Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Metz vs Lorient in the Ligue 1. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Metz vs Lorient |
|---|---|
| Competition | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 10 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Match Prediction: Metz 1-1 Lorient
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 04 Jan 2026 |  Lorient vs  Metz |
1 – 1 | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
| Ligue 1 | 04 Feb 2024 | Metz vs Lorient |
1 – 2 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Nov 2023 | Lorient vs Metz |
2 – 3 | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
| Ligue 1 | 20 Apr 2022 | Lorient vs Metz |
1 – 0 | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
| Ligue 1 | 12 Dec 2021 | Metz vs Lorient |
4 – 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Metz come into this with plenty of goals in their recent league games, but also a habit of conceding, so this has the feel of a match where both sides can find openings. Lorient’s recent results are a touch stronger, including a draw away to Paris Saint Germain and a home win over Olympique Marseille, which suggests they can handle pressure in tougher fixtures. With no xG data to lean on, the recent scorelines point towards a competitive game rather than a controlled one.
Metz’s home form has been mixed, and their last two league matches at Stade Saint-Symphorien produced a 0-0 and a 1-3 defeat, so they will need a cleaner defensive display to get anything here. Lorient have been involved in tight, open games, and their 2-2 draw at Paris Saint Germain shows they are capable of staying in the contest away from home. Match Prediction: Metz 1-1 Lorient
Form Guide & Team Overview
Metz
Metz’s recent league form has been patchy, with no wins in their last five and only one clean sheet in that run. They have drawn 4-4 with Le Havre and 0-0 with Nantes, but they have also lost 1-2 to Monaco, 1-3 to Paris and 1-3 to Olympique Marseille.
At home, the picture is similar: the 0-0 against Nantes was followed by a 1-2 defeat to Monaco. That suggests Metz are not short of attacking moments, but they have struggled to keep games under control.
Metz Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 2 May 2026 | Metz vs  Monaco |
1 – 2 | L | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Apr 2026 |  Le Havre vs Metz |
4 – 4 | D | Stade Océane |
| Ligue 1 | 19 Apr 2026 | Metz vs  Paris |
1 – 3 | L | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| Ligue 1 | 10 Apr 2026 |  Olympique Marseille vs Metz |
3 – 1 | L | Stade Vélodrome |
| Ligue 1 | 5 Apr 2026 | Metz vs  Nantes |
0 – 0 | D | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
Lorient
Lorient’s recent league form is a bit more encouraging, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. The standout result is the 2-2 draw away to Paris Saint Germain, while the 2-0 home win over Olympique Marseille also stands out.
They have still been involved in open games, losing 2-3 to Strasbourg and drawing 1-1 with Paris. Overall, Lorient look capable of competing in difficult matches, but they have not been especially secure at the back.
Lorient Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 2 May 2026 |  Paris Saint Germain vs Lorient |
2 – 2 | D | Parc des Princes |
| Ligue 1 | 26 Apr 2026 | Lorient vs  Strasbourg |
2 – 3 | L | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
| Ligue 1 | 18 Apr 2026 | Lorient vs Olympique Marseille |
2 – 0 | W | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
| Ligue 1 | 12 Apr 2026 |  Olympique Lyonnais vs Lorient |
2 – 0 | L | Groupama Stadium |
| Ligue 1 | 5 Apr 2026 | Lorient vs Paris |
1 – 1 | D | Stade Yves Allainmat – Le Moustoir |
Team News & Injury Report
Metz
- Maxime Colin (Calf Injury)
Lorient
- Théo Le Bris (Knee Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Metz (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Pape Sy (Goalkeeper), Bouna Sarr (Defender), Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Defender), Sadibou Sané (Defender), Terry Yegbe (Defender), Benjamin Stambouli (Midfielder), Gauthier Hein (Midfielder), Jean-Philippe Gbamin (Midfielder), Jessy Deminguet (Midfielder), Nathan Mbala (Midfielder), Giorgi Kvilitaia (Attacker)
Metz’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base in midfield, with Benjamin Stambouli helping to screen the defence and keep the shape compact. The system also leaves Giorgi Kvilitaia as the main reference point up front, with support arriving from the three players behind him.
Lorient (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Yvon Mvogo (Goalkeeper), Abdoulaye Faye (Defender), Montassar Talbi (Defender), Nathaniel Adjei (Defender), Arsène Kouassi (Midfielder), Laurent Abergel (Midfielder), Noah Doriann Cadiou (Midfielder), Panos Katseris (Midfielder), Arthur Avom (Attacker), Bamba Dieng (Attacker), Pablo Pagis (Attacker)
Lorient’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a strong central spine and plenty of bodies between the lines, which should help them stay connected in possession. Arthur Avom can work off the front and link with the other attackers, while the wing-backs provide the width in a shape that has already been used in their recent matches.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Metz | Lorient | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Metz | Lorient | Giorgi Kvilitaia will look to pin Abdoulaye Faye and give Metz a focal point in the box. |
| Metz | Lorient | Benjamin Stambouli’s job against Arsène Kouassi will be to break up Lorient’s rhythm and protect Metz’s back line. |
| Metz | Lorient | Giorgi Kvilitaia is key for Metz because he is the main attacking outlet in the predicted shape and the clearest target for service. |
| Metz | Lorient | Arthur Avom is key for Lorient because he offers a direct attacking threat from the front line and can help connect the play behind the striker. |
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