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RodezLLWWLHead to head
Metz 3 · Draws 2 · Rodez 0 (5 meetings)
Our prediction
Metz to win
@ 1.95Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 4 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Metz vs Rodez preview and result
Metz and Rodez met in the Ligue 2 on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 13:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 4 - 1, 3 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Metz a 71% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Rodez 11%. Our pick was Metz to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.95. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Metz or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.29.
Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (0.9 for Metz, 2.1 for Rodez). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Metz have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-L-W), scoring 10 and conceding 12. Rodez have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-W-W-L), scoring 3 and conceding 7. In their last 5 meetings, Metz won 3, Rodez won 0 and 2 ended level. In the table, Metz are 7th with 17 points and Rodez are 13th with 13 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Metz vs Rodez?
Our pre-match prediction is Metz to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.95. Win chances: Metz 71%, draw 18%, Rodez 11%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Metz vs Rodez?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 58%).
What time is Metz vs Rodez?
Metz vs Rodez (Ligue 2) was played on Saturday 5 September 2026 at 13:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Metz vs Rodez?
The double chance 1X (Metz or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.29. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne |
12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 |  Nancy |
12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 25 |
| 3 |  Montpellier |
12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 24 |
| 4 |  Reims |
12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 21 |
| 5 |  PAU |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 20 |
| 6 |  Dijon |
12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 7 |  Metz |
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 8 |  RED Star FC 93 |
12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 17 |
| 9 |  Annecy |
12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 16 |
| 10 |  Dunkerque |
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 |  Guingamp |
12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 14 |
| 12 |  Boulogne |
12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
| 13 |  Rodez |
12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| 14 |  Nantes |
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
| 15 |  Clermont Foot |
12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 |  Sochaux |
12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 |
| 17 |  Grenoble |
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 11 |
| 18 |  Laval |
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 9 |
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