Lorient vs Metz Predictions

Lorient vs Metz is scheduled for kick off on 04 January, at 16:15. The game is set to take place at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat, with Guillaume Paradis officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Lorient currently holding the 9th position in the table 26 points ahead of Metz. Lorient have won 1 French Ligue 1 match against Metz out of the last 3 they have played. After their recent draw with Paris SG, Lorient aims to claim a win. Lorient have won 8 of their last 16 French Ligue 1 matches at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat. Metz's away record stands at 1 victory from 16 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Monaco, Metz is determined to bounce back with a win against Lorient.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Lorient have scored over 1.5 goals in 88% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 81% of games. Their total stands at 44 goals and 125 shots on target this French Ligue 1 season. Meanwhile, Metz have scored 32 goals with 102 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 75% of matches but conceded in 81% of games.

In their last 3 head-to-head clashes, Lorient scored 5 goals while Metz scored 5 goals. Their last match on 04 January 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.