Metz and Nice face each other on Sunday 11.09.2025, at 17:15 (UK Time), in a Ligue 1 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Metz's home ground, the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Metz and Nice, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Metz vs Nice

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Over 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Nice to win

Take Nice lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.

Indeed, we are tipping Nice to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 1.75 to win. We see Nice matching up well with Metz, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.

👉 Our prediction is: Nice to win the 1st half

Nice will travel looking for a win against Metz. Even as the away side, expect Nice to be the primary aggressor in this match.

With Metz hardly in the best of form of late, Nice has the perfect opportunity to capture a half-time lead on their way to a win. So our betting tip is for Nice to win the first half.

Metz preview

Metz heads into the match with the following record in the Ligue 1: in 11 matches, Les Grenats secured 2 victories, 2 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 0.73 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Metz's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.

Metz has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 10 goals, of which 10 were scored in the Ligue 1, resulting in an average of 0.91 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Gauthier Hein, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Cheikh Sabaly has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Metz has conceded 26 goals in the Ligue 1 (an average of 2.36 per game) and 26 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 2.36 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.

Nice preview

Nice comes into the game with 11 matches played so far in the Ligue 1. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.55 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses.

Nice's attack has been highly effective, scoring 20 goals during this period. Of that total, 16 were netted in the Ligue 1, with an average of 1.45 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.18.

Nice's offensive system is led by Sofiane Diop, the team's top scorer this season. The french forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Tom Louchet. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1.45 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 29 goals in 17 matches, averaging 1.71 per match.

Head to head: Metz vs Nice

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Home Team

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Metz

France - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L L

0.73

Home W L D D L

1

Away W L L L L

0.5

Away Team

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Nice

France - Ligue 1

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W W W D

1.55

Home W W D W W

2.17

Away L W D L L

0.8

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