France : Ligue 2
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MetzLWDLW
Saint EtienneWWWLWHead to head
Metz 6 · Draws 5 · Saint Etienne 6 (17 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Saint Etienne to win
@ 2.00Our 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: 2 – 2 – 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 Saint Etienne preview and result
Metz and Saint Etienne met in the Ligue 2 on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 19:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 2, 0 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Metz a 36% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Saint Etienne 47%. Our pick was Saint Etienne to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.00. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Metz or Saint Etienne) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.
Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (0.9 for Metz, 2.1 for Saint Etienne). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 4 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. Saint Etienne have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-L-W), scoring 6 and conceding 3. In their last 10 meetings, Metz won 6, Saint Etienne won 6 and 5 ended level. In the table, Metz are 7th with 17 points and Saint Etienne are 1st with 28 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Metz vs Saint Etienne?
Our pre-match prediction is Saint Etienne to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.00. Win chances: Metz 36%, draw 17%, Saint Etienne 47%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Metz vs Saint Etienne?
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 Saint Etienne?
Metz vs Saint Etienne (Ligue 2) was played on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 19:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Metz vs Saint Etienne?
The double chance 12 (Metz or Saint Etienne) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. 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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Saint Etienne
Nancy
Montpellier
Reims
PAU
Dijon
Metz
RED Star FC 93
Annecy
Dunkerque
Guingamp
Boulogne
Rodez
Nantes
Clermont Foot
Sochaux
Grenoble
Laval