12 December 2021 at 14:00

41
Full Time
Referee: E. Wattellier

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.

Metz3wins
2draws10 meetings
Lorient5wins

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 (38%) — the odds may underestimate Metz.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

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 40.3%Draw 31.8%Away 32.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.453.003.00
Max2.553.233.13
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market38.4%30.3%31.3%
Public market38.7%29.6%31.6%

Metz vs Lorient — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Metz
Result vs. Market: Metz (40%)

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:30Lorient
5Shots17
3Shots on target6

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: Metz

W 214D 211L 330
Over 2.540
Goals scored742

Away Record: Lorient

W 196D 197L 270
Over 2.546
Goals scored781

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Metz defeated Lorient 4:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by P. Sarr 5′, M. Jenz 9′ (o.g.), F. Boulaya 19′, M. Jenz 69′, I. Niane 80′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Metz had 33% possession while Lorient held 67%. Metz had 4 shots (3 on target) compared to 18 (6 on target) for Lorient. Metz made 4 substitutions, Lorient made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between Metz and Lorient — 5 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Metz
Lorient
Kick Off
M. Jenz

Own Goal

9′
Half Time
57′
J. LaporteA. Grbić
58′
L. AbergelA. Laurienté
59′
D. Faissal OuattaraT. Monconduit
69′
N. de PrévilleI. Niane
71′
H. MaïgaA. Mbengue
79′
I. Niane

assist: F. Boulaya

80′
81′
S. DiarraQ. Boisgard
O. NguetteS. Alakouch
84′
F. BoulayaW. Tchimbembé
84′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Metz had 33% possession against Lorient's 67%. Metz registered 4 shots (3 on target) while Lorient managed 18 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–8. Fouls committed: 10–8.

3Shots on Goal6
0Shots off Goal9
4Total Shots18
1Blocked Shots3
3Shots insidebox10
1Shots outsidebox8
10Fouls8
3Corner Kicks8
2Offsides0
33%Ball Possession67%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves0
276Total passes544
206Passes accurate463
75%Passes %85%

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

LLDDLL

Lorient

WLDLWD

Metz vs Lorient Head to Head Results

Metz and Lorient have met 14 times — Metz won 3, Lorient won 6, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lorient leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 14 meetings. A combined 43 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.07 per match (17 for the home side, 26 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.

3

Metz

5

Drawn

6

Lorient

Goals: 17Goals: 26

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
16 May 2021Lorient2 – 1Metz
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