Olympique Lyonnais vs Metz predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The Metz, having lost their last match against RC Strasbourg, travel to Décines-Charpieu with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 2nd round of the Ligue 1,  Olympique Lyonnais will face Metz at Groupama stadium on 23 August at 15:05.

The home team, Olympique Lyonnais is currently in 5º position in the tournament with 3 points, while Metz is currently in 12º position with 0.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Olympique Lyonnais vs Metz.

Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais comes from playing against RC Lens and finished the match with a result of 0-1, with win for Olympique Lyonnais. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Metz coached by S. Le Mignan. In that last match between Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens, L'OL team achieved a 45% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Georges Mikautadze.

In the last 6 matches, the team coached by Paulo Fonseca has achieved 3 wins, y 3 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins and scoring at least one goal in the last 2 matches. Olympique Lyonnais average number of goals per game is 1.5 goals, while they concede an average of 1.2 goals per game. With this trend, they have now kept 2 consecutive clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 7 goals.

Latest statistics in Olympique Lyonnais matches:

• Both teams to score: 3/6

Metz

Metz, meanwhile, are coming off a 0-1 defeat against RC Strasbourg, and travel to the Groupama stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Olympique Lyonnais.

In that match between Metz and RC Strasbourg, the Metz team achieved 38% ball possession, getting 0 shots on goal, without managing to score a goal.

Analysing the last 6 matches, S. Le Mignan's team has won 3, drawn 2 and lost 1. Metz average 1.8 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend, they have 3 official matches without clean sheets. In those 6 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Metz matches:

• Both teams to score: 4/6
• Draw at half-time: 4/6

Olympique Lyonnais vs Metz: H2H STATS

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Olympique Lyonnais vs Metz prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Ligue 1 competition, in an event that took place at the Saint-Symphorien stadium on 23-02-2024 with the result of 1-2, with Olympique Lyonnais winning.

The last 5 meetings between Olympique Lyonnais and Metz have resulted in 2 wins for Olympique Lyonnais, 1 win for Metz, and 2 draws. In those matches, Olympique Lyonnais managed to score 8 goals, while Metz scored 7 goals against Olympique Lyonnais.

• In 5/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5 games it was an Over 2.5 goals