyon, a combined total of 2.23.
How confident is the prediction model for Metz vs Lyon?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 54%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Across their last 35 outings, Metz have picked up 0.71 PPG on a 4W 13D 18L record — L-D-L-L-D across the most recent five.
Lyon's form line: 15W 11D 9L from 35 games, 1.60 PPG, last five D-W-L-W-W.
Put side by side, Lyon are the form team by 0.89 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Metz.
How They Fare by Venue
On home soil, Metz have posted 0.59 PPG from 17 outings (1W 7D 9L).
On the road, Lyon have gone 5W 6D 6L from 17 away games — 1.24 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Lyon come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Metz are averaging 0.89 goals scored and 1.77 conceded per game recently; Lyon are on 1.69 scored and 1.29 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Lyon in 66%.
Last 35 Results — Ligue 1
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Metz
Current Season
Lyon
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Metz and Lyon in coming into this match?
Metz have gone 4W 13D 18L in their last 35 games (0.71 PPG), while Lyon have gone 15W 11D 9L in their last 35 (1.60 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Metz at home or Lyon away?
Lyon's away record (1.24 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Metz at home: 0.59 PPG; Lyon away: 1.24 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 6 times that we have on record, stretching back to December 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 4 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Ligue 1. They last met on 25 January 2026, roughly 6 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Lyon go into this on the back of 3 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Lyon won 3-0 on 23 Aug 2025, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Metz have gone 1W 0D 2L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Lyon — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
1
Metz
2
Draws
3
Lyon
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Metz and Lyon?
From 6 meetings on record, Metz have won 1, Lyon have won 3, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Metz and Lyon last play each other?
They last met on 25 January 2026, when Metz 2-5 Lyon.
Who has won more matches between Metz and Lyon?
Lyon have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Metz are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 65% of their matches.
Lyon are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 76% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 41% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 18% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Metz 59%, Lyon 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 47% (Metz) and 47% (Lyon).
On the defensive side: Lyon in 35%; Metz have failed to score in 41% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Metz home games / Lyon away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Metz play Lyon?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 59% of Metz's games and 53% of Lyon's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Metz vs Lyon usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 47% of Metz's recent games and 47% of Lyon's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Metz and Lyon tend to score early?
Metz have had a goal before half-time in 65% of their recent matches, Lyon in 76% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Metz defy the odds to beat Lyon 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Metz beat Lyon 3-2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Regular Season - 36, in the Ligue 1. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Metz 0.75 xG and Lyon 1.47 xG, a combined 2.23. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Metz beat their projection by 2.2 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Metz attack 0.65 / defence 1.24 against Lyon attack 0.97 / defence 0.97, drawn from 35/35 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Metz 19% | Draw 27% | Lyon 54%, with Lyon to win its most likely call at 54%. Instead the game produced a Metz win, an outcome the model had rated at just 19% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. Over 3.5 was 19% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 41% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Metz 49%, Lyon 51%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 59%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Metz's trading profile (35 games, 17 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did.
Lyon's trading profile (35 games, 17 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 66% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Lyon arrived the stronger side — 1.60 PPG against 0.71. Form was overturned, with Metz winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. Metz (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm. Lyon (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.18 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.29 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.