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Allianz Riviera · Referee J. Pignard · Analysis updated 01:49 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

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.91 – 1.12

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Nice win56%
Draw22%
Metz win22%

Double chance 1X

78%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

44%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals58%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score57%

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.

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    3Lille3418791561
    4Lyon34186101360
    5Marseille34185111859
    6Rennes341789959
    7Monaco3416612654
    8Strasbourg34158111153
    9Lorient34111211-345
    10Toulouse3312813144
    11Paris FC34111112-344
    12Stade Brestois 293410915-1239
    13Angers349916-1936
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    15Auxerre3481016-1034
    16Nice3471116-2332
    17Nantes335820-2323
    18Metz343823-4417

    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.