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Lorient welcome Metz on 2026-01-04 at 16:15 GMT in week 17 of the 2025-2026 Ligue 1 at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat.
Of the past 6 meetings, O. Pantaloni leads 3-1 over S. Le Mignan, with 2 draws.
In the table Lorient are 12th (18 pts) and Metz sit 18th with 11 pts.
Lorient have 8 players sidelined: A. Avom (International duty), P. Katseris (Thigh Injury), A. Kouassi (International duty), M. Talbi (International duty), A. Tosin (International duty), D. Yongwa (International duty), A. Faye (Foot Injury), I. Toure (Knee Injury) whereas Metz face 7 absences: H. Diallo (International duty), J. Gbamin (International duty), U. Mboula (Muscle Injury), C. Sabaly (International duty), J. Mangondo (Knee Injury), P. Sy (Concussion), T. Yegbe (Ankle Injury).
Forecasting a three-man defense for Lorient (3-4-2-1), while Metz are predicted to deploy a 4-2-3-1.
Last time out, M. Talbi registered the best mark for Lorient - 6.6 - and B. Traoré did likewise for Metz with an 9.2 score.
Lorient came off a win (7-0 vs AS Gosier) and Metz also triumphed (3-0 vs Biesheim).
Lorient look strong (3-2-0) over the last 5 matches, whereas Metz have 1-0-4 in the same span.
Lorient have clearly got the edge H2H: in 17 meetings, they've beaten Metz 9 times, with 4 draws and only 4 losses.
Our model forecasts 2-1 for Lorient, bolstered by their 4-3-1 home record and an average of 2.13 goals per game.
Lorient is going head to head with Metz on 4/1/2026 16:15 GMT at Stade du Moustoir - Yves Allainmat for the France Ligue 1. You can view the match information, lineups, odds, live score, result, goalscorers, cards, substitutions, standings, recent form, player ratings, injuries, tv channels, our users most predicted scores and Lorient v Metz H2H statistics!