6 December 2020 at 20:00

13
Full Time
Referee: K. Abed

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

Lyon dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Metz2wins
2draws10 meetings
Lyon6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.1

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

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

Home 17.7%Draw 22.9%Away 63.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min5.504.201.55
Max5.754.561.58
Over 2.5: 55.6%Under 2.5: 50.0%
Market favourite:Lyon · Heavy favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market17.1%21.3%61.6%
Public market16.6%22.0%61.4%

Metz vs Lyon — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lyon
Result vs. Market: Lyon (64%)

Result matched 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.

MetzHalf-time:01Lyon
12Shots18
5Shots on target5

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
25/01/26Metz2–5Lyon4.75/3.90/1.70
23/08/25Lyon3–0Metz1.40/5.10/7.27
23/02/24Metz1–2Lyon4.10/3.41/1.93
05/11/23Lyon1–1Metz1.65/3.95/5.16
08/05/22Metz3–2Lyon7.22/5.00/1.41
22/12/21Lyon1–1Metz1.36/5.30/8.32
17/01/21Lyon0–1Metz1.28/5.81/11.39
06/12/20Metz1–3Lyon5.65/4.36/1.57
21/02/20Metz0–2Lyon4.35/3.41/1.89
26/10/19Lyon2–0Metz1.42/4.52/8.06

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

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Away Record: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lyon defeated Metz 3:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by M. Depay 17′, K. Toko Ekambi 47′, K. Toko Ekambi 60′, F. Boulaya 75′. 1 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Metz had 46% possession while Lyon held 54%. Metz had 12 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Lyon. Metz made 4 substitutions, Lyon made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Metz and Lyon — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Metz
Lyon
Kick Off
17′
M. Depay

assist: K. Toko Ekambi

Half Time
T. AmbroseA. Leya
46′
P. SarrW. Tchimbembé
46′
47′
K. Toko Ekambi

assist: H. Aouar

V. AngbanB. Kouyaté
63′
63′
T. KadewereM. Dembélé
64′
H. AouarM. Caqueret
64′
M. De SciglioL. Dubois
F. Boulaya

assist: O. Nguette

75′
79′
M. DepayM. Cherki
82′
Bruno GuimarãesS. Diomande
John Boye87′
A. OukidjaM. Caillard
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Metz had 46% possession against Lyon's 54%. Metz registered 12 shots (5 on target) while Lyon managed 18 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 14–14.

5Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal8
12Total Shots18
3Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox14
6Shots outsidebox4
14Fouls14
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
1Yellow Cards0
1Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves4
447Total passes524
377Passes accurate458
84%Passes %87%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Metz have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats. Lyon show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Metz

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Lyon

WWDLLD

Metz vs Lyon Head to Head Results

Metz and Lyon have met 16 times — Metz won 3, Lyon won 11, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 50 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.13 per match (12 for the home side, 38 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Lyon are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2026.

3

Metz

2

Drawn

11

Lyon

Goals: 12Goals: 38

Recent Meetings (16)

25 Jan 2026Metz2 – 5Lyon
23 Aug 2025Lyon3 – 0Metz
23 Feb 2024Metz1 – 2Lyon
5 Nov 2023Lyon1 – 1Metz
7 Jan 2023Lyon2 – 1Metz
8 May 2022Metz3 – 2Lyon
22 Dec 2021Lyon1 – 1Metz
17 Jan 2021Lyon0 – 1Metz
21 Feb 2020Metz0 – 2Lyon
26 Oct 2019Lyon2 – 0Metz
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026