Prediction for match Strasbourg — Metz, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: Strasbourg vs Metz

In France's Ligue 1, Strasbourg will face Metz on January 18. The odds clearly favor Strasbourg: a win for Strasbourg is at 1.56, a draw at 4.68, and a victory for Metz at 6.25. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Strasbourg - 63.17%, draw - 21.06%, Metz - 15.77%. These odds reflect significant confidence in Strasbourg, who have shown consistent results and solid performances in recent matches. In contrast, Metz is seen as the clear underdog, which is supported by the statistics from recent encounters between these teams.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Strasbourg has demonstrated good ball possession at 58.4%, averaging 1.2 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.4 offsides per game. Metz falls short in these metrics: possession - 56.4%, yellow cards - 1.6, fouls - 9.6, offsides - 0.4. Strasbourg's last three matches resulted in: January 10 - Avranches 0-6 Strasbourg, January 3 - Nice 1-1 Strasbourg, December 21 - Strasbourg 2-1 Dunkerque. Metz's last three matches were: January 11 - Metz 0-4 Montpellier, January 4 - Lorient 1-1 Metz, December 20 - Biesheim 0-3 Metz. The last head-to-head encounter between these teams was on August 17, 2025: Metz 0-1 Strasbourg.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Strasbourg vs Metz Match

In a series of five matches, Strasbourg averages 3 goals per game, scoring 2.4 and conceding 0.6. Metz has an even higher average total of 3.6, with 1.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded. For matches with over 2.5 goals: Strasbourg achieved this in 3 out of 5 matches, Metz in 4 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred 3 times out of 5 for both teams, in the second half - Strasbourg 2 times, Metz 3 times. Regarding goal intervals: Strasbourg most often scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (33%), while Metz scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%). Conceded goals for Strasbourg are evenly distributed across three intervals (22% each), for Metz - 31-45 and 61-75 (25% each). Given both teams' scoring capabilities and the high frequency of matches with over 2.5 goals, betting on over 2.5 goals at 1.67 seems a logical choice for this match.

Analysis of Corners Totals

Strasbourg averages 6.4 corners per game, Metz - 3.4. In the last five matches, Strasbourg had over 9.5 corners in 3 games, while Metz had none. Among the presented corner totals, the line closest to the sum of average values (6.4 + 3.4 = 9.8) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is at 2.05, under 9.5 at 1.72. Strasbourg is favored for corners with odds of 1.37. Considering the recent match statistics, betting on over 9.5 corners appears justified, especially if Strasbourg continues to actively use the flanks and create chances near the opponent's goal.