8 May 2022 at 11:00

32
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

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: 4.7%

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 13.9%Draw 20.0%Away 70.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min7.004.751.40
Max7.665.261.42
Over 2.5: 65.4%Under 2.5: 40.0%
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 market12.7%18.5%68.7%
Public market13.5%18.9%67.6%
Δ0.8%0.4%1.1%

Metz vs Lyon — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Metz
Result vs. Market: Lyon (71%)

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.

MetzHalf-time:21Lyon
15Shots17
8Shots 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

Metz defeated Lyon 3:2. The match was played in Ligue 1 2021. Goals were scored by V. Pajot 26′, D. Lamkel Zé 40′, M. Dembélé 43′, M. Dembélé 84′, F. Boulaya 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Metz had 36% possession while Lyon held 64%. Metz had 15 shots (8 on target) compared to 17 (5 on target) for Lyon. Metz made 5 substitutions, Lyon made 4. VAR was involved: Goal confirmed (Moussa Dembélé 44′).

Match Events

Key match events between Metz and Lyon — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Metz
Lyon
Kick Off
V. Pajot

assist: L. Lacroix

26′
D. Lamkel Zé

assist: P. Sarr

40′
43′
M. Dembélé

assist: Tetê

VAR
44′Goal confirmed
Half Time
T. DelaineP. Yade
46′
46′
H. AouarR. Faivre
46′
J. BoatengT. Ndombèlé
46′
M. GustoL. Dubois
46′
Lucas PaquetáJ. Reine-Adélaïde
P. SarrK. N'Doram
51′
W. MikelbrencisJ. Kana-Biyik
66′
L. LacroixD. Bronn
66′
V. PajotF. Boulaya
81′
84′
M. Dembélé

assist: K. Toko-Ekambi

Nicolas de Préville88′
90+3′Léo Dubois
F. Boulaya

assist: P. Yade

90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Metz had 36% possession against Lyon's 64%. Metz registered 15 shots (8 on target) while Lyon managed 17 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 3–7. Fouls committed: 19–8.

8Shots on Goal5
6Shots off Goal8
15Total Shots17
1Blocked Shots4
11Shots insidebox11
4Shots outsidebox6
19Fouls8
3Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
36%Ball Possession64%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves4
263Total passes464
184Passes accurate389
70%Passes %84%

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

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Metz vs Lyon Head to Head Results

Metz and Lyon have met 16 times — Metz won 2, Lyon won 12, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Lyon leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 49 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.06 per match (10 for the home side, 39 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 6 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–5 in 2026.

2

Metz

2

Drawn

12

Lyon

Goals: 10Goals: 39

Recent Meetings (16)

25 Jan 2026Metz2 – 5Lyon
23 Aug 2025Lyon3 – 0Metz
23 Feb 2024Metz1 – 2Lyon
5 Nov 2023Lyon1 – 1Metz
7 Jan 2023Lyon2 – 1Metz
22 Dec 2021Lyon1 – 1Metz
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