Allianz Riviera · Referee J. Pignard · Analysis updated 01:48 UTC
Nice vs Metz Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.91 expected goals for Nice and 1.12 for Metz, a combined total of 3.03. That distribution gives Nice the largest share of the 1X2 market at 56%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 58% for over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 56% favourite still loses or draws roughly 44% of the time.
Model pick
Nice to Win
55.7% probability
Expected goals
1.91 – 1.12
Model version
poisson-v2
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
78%
Double chance 12
78%
Double chance X2
44%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–110.4%
- 2–19.9%
- 1–09.2%
- 2–08.8%
- 3–16.3%
Why the model likes this
Nice home form
7 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Nice to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 56%, against 56% / 22% / 22% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.91 goals for Nice and 1.12 for Metz, a combined 3.03 — an open game on paper.
Goals markets
Over 2.5 goals lands at 58% and both teams to score at 57%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.
Recent form
Nice
- 2026-08-15T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Hull City · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-08T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Cagliari · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-07-31T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Juventus · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-07-25T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Marseille · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-07-18T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Nimes · 4-0 (W)
Metz
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Ligue 1 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 45 | 76 |
| 2 | Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 31 | 70 |
| 3 | Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 61 |
| 4 | Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 60 |
| 5 | Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 59 |
| 6 | Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 | Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 54 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 53 |
| 9 | Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | -3 | 45 |
| 10 | Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 44 |
| 11 | Paris FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | -3 | 44 |
| 12 | Stade Brestois 29 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | -12 | 39 |
| 13 | Angers | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | -19 | 36 |
| 14 | Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | -12 | 35 |
| 15 | Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | -10 | 34 |
| 16 | Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -23 | 32 |
| 17 | Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | -23 | 23 |
| 18 | Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | -44 | 17 |
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.