Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3.9
Average goals per game
80%
Games with 3+ goals
90%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (35%) — the odds may underestimate Metz.
Market Summary
Margin: 4.5%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.70 | 3.10 | 2.70 |
| Max | 2.81 | 3.25 | 2.86 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 34.8% | 31.1% | 34.1% |
| Public market | 35.3% | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Δ | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
Metz vs Lorient — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2625/26 | Lorient | 1–1 | Metz | 1.81/3.67/4.63 |
| 04/02/2423/24 | Metz | 1–2 | Lorient | 2.23/3.17/3.47 |
| 26/11/2323/24 | Lorient | 2–3 | Metz | 1.95/3.48/3.94 |
| 20/04/2221/22 | Lorient | 1–0 | Metz | 1.78/3.59/4.84 |
| 12/12/2121/22 | Metz | 4–1 | Lorient | 2.48/3.14/3.08 |
| 16/05/2120/21 | Lorient | 2–1 | Metz | 1.62/3.97/5.58 |
| 04/10/2020/21 | Metz | 3–1 | Lorient | 2.28/3.30/3.29 |
| 26/11/1616/17 | Metz | 3–3 | Lorient | 2.74/3.16/2.75 |
| 22/04/1716/17 | Lorient | 5–1 | Metz | 1.76/3.85/4.59 |
| 13/12/1414/15 | Lorient | 3–1 | Metz | 1.95/3.34/4.31 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Metz
Away Record: Lorient
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Metz and Lorient drew 3:3. The match was played in Ligue 1 2016. Goals were scored by S. Falette 11′, A. Waris 16′, B. Moukandjo 54′, B. Moukandjo 61′ (pen.), T. Vion 75′, T. Vion 78′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Metz had 52% possession while Lorient held 48%. Metz had 11 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for Lorient. Metz made 3 substitutions, Lorient made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between Metz and Lorient — 6 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Jouffre
assist: Cafú
assist: Cafú
Penalty
assist: Iván
assist: R. Cohade
Match Statistics
Metz had 52% possession against Lorient's 48%. Metz registered 11 shots (6 on target) while Lorient managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 10–18.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Metz have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Lorient show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Metz
Lorient
Metz vs Lorient Head to Head Results
Metz and Lorient have met 14 times — Metz won 4, Lorient won 6, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lorient leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 42 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.00 per match (18 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 10 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Metz are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2017.
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Drawn
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Lorient
Recent Meetings (14)
API data: 15 Mar 2026