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Ligue 2Ligue 2· Kick-off : Saturday, October 17, 2026, 13:00 (UK time)

Metz vs Sochaux prediction: correct score and AI tips

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Match analysis

Metz take on Sochaux on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 13:00 (UK time), a Ligue 2, matchday 9 fixture. Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz. Metz start as favourites with a 56% chance of victory; Sochaux are given 19% and the draw 25%.

Metz have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 9 and conceding 9. Sochaux are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (2 wins, 3 draws), scoring 6 and conceding 4. Sochaux therefore arrive in far better shape than Metz. On average Metz score 1.80 and concede 1.80 goals per game; Sochaux score 1.20 and concede 0.80. In the table, Metz sit 10th with 10 points from 8 games, Sochaux 9th with 11 points from 8. The two teams are close in the standings.

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 3 wins for Metz, 0 for Sochaux and 2 draws. The most recent ended Metz 4-1 Sochaux (Jul 22, 2026). In double chance terms, "Metz or draw" stands at 81%, "Sochaux or draw" at 44% and "no draw" at 75%.

Outcome probabilities (1X2)

56%
Metz (Win)
25%
Draw
19%
Sochaux (Win)

Double chance

81%
Metz or draw
44%
Sochaux or draw
75%
No draw

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Metz

DateOpponentScore
Oct 12, 2026Dijon · Ligue 22-4L
Sep 19, 2026Saint Etienne · Ligue 22-2D
Sep 14, 2026RED Star FC 93 · Ligue 20-1L
Sep 5, 2026Rodez · Ligue 24-1W
Aug 29, 2026Annecy · Ligue 21-1D

Sochaux

DateOpponentScore
Oct 9, 2026Boulogne · Ligue 21-1D
Oct 2, 2026Neuchatel Xamax FC · Club Friendlies2-1W
Sep 18, 2026Laval · Ligue 21-1D
Sep 12, 2026Nantes · Ligue 21-0W
Sep 4, 2026PAU · Ligue 21-1D

Standings before the match

Pos.PointsPlayed
Metz10108
Sochaux9118

Head-to-head

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 22, 2026Metz 4-1 SochauxClub Friendlies
May 26, 2023Sochaux 0-1 MetzLigue 2
Oct 15, 2022Metz 0-0 SochauxLigue 2
Jul 23, 2022Metz 1-0 SochauxClub Friendlies
Mar 11, 2019Metz 1-1 SochauxLigue 2

Out and doubtful

Metz

No absences reported.

Sochaux

No absences reported.

Most regular starters

Metz

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • B. Sarr5/5
  • C. Devenish5/5
  • G. Abuashvili5/5
  • J. Deminguet5/5
  • B. Munongo4/5
  • F. Miguel4/5
  • J. Fischer4/5
  • J. Ruiz4/5
  • P. M. Fall4/5
  • T. Savanier4/5
  • J. Pandore3/5

Sochaux

Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).

  • B. Diawara5/5
  • M. Jeannin5/5
  • M. Peybernes5/5
  • B. Gomel4/5
  • E. N'Gatta4/5
  • D. Gomis3/5
  • J. Masson3/5
  • K. Djoco3/5
  • L. Nomel3/5
  • Y. Demoncy3/5
  • A. Vitelli2/5

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Metz vs Sochaux prediction?

Our AI gives Metz a 56% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Sochaux 19%. Metz are therefore favourites.

When and where is Metz vs Sochaux played?

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 13:00 (UK time), Ligue 2, matchday 9. Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz.

What form are Metz and Sochaux in?

Metz: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 9 conceded). Sochaux: 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (6 scored, 4 conceded).

What is the head-to-head record between Metz and Sochaux?

In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 3 wins for Metz, 0 for Sochaux and 2 draws. The most recent ended Metz 4-1 Sochaux (Jul 22, 2026).

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