16 May 2021 at 19:00

21
Full Time
Referee: F. Batta

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 record

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

Lorient5wins
2draws10 meetings
Metz3wins

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

Market Summary

Margin: 5.0%

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 61.9%Draw 25.2%Away 17.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.603.905.50
Max1.654.025.73
Over 2.5: 52.6%Under 2.5: 51.3%
Market favourite:Lorient · Moderate 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 market58.9%24.2%17.0%
Public market59.1%23.7%17.2%

Lorient vs Metz — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Lorient
Result vs. Market: Lorient (62%)

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.

LorientHalf-time:10Metz
6Shots3
2Shots on target1

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
04/01/26Lorient1–1Metz1.81/3.67/4.63
04/02/24Metz1–2Lorient2.23/3.17/3.47
26/11/23Lorient2–3Metz1.95/3.48/3.94
20/04/22Lorient1–0Metz1.78/3.59/4.84
12/12/21Metz4–1Lorient2.48/3.14/3.08
16/05/21Lorient2–1Metz1.62/3.97/5.58
04/10/20Metz3–1Lorient2.28/3.30/3.29
26/11/16Metz3–3Lorient2.74/3.16/2.75
22/04/17Lorient5–1Metz1.76/3.85/4.59
13/12/14Lorient3–1Metz1.95/3.34/4.31

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: Lorient

W 196D 197L 270
Over 2.546
Goals scored781

Away Record: Metz

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Lorient defeated Metz 2:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2020. Goals were scored by Y. Wissa 31′ (pen.), B. Traoré 72′, J. Hergault 74′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Lorient had 37% possession while Metz held 63%. Lorient had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for Metz. Lorient made 4 substitutions, Metz made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Lorient and Metz — 3 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Lorient
Metz
Kick Off
Y. Wissa

Penalty

31′
Half Time
46′
M. FofanaY. Maziz
46′
I. NianeT. Ambrose
46′
K. NDoramP. Yade
62′
VágnerB. Traoré
E. Le FéeA. Laurienté
71′
72′
B. Traoré

assist: T. Delaine

J. Hergault

assist: A. Laurienté

74′
T. MoffiP. Hamel
85′
Y. WissaT. Monconduit
85′
F. LemoineA. Grbić
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lorient had 37% possession against Metz's 63%. Lorient registered 6 shots (2 on target) while Metz managed 3 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 2–1. Fouls committed: 16–19.

2Shots on Goal1
2Shots off Goal1
6Total Shots3
2Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox0
1Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls19
2Corner Kicks1
0Offsides0
37%Ball Possession63%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves0
383Total passes635
297Passes accurate553
78%Passes %87%

Recent Form

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

Lorient

WLDLWD

Metz

LLDDLL

Lorient vs Metz Head to Head Results

Lorient and Metz have met 14 times — Lorient won 5, Metz won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lorient leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.21 per match (25 for the home side, 20 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. Lorient are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–1 in 2017.

5

Lorient

5

Drawn

4

Metz

Goals: 25Goals: 20

Recent Meetings (14)

4 Jan 2026Lorient1 – 1Metz
11 Jan 2025Lorient0 – 0Metz
21 Sept 2024Metz1 – 1Lorient
4 Feb 2024Metz1 – 2Lorient
26 Nov 2023Lorient2 – 3Metz
20 Apr 2022Lorient1 – 0Metz
12 Dec 2021Metz4 – 1Lorient
4 Oct 2020Metz3 – 1Lorient
31 Mar 2019Metz2 – 1Lorient
26 Oct 2018Lorient0 – 0Metz
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026