The France Ligue 1 on 02.05.2026 is set for an exciting match between Monaco and Metz. As Monaco continues to impress this season, they are the clear favorites. Dive into our extensive match preview for tactical insights, player highlights, and expert betting tips.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Marseille | 31 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 59/41 | 53 |
| 7 | Monaco | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 54/47 | 51 |
| 8 | Strasbourg | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 49/39 | 46 |
| 16 | Auxerre | 31 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 27/42 | 25 |
| 17 | Nantes | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 26/51 | 20 |
| 18 | Metz | 31 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 31/70 | 16 |
Key Player Statistics: Metz vs Monaco
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Metz | 21.09.2025 | 5-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Monaco | 30.03.2024 | 2-5 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Metz | 22.10.2023 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Monaco | 03.04.2022 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Metz | 05.12.2021 | 4-0 |
| Coupe de France | Monaco | Metz | 06.04.2021 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Metz | 03.04.2021 | 4-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Monaco | 30.08.2020 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Monaco | 17.08.2019 | 3-0 |
| Coupe de France | Monaco | Metz | 22.01.2019 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Le Havre | Metz | 26.04.2026 | 4-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Paris FC | 19.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Marseille | Metz | 10.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Nantes | 05.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Rennes | Metz | 22.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Toulouse | 15.03.2026 | 3-4 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Metz | 08.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Stade Brestois 29 | 01.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Metz | 21.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Metz | Auxerre | 15.02.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | Toulouse | Monaco | 25.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Auxerre | 19.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris FC | Monaco | 10.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Marseille | 05.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Ligue 1 | Lyon | Monaco | 22.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Stade Brestois 29 | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Ligue 1 | Paris Saint Germain | Monaco | 06.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Ligue 1 | Monaco | Angers | 28.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| UEFA Champions League | Paris Saint Germain | Monaco | 25.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Ligue 1 | Lens | Monaco | 21.02.2026 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Metz VS Monaco
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Metz vs Monaco
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Metz vs Monaco
There are fixtures that carry real tension, and then there are mismatches. Metz versus Monaco, on the face of it, looks like the second kind. But football has a way of surprising us, and I still think there is a story worth watching here.
Metz are in serious trouble. Sitting 18th with just 15 points from 30 games, they are deep in the relegation mire. Their recent form tells the same grim story. Five defeats in their last six Ligue 1 matches, conceding 66 goals this season. That defensive record is catastrophic, and it is the number that should be setting alarm bells ringing for any Metz supporter.
Monaco arrive in a different mood entirely. Seventh in the table with 51 points, they have been one of the more compelling sides in France this season. Their recent run includes a stunning 3-1 win at PSG in Ligue 1, which tells you everything about what this team is capable of. Folksy Balogun leads their attack with 12 goals, and Ansu Fati adds another layer of danger with 9 of his own. That is a frontline built to punish leaky defences.
Here is what you need to watch for, and something the casual viewer might overlook. Don't be fooled by Monaco's mid-table position. The head-to-head record between these sides is staggeringly one-sided. Monaco have not lost to Metz in a competitive Ligue 1 fixture since 2019. In their most recent meeting this very season, Monaco dismantled Metz 5-2. The season before? Another 5-2 Monaco victory. This is a fixture Monaco simply own.
There is a surprising pattern buried in this data worth flagging for those watching the markets. Both of Monaco's most recent Ligue 1 results before this game ended in draws, against Toulouse and Auxerre. That slight dip in momentum, combined with Metz's desperate need for points, could mean the scoreline is slightly more competitive than the odds at 1.47 suggest. But here is my honest read. Metz have no goals from their listed top scorers, which is genuinely alarming.
From a betting perspective, Monaco to win feels like the foundation of any selection here. The real value, though, lies in both teams to score and Monaco to win combined. Metz have shown they can find the net occasionally, but their defence simply will not hold Monaco's attack for 90 minutes.
I am predicting a Monaco win, something like 3-1, with Balogun opening the scoring before halftime. Metz may grab a late consolation, but this one is Monaco's to take.
For a struggling side fighting relegation, every point is precious. For Monaco, this is a chance to build momentum and remind everyone they belong in Europe's conversation. The mismatch in quality is real, but football always finds a way to make us watch. Do not miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Stambouli | France | 35 | Midfielder | 180 | 82 |
| G. Tsitaishvili | Georgia | 25 | Defender | 171 | 63 |
| J. Gbamin | Côte d'Ivoire | 30 | Defender | 186 | 88 |
| M. Colin | France | 34 | Defender | 179 | 77 |
| C. Sabaly | Senegal | 27 | Attacker | 168 | 56 |
| J. Deminguet | France | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 74 |
| K. Van Den Kerkhof | Algeria | 30 | Defender | 190 | 76 |
| K. Kouao | Côte d'Ivoire | 27 | Defender | 173 | 65 |
| B. Traoré | Mali | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 67 |
| J. Fischer | Denmark | 24 | Goalkeeper | 198 | n/a |
| J. Diazongua Nfinigui | France | 21 | Midfielder | 187 | 74 |
| U. Mboula | Gabon | 23 | Defender | 185 | n/a |
| P. Sy | Senegal | 29 | Goalkeeper | 206 | n/a |
| J. Mangondo | France | 20 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| Ibou Sané | Senegal | 21 | Attacker | 179 | 71 |
| Sadibou Sané | Senegal | 21 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| A. Touré | Senegal | 20 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| Brian Madjo | England | 17 | Attacker | 186 | 75 |
| Carrara Paolo | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a | |
| Moustapha Diop | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Golovin | Russia | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 69 |
| J. Teze | Netherlands | 26 | Defender | 183 | 68 |
| B. Embolo | Switzerland | 29 | Attacker | 187 | 84 |
| P. Köhn | Switzerland | 28 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 80 |
| Caio Henrique | Brazil | 28 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| W. Singo | Côte d'Ivoire | 25 | Defender | 190 | 79 |
| R. Majecki | Poland | 26 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 78 |
| Al Musrati | Libya | 30 | Midfielder | 189 | 80 |
| M. Akliouche | France | 24 | Midfielder | 183 | 72 |
| M. Biereth | Denmark | 23 | Attacker | 187 | 69 |
| Vanderson | Brazil | 24 | Defender | 173 | 74 |
| S. Magassa | France | 22 | Midfielder | 188 | 80 |
| K. Ouattara | France | 21 | Defender | 176 | 73 |
| L. Michal | France | 20 | Attacker | 172 | 61 |
| C. Mawissa Elebi | France | 21 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| L. Camara | Senegal | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 65 |
| G. Ilenikhena | France | 19 | Attacker | 185 | 76 |
| Saïmon Bouabré | France | 19 | Midfielder | 174 | 63 |
| M. Coulibaly | France | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| A. Bamba | France | 19 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
Metz vs Monaco match odds
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