Lille vs Metz Prediction and Betting Tips | October 26 2025
Lille Play Host to Metz in Ligue 1 Clash This Sunday
Lille will welcome Metz to the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this Sunday in an important Ligue 1 encounter. Currently, Lille sit in 6th place on the table, and a big win could propel them up to 2nd place, depending on other results. On the other hand, Metz remain anchored at the bottom of the table, with growing concerns about their survival in the league. The question is: can Lille condemn Metz to further struggles this weekend?
### Lille vs Metz Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Lille have a strong recent record against Metz, having won four of their last six meetings. Additionally, Lille have not lost at home to Metz since May 2017, showcasing a dominant home advantage in this fixture.
Coming into this match, Lille are coming off a thrilling but ultimately disappointing Europa League game against PAOK, where they lost 3-4 despite a late attempt at a comeback. However, their league form has been solid, with a 2-0 away victory against Nantes last weekend and a hard-fought draw against PSG prior to that.
In stark contrast, Metz are enduring a dreadful run of form. They have yet to record a win this season and have only managed to collect two points so far. Currently, they are four points adrift at the bottom of the Ligue 1 table and appear almost certain to face relegation battles.
Lille’s goalscoring record has been impressive, with only three teams scoring more goals than them this season. Impressively, their goals have come from a variety of sources, with nine different players finding the back of the net in Ligue 1. Metz, however, have only scored five goals in total and have failed to score in five of their eight league matches, including the last three consecutively. Defensively, they have conceded 20 goals already this season, with seven let in over their last two games.
### Lille vs Metz Prediction
Although Lille were not at their best in their Europa League defeat to PAOK on Thursday, this Ligue 1 match presents the perfect opportunity for them to bounce back quickly. Their recent league form has been relatively strong, and they face a Metz side struggling badly in all departments.
Metz’s lack of goals and defensive frailties suggest that Lille are well positioned to secure a comfortable victory. While there is a slight chance that Lille might arrive tired after their midweek outing, this scenario seems unlikely to significantly hinder their performance against a beleaguered Metz side.
Expect a controlled home win for Lille by a margin of two or three goals.
**Prediction:** Lille 2-0 Metz
### Lille vs Metz Betting Tips
– **Tip 1:** Lille to win
– **Tip 2:** Game to feature fewer than 2.5 goals — Lille and Metz have seen fewer than 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight encounters.
– **Tip 3:** Lille to keep a clean sheet — Metz have failed to score in their last three Ligue 1 games.
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### About the Author
**Scott M Newman** has been covering European and international football, as well as MMA match previews, for Sportskeeda since 2017. He first started watching football at the age of six during the 1990 World Cup, with Tottenham Hotspur being his favorite team. Harry Kane remains his all-time favorite player. Scott admires Cristian Romero for his passionate and fiery style of play.
Among managers, his all-time favorite is Terry Venables for creating an England team he could be proud of during his early football years, although his current favorite is Ange Postecoglou.
His most memorable football moment came when Eric Dier scored the winning penalty in the shootout for England against Colombia in the 2018 World Cup, which brought him to tears.
If he could change one football rule, Scott would remove offside decisions from VAR, believing the offside rule was never intended to catch attackers by mere millimeters.
Outside of writing, Scott enjoys following the UFC, working out, spending time with his dog, and traveling.
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