France : Ligue 2
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MetzLWDLW
SochauxDLLLLHead to head
Metz 7 · Draws 2 · Sochaux 0 (9 meetings)
Our prediction
Metz to win
@ 1.75Our 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: 3 – 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 Sochaux preview and result
Metz and Sochaux met in the Ligue 2 on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 13:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 2, 2 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Metz a 71% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Sochaux 13%. Our pick was Metz to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.75. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Metz or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.20.
Goals: we expect about 2.1 goals (1.5 for Metz, 0.7 for Sochaux). The chance of three or more goals is 36%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% 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. Sochaux have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-L-L-L-L), scoring 4 and conceding 10. In their last 9 meetings, Metz won 7, Sochaux won 0 and 2 ended level. In the table, Metz are 7th with 17 points and Sochaux are 16th with 11 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Metz vs Sochaux?
Our pre-match prediction is Metz to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.75. Win chances: Metz 71%, draw 16%, Sochaux 13%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Metz vs Sochaux?
We expect about 2.1 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 36%).
What time is Metz vs Sochaux?
Metz vs Sochaux (Ligue 2) was played on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 13:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Metz vs Sochaux?
The double chance 1X (Metz or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.20. 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