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Metz vs Lorient Prediction— France - Ligue 1
Regular Season - 33 ·Sunday, May 10, 2026, 19:00
// Model verdict
Over 2.5
Combined xG of 2.9 puts the goal expectation above the line. Model probability 59.3% vs bookmaker-implied 58.8% — a real, if thin, edge.
Poisson scoreline matrix
Markets vs the line
League track record ↗
Based on 42 resolved predictions
Correct score prediction
A 45% / xG 1.2-1.7 / O2.5 59% / BTTS 58%
Top 5 Poisson scorelines
Expected goals
COMBINED 2.9 xG → O2.5 PROB 59.3% · O3.5 PROB 33.0%
Form & verdict
METZ · PPG 0.63
LORIENT · PPG 0.75
Balanced matchup: Home POOR (0.63), Away POOR (0.75)
Win probability
Match Preview & Prediction
Metz face Lorient in France - Ligue 1 on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Our Poisson-based model has analysed both teams' form, attack and defence strength to generate the prediction below. The model gives Metz a 28% chance, the draw 27% and Lorient 45%, so Lorient are favoured to win. Expected goals are 1.2 for Metz and 1.7 for Lorient (2.9 total). The most likely scoreline is 1-1. There is a 59% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 59% chance of both teams scoring. On recent form, Metz are averaging 0.63 points per game versus 0.75 for Lorient. The best value bet our model finds is over 2.5 goals, with an expected value of +0.8%. This match finished 0-4.