Metz vs Nice Prediction & Betting Tips (9 November)

A sudden boost was enough for FC Metz to shed their bottom position. The only team not to have won after the first 9 days, the promoted team unlocked its counter in the middle of last week against RC Lens 2-0 and followed up with the same score on Sunday in Nantes. He is now penultimate in 17th place, ahead of Auxerre and one point behind his last opponent, the first non-relegation player in the Championship. Before this unexpected series, the Grenats remained on the road against Marseille 0-3, Toulouse 4-0 and especially Lille 6-1. This tendency to suffer heavy defeats makes FC Metz the worst defense in Ligue 1, with 26 goals conceded in 11 days. Opposite, Nice has just tasted defeat in Ligue 1 for the first time since September 20.

The Aiglons conceded a setback at the end of the suspense on the PSG pitch 1-0, thus seeing a series of 3 victories closed. They had notably defeated major opponents since the October break, namely Lyon 3-2, Rennes 1-2 and Lille 2-0. Franck Haise's team, however, remains outside the qualifying places for Europe. 8th in the Championship, it has great difficulty alternating between its schedule on the national scene and that in the Europa League. Le Gym was defeated in its first 3 outings this year and had to react on Thursday at home against Friborg to put itself back in the qualification race. 

The return from suspension of the rough Sadibou Sané at the back and the offensive asset Hein (3 goals and 2 assists) are the good news of the weekend for FC Metz. The squad, however, still remains injured by the probable new withdrawal of important defenders Ballo-Touré and Mboula, who have been on the floor for several matches. Number 2 goalkeeper Sy and young attackers Mangondo and Madjo are also out of the picture. Habib Diallo contributed to the victory in Nantes by scoring his second goal of the year. The Nice infirmary has no shortage of work with long-term absentees Abdelmonem, Bombito and Ndayishimiye.

Their package disrupts the defensive sector of the day since the oldest Dante (42 years old), also affected, is about to be absent again. Further up, Moffi (2 goals in the Championship) also remains out of action but the currently in-form Niçois Diop (6 goals in the last 6 L1 matches) and the more discreet Cho are making their return to the offensive sector. Carlos is not taking full advantage of Moffi's absence and is still seeking his first goal in Ligue 1. 

• Summary: Metz is going head to head with Nice starting on 9 Nov 2025 at 16:15 UTC at Stade Saint Symphorien stadium, Metz city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 1 .
• Referee: Stephanie Frappart
• Metz Feedinco Rating: 6.70
• Nice Feedinco Rating: 6.80