Metz v Lyon result
Team pages: Metz · Lyon · Head-to-head
Metz 3–2 Lyon — Metz won this Ligue 1 match.
Next for Metz: Dunkerque v Metz, Friday 23 October — the preview. Next for Lyon: 1899 Hoffenheim v Lyon, Thursday 22 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Metz 3–2 Lyon · Ligue 1
- Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien · Metz
- Referee: E. Wattellier
- Head-to-head (last 6): Metz 1 · draws 1 · Lyon 4 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Metz 0W 2D 3L · Lyon 3W 0D 2L
Metz 3–2 Lyon (Ligue 1): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 10 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 May 2022. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Metz for / against | Line | Lyon for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.75 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.5 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.33 for · 8.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.5 for · 2.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.67 for · 20 against n 3 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 20.5 for · 8.25 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.33 for · 5 against n 3 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.25 for · 5 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 15.67 for · 11 against n 3 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9 for · 11.75 against n 4 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.33 for · 1.67 against n 3 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1 for · 2 against n 4 Last 5 |
Referee: E. Wattellier — 2.56 yellow cards a game, 0.44 red cards, 16 fouls over 9 matches (1.44 to the home side, 1.11 to the away side).
Metz
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Joseph n 5 | 19.2 | 3.8 | 0 | — |
| B. Traoré n 8 | 85.4 | 2.9 | 0.7 | — |
| L. Mafouta n 6 | 43.8 | 2.7 | 1 | — |
| V. Pajot n 8 | 87.5 | 2.2 | 1.4 | — |
| P. Sarr n 8 | 45.4 | 2 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Niane n 8 | 51.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| D. Lamkel Zé n 4 | 60.5 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Opa Nguette n 8 | 40.1 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| N. de Préville n 8 | 78 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| W. Mikelbrencis n 3 | 76.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. de Préville n 8 | 78 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| W. Mikelbrencis n 3 | 76.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| D. Lamkel Zé n 4 | 60.5 | 0.4 | 0 |
| I. Niane n 8 | 51.1 | 0.4 | 0 |
| P. Sarr n 8 | 45.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Boubakar Kouyaté n 8 | 90.9 | 3.7 |
| B. Traoré n 8 | 85.4 | 2.8 |
| F. Centonze n 8 | 80.3 | 2.7 |
| Ibrahim Amadou n 8 | 66.9 | 2.4 |
| V. Pajot n 8 | 87.5 | 2.3 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Caillard n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Alexandre Oukidja n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
Lyon
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 78.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | — |
| T. Ndombélé n 8 | 64.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | — |
| H. Aouar n 8 | 69.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — |
| B. Barcola n 4 | 15.3 | 1.5 | 0 | — |
| Damien Da Silva n 8 | 65.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Dembélé n 8 | 82.9 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| T. Kadewere n 8 | 42.6 | 2.6 | 1.1 |
| K. Toko Ekambi n 8 | 79.5 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Tetê n 8 | 49.8 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 78.8 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Barcola n 4 | 15.3 | 0 | 1.5 |
| M. Dembélé n 8 | 82.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 78.8 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| H. Aouar n 8 | 69.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| K. Toko Ekambi n 8 | 79.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Barcola n 4 | 15.3 | 3 |
| T. Ndombélé n 8 | 64.8 | 2.3 |
| H. Aouar n 8 | 69.5 | 2.1 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 78.8 | 2 |
| Thiago Mendes n 8 | 89.9 | 1.8 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Pollersbeck n 8 | 90 | 2.9 |
| Anthony Lopes n 8 | 90 | 2.6 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Metz v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-12-22 Lyon 1–1 Metz
- 2021-01-17 Lyon 0–1 Metz
- 2020-12-06 Metz 1–3 Lyon
- 2020-02-21 Metz 0–2 Lyon
- 2019-10-26 Lyon 2–0 Metz
- 2018-04-08 Metz 0–5 Lyon
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- What is the head-to-head record between Metz and Lyon?
- In their last 6 meetings, Metz won 1, Lyon won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Metz and Lyon?
- Recent form — Metz 0W 2D 3L; Lyon 3W 0D 2L.
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