Metz vs Sochaux Prediction, H2H & Stats
France: Ligue 2
· Regular Season - 9 Head to head
Last 8 meetings
4 - 1
Sochaux
0 - 1
Metz
0 - 0
Sochaux
1 - 0
Sochaux
1 - 1
Sochaux
1 - 2
Metz
1 - 0
Sochaux
0 - 1
Metz
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Etienne |
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22:8 | +14 | 22 |
| 2 | Montpellier |
9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | +6 | 18 |
| 3 | Reims |
9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 19:11 | +8 | 17 |
| 4 | RED Star FC 93 |
9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12:10 | +2 | 17 |
| 5 | Nancy |
9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11:8 | +3 | 16 |
| 6 | PAU |
9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11:9 | +2 | 14 |
| 7 | Metz |
9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 15:13 | +2 | 13 |
| 8 | Annecy |
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11:11 | 0 | 13 |
| 9 | Dijon |
9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16:16 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | Dunkerque |
9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13:15 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Sochaux |
9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7:9 | -2 | 11 |
| 12 | Boulogne |
9 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 6:6 | 0 | 9 |
| 13 | Guingamp |
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:15 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 | Nantes |
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11:16 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 | Grenoble |
9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 8 |
| 16 | Clermont Foot |
9 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 9:12 | -3 | 7 |
| 17 | Rodez |
9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14:21 | -7 | 7 |
| 18 | Laval |
9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | -7 | 6 |
Top scorers
Ligue 2
Y. Fofana
Reims
7goals
P. Fall
Metz
7goals
I. Cardona
Saint Etienne
5goals
A. Boakye
Saint Etienne
5goals
T. Ballo
Saint Etienne
5goals
D. Durand
RED Star FC 93
5goals
I. Baldé
Rodez
5goals
B. Bokangu
Guingamp
4goals
B. Leye
PAU
4goals
J. Ikanga A Ngele
RED Star FC 93
4goals
Recent form
3 - 2
Sochaux
W
4 - 2
Metz
L
2 - 2
Saint Etienne
D
1 - 0
Metz
L
4 - 1
Rodez
W
1 - 1
Metz
D
1 - 1
Laval
D
0 - 0
Metz
D
2 - 1
Guingamp
W
1 - 3
1. FC Kaiserslautern
L
3 - 2
Sochaux
L
1 - 1
Boulogne
D
2 - 1
Neuchatel Xamax FC
W
1 - 1
Sochaux
D
1 - 0
Nantes
W
1 - 1
Sochaux
D
0 - 0
Sochaux
D
1 - 0
Guingamp
W
0 - 0
Sochaux
D
0 - 3
Saint Etienne
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Metz · 0.9 Sochaux
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
Ligue 2 2026When the goals come
Side by side
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Metz vs Sochaux: preview and prediction
Metz host Sochaux in the France Ligue 2 (Regular Season - 9) on Saturday, 17th October 2026 at 13:00 at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz. Metz sit 7th in the table and Sochaux 11th.
Metz have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-D-L-W). Sochaux have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-L).
In the last 8 meetings, Metz won 6, Sochaux won 0 and 2 ended level. These games average 1.8 goals, with both teams scoring in 38% and over 2.5 goals in 25%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Metz and 0.9 for Sochaux. It gives Metz the edge (49% home win, 27% draw, 24% away win), 40% for over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-0.
Our pick was Home -0.25.
Metz vs Sochaux FAQs
What is the best prediction for Metz vs Sochaux?
Our top tip is Handicap: Home -0.25.
Who will win Metz vs Sochaux?
Metz are favourites: our model gives Metz 49%, the draw 27% and Sochaux 24%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 45% chance in our model, and it happened in 38% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.3 goals in total, with a 40% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Metz vs Sochaux?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 17th October 2026 at 13:00 at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz.
Who is the referee?
Gael Angoula is in charge of this game.
Montpellier
Nancy
Dunkerque