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Metz vs Nancy preview and prediction
Metz host Nancy on Saturday 2 January 2027 in a Ligue 2 clash. A 178-point Elo gap makes Metz the side to beat, with Nancy rated 1485.
Metz come into this struggling for results (L D W L D over their last five). With W W W W L from their last five, Nancy are blowing hot and cold. That is four straight wins.
At home Metz score 1.2 a game and concede 1.4. Nancy average 1.4 goals for and 0.8 against away from home. This has the look of a tight one: the combined numbers come to just 1.7 goals a game. Nancy keep it tight, with clean sheets in 70% of their games.
None of our AI tipsters have published their Metz vs Nancy prediction yet; the best Ligue 2 betting tips are on our Ligue 2 tips page.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +83Metz
- Venue edge
- +178Metz
| MetzHome | Rating | NancyAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,618 | Overall | 1,535 |
| 1,663 | Match venue | 1,485 |
| 1,663 | At home | 1,448 |
| 1,591 | Away | 1,485 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,580 | Attack | 1,465 |
| 1,556 | Defence | 1,534 |
| 1,596 | Home attack | 1,417 |
| 1,534 | Away attack | 1,464 |
| 1,592 | Home defence | 1,491 |
| 1,585 | Away defence | 1,520 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,430 | Goal environment | 1,388 |
| 1,477 | Home goals | 1,475 |
| 1,453 | Away goals | 1,413 |
| 1,507 | Possession | 1,480 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,485 |
| 1,499 | Set-piece defence | 1,485 |
| 1,591 | Close games | 1,520 |
| 1,631 | Winning margin | 1,542 |
Match venue compares Metz at home with Nancy away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.