17 January 2021 at 20:00

01
Full Time
Referee: S. Frappart

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.

Lyon6wins
2draws10 meetings
Metz2wins

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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (76%) — the odds may underestimate Metz.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

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 78.3%Draw 17.2%Away 8.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.275.5011.00
Max1.286.1712.16
Over 2.5: 62.1%Under 2.5: 43.5%
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 market76.2%15.8%8.0%
Public market74.7%16.6%8.7%
Δ1.5%0.8%0.7%

Lyon vs Metz — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Metz
Result vs. Market: Lyon (78%)

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.

LyonHalf-time:00Metz
23Shots17
5Shots on target3

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: Lyon

W 621D 302L 284
Over 2.551
Goals scored1987

Away Record: Metz

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Metz defeated Lyon 1:0. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by A. Leya 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 63% possession while Metz held 37%. Lyon had 23 shots (5 on target) compared to 18 (4 on target) for Metz. Lyon made 5 substitutions, Metz made 4. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Houssem Aouar 77′).

Match Events

Key match events between Lyon and Metz — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Lyon
Metz
Kick Off
Léo Dubois27′
27′John Boye
Half Time
54′
T. DelaineM. Udol
61′
M. GueyeA. Leya
61′
VágnerP. Yade
Lucas PaquetáH. Aouar
67′
M. De SciglioM. Cornet
68′
T. KadewereI. Slimani
76′
K. Toko EkambiM. Cherki
76′
76′
V. AngbanP. Sarr
Goal cancelled77′
VAR
M. CaqueretBruno Guimarães
90+1′
90′
A. Leya

assist: F. Boulaya

Full Time

Match Statistics

Lyon had 63% possession against Metz's 37%. Lyon registered 23 shots (5 on target) while Metz managed 18 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 9–2. Fouls committed: 14–11.

5Shots on Goal4
11Shots off Goal9
23Total Shots18
7Blocked Shots5
17Shots insidebox10
6Shots outsidebox8
14Fouls11
9Corner Kicks2
1Offsides0
63%Ball Possession37%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves5
542Total passes304
456Passes accurate221
84%Passes %73%

Recent Form

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

Lyon

WWDLLD

Metz

LLDDLL

Lyon vs Metz Head to Head Results

Lyon and Metz have met 16 times — Lyon won 12, Metz won 2, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 53 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.31 per match (41 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (63%), 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.

12

Lyon

2

Drawn

2

Metz

Goals: 41Goals: 12

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
6 Dec 2020Metz1 – 3Lyon
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