Marseille is set to host Metz at the Stade Vélodrome for a Ligue 1 clash on Friday. The home team has secured victory in 15 out of their 28 league matches, accumulating 49 points. Meanwhile, Les Grenats have managed only three wins, placing them at the bottom of the league standings.
Les Phocéens have experienced decisive outcomes in their recent seven matches across all competitions, enduring four losses. They resumed their league journey post the international break with a close 2-1 defeat against Monaco, where they conceded two quick goals in the second half before Amine Gouiri netted a consolation goal in the 85th minute.
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Metz, on the other hand, has faced a winless streak throughout 2026. Their recent outing ended in another draw, as they settled for a goalless tie with Nantes.
Marseille vs Metz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have encountered each other 115 times across all competitions. Marseille leads with 61 victories, while Les Grenats have 35 wins, and 19 matches have concluded in draws.
- In the reverse fixture last October, Les Phocéens triumphed with a 3-0 away victory, extending their unbeaten streak against Metz to 10 games.
- Three of their last four encounters have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Metz has failed to score in five of their last six league fixtures.
- Marseille has conceded two goals in four of their six home matches in Ligue 1 during 2026.
- The visitors have endured the most losses in Ligue 1 this season with 19 defeats, 10 more than Les Phocéens.
- Marseille has scored 55 goals in 28 league matches, 30 more than Metz.
- Metz has not found the net in their last four away games.
Marseille vs Metz Prediction
Les Phocéens have managed a goal in each of their last four league matches and aim to improve their record. They have not lost in their last 10 home games against Metz and are strong favorites for the upcoming match.
For Marseille, Nayef Aguerd, Geoffrey Kondogbia, and CJ Egan-Riley are confirmed absentees. Mason Greenwood may return to the lineup after missing the Monaco game, and Leonardo Balerdi is expected to start.
Metz, having drawn their last two games, will strive to avoid another defeat. They have only one win against Marseille in all competitions since 2007.
Joseph Mangondo, Ismaël Guerti, and Believe Munongo are sidelined due to injuries for Metz. Benjamin Stambouli, Alpha Touré, and Boubacar Traoré will face late fitness tests.
Considering both teams’ current form, Marseille is predicted to secure a comfortable victory.
Prediction: Marseille 3-0 Metz
Marseille vs Metz Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Marseille to win
Tip 2: Goals – Over/Under 2.5 Goals – Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – No
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half – Yes
Edited by Shubham Dupare
