Ligue 2· Regular Season - 9· Stade Saint-Symphorien
Metz
Sochaux17 Oct
Metz vs Sochaux Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Metz to win
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.94
Expected goals
1.8 - 0.9
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Match probabilities
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Metz +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | 1.02 |
| 1XMetz or Draw | 80% | 1.24 | 1.22 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 70% | 1.42 | 1.31 |
| AH2 +1.5Sochaux +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 65% | 1.53 | 1.32 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 52% | 1.92 | 1.75 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 50% | 1.98 | 1.82 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 50% | 2.02 | 1.92 |
| X2Sochaux or Draw | 49% | 2.06 | 2.03 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 48% | 2.08 | 1.97 |
| AH1 -1.5Metz -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 35% | 2.89 | 2.88 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 30% | 3.37 | 2.92 |
| XDraw | 29% | 3.45 | 3.64 |
| 2Sochaux to win | 20% | 5.12 | 4.57 |
| AH2 -1.5Sochaux -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 17.80 | 9.30 |
Metz vs Sochaux odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.75 | 3.40 | 4.20 | - | - | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| 1xBet | 1.74 | 3.64 | 4.57 | 1.82 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 1.97 |
| Dafabet | 1.85 | 3.55 | 4.40 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 1.75 | 3.20 | 4.20 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.83 | 1.83 |
| Marathonbet | 1.72 | 3.64 | 4.60 | 1.82 | 1.92 | 1.75 | 1.94 |
| Betfair | 1.75 | 3.75 | 4.40 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.87 | 1.90 |
| BetVictor | 1.70 | 3.60 | 4.33 | 1.83 | 1.84 | 1.78 | 1.93 |
| Pinnacle | 1.73 | 3.76 | 4.63 | 1.92 | 1.90 | - | - |
| SBO | 1.77 | 3.18 | 3.74 | 1.90 | 1.92 | - | - |
| Betano | 1.80 | 3.60 | 4.60 | 1.88 | 1.95 | 1.75 | 2.02 |
Metz vs Sochaux preview & analysis
Match preview
Metz host Sochaux in the Ligue 2 (Regular Season - 9) at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Metz arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 9. Most recently they lost to Dijon 2-4 away. They're 10th in the table with 10 points from 8 games. Sochaux arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 4. Most recently they drew with Boulogne 1-1 at home. They're 9th in the table with 11 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Metz have won 4, Sochaux have won 0 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Metz favourites: Metz 51%, draw 29%, Sochaux 20%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.8 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 50% for over 2.5 and 52% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Metz have the stronger profile here and home advantage tips it further their way. Our pick is Metz to win at 1.85, which our model rates at a 51% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Metz 1-0 Sochaux.
Recent form
Metz- 12 OctADijon2-4
- 19 SeptHSaint Etienne2-2
- 14 SeptARED Star FC 930-1
- 5 SeptHRodez4-1
- 29 AugAAnnecy1-1
Sochaux- 9 OctHBoulogne1-1
- 2 OctHNeuchatel Xamax FC2-1
- 18 SeptALaval1-1
- 12 SeptHNantes1-0
- 4 SeptAPAU1-1
Head to head
Ligue 2 table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Saint Etienne | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +13 | 19 |
| 2 |  RED Star FC 93 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 17 |
| 3 |  Montpellier | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +3 | 15 |
| 4 |  Reims | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +6 | 14 |
| 5 |  Nancy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Annecy | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
| 7 |  Dijon | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| 8 |  PAU | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 11 |
| 9 | Sochaux | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | -1 | 11 |
| 10 | Metz | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Guingamp | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 12 |  Dunkerque | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 |
| 13 |  Nantes | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 14 |  Grenoble | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 8 |
| 15 |  Rodez | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 7 |
| 16 |  Boulogne | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Clermont Foot | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 18 |  Laval | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 |
Metz vs Sochaux: FAQ
What is the Metz vs Sochaux prediction?
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Our tip is Metz to win at odds of 1.85. Our predicted score is Metz 1-0 Sochaux.
Who is the favourite to win Metz vs Sochaux?
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Metz are favourites. Our model gives Metz a 51% chance of winning, Sochaux 20%, and the draw 29%.
Will both teams score in Metz vs Sochaux?
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We rate both teams to score at 52%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Metz vs Sochaux kick off?
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Metz vs Sochaux kicks off at 12:00 UTC on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz.
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