France · Ligue 2 · Matchweek 512:00
MetzDLWDD

4 – 1

Saturday, 5 September 2026

RodezLLLLD

Stade Saint Symphorien · Referee Jeremy Stinat, France · Analysis updated 14:41 UTC

Metz vs Rodez Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Metz and 1.70 for Rodez, a combined total of 3.28. That distribution gives Rodez the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 23%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 64% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

64.2% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.58 – 1.70

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Metz home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Rodez away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Rodez to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 36% / 23% / 41% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.58 goals for Metz and 1.70 for Rodez, a combined 3.28 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Metz win36%
Draw23%
Rodez win41%

Double chance 1X

59%

Double chance 12

77%

Double chance X2

64%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals84%
Over 2.5 goals64%
Over 3.5 goals41%
Both teams to score65%

Correct score

  • 1–110.1%
  • 1–28.6%
  • 2–18.0%
  • 2–26.8%
  • 0–16.4%

Recent form

Metz

  • 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Saint Etienne · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-14T18:45:00.000Z · A vs RED Star FC 93 · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Rodez · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Annecy · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-22T12:00:00.000Z · H vs Laval · 1-1 (D)

Rodez

  • 2026-10-10T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Saint Etienne · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Inter Club d'Escaldes · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Nancy · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-11T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Grenoble · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Metz · 1-4 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Saint Etienne86111319
2RED Star FC 938521317
3Montpellier8431315
4Reims8350614
5Nancy8413213
6Annecy8413113
7PAU8323111
8Sochaux8251-111
9Metz7241310
10Dijon723209
11Guingamp8224-38
12Dunkerque8224-38
13Nantes8224-48
14Grenoble8224-58
15Rodez8215-47
16Boulogne8062-26
17Clermont Foot8062-36
18Laval8125-75

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 64.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 65% and over 2.5 goals at 64%.

A 64% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.