22 December 2021 at 20:00

11
Full Time
Referee: P. Gaillouste

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 (71%) — 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

Home 73.5%Draw 18.9%Away 12.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.355.008.00
Max1.375.648.50
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 36.4%
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 market71.2%17.3%11.5%
Public market70.0%18.1%11.9%
Δ1.2%0.8%0.4%

Lyon vs Metz — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Lyon (74%)

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
18Shots6
6Shots on target2

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

Lyon and Metz drew 1:1. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by C. Lukeba 56′, B. Traoré 58′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Lyon had 76% possession while Metz held 24%. Lyon had 19 shots (6 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for Metz. Lyon made 4 substitutions, Metz made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Lyon and Metz — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Lyon
Metz
Kick Off
Half Time
M. CaqueretBruno Guimarães
46′
D. Da SilvaK. Toko Ekambi
46′
Lucas PaquetáR. Cherki
46′
C. Lukeba

assist: R. Cherki

56′
70′
O. NguetteI. Niane
74′
T. DelaineA. Mbengue
J. BoatengI. Slimani
77′
90+2′
N. de PrévilleW. Tchimbembé
Full Time

Match Statistics

Lyon had 76% possession against Metz's 24%. Lyon registered 19 shots (6 on target) while Metz managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 13–2. Fouls committed: 12–19.

6Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal1
19Total Shots6
8Blocked Shots3
14Shots insidebox5
5Shots outsidebox1
12Fouls19
13Corner Kicks2
0Offsides3
76%Ball Possession24%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
717Total passes222
630Passes accurate138
88%Passes %62%

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 3, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 52 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.25 per match (40 for the home side, 12 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 7 matches (44%). 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

1

Drawn

3

Metz

Goals: 40Goals: 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
17 Jan 2021Lyon0 – 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