Olympique Lyonnais vs FC Metz Prediction: Herculean Task Ahead For Olympique Lyonnais

Prediction for the France Ligue 1 game between Olympique Lyonnais and FC Metz ahead of Round 2. The opening stage of the tournament saw the two sides produce goals, but various outcomes. While the visitors will view this encounter as an opportunity to make a successful brace, 

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.

🏠Olympique Lyonnais: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: W

Lyon’s initial game in the Ligue 1 against RC Lens ended in a 1-nil winning victory - a result considered adequate after a successful streak of outstanding performances in the pre-season friendlies. Fonseca’s interim replacement Jorge Maciel, the assistant head manager, managed four defenders and five midfielders, concentrating more on possession rather than the forward push. 

🏁 Olympique Lyonnais: Lineup

The Lyon squad is generally a solid squad, as everyone sets their sights on victory while executing individual expectations well - however the defensive flanks suffered porosity last week. Remy Deschamps will sit on the sidelines in anticipation of the nod.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Greif, Kumbedi-Mata-Niakhate-Tagliafico, Morton-Tessmann, Maitland_Miles-Tolisso-Fofana, Mikautadze.

👤 Head Coach: Paulo Fonseca

⛔ Out: Orel Mangala (injured), Ernest Nuamah (injured)

FC Metz: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: L

FC Metz played against Strasbourg and suffered a rather disappointing outcome, in a game that ended in the prejudice of the pundits. The season inertia, which began with a low tempo for Metz FC is expected to be worsened. Fans of the home side expect decency, even if a stalemate is the best outcome possible. 

Previous meetings have been quite the ordeal for Metz, and while they may have secured goals; they have been devoid of winning points against Lyon, who have been the top squad in the most recent encounters.

FC Metz Lineup:

Stephan Le Mignan understands the severity of this game and has decided to field five players in the defense. The two strikers fielded today have not scored in quite some time. Because of this, not much is expected from the frontlines, who will most likely be false, while the midfielders run the game.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (5-3-2 ): Fischer, Tsitaishvilli-Mboula-Gbamin-Sane-Kouao, Deminguet-Stambouli-Hein, Sabaly-Gueye

👤 Head Coach: Stephan Le Mignan

🚫 Out: Malick Mbaye (Doubtful)

🤝Olympique Lyonnais vs FC Metz Head-to-Head Statistics

The last ten games between the teams produced six wins for Olympique Lyon, two stalemates and two wins for FC Metz.

📈 Olympique Lyonnais vs FC Metz Betting Trends

• BTTS-Yes played out twice in the last two direct pairings. You should pick the option at 1.75 odds from Bet365;
• The Lyon/Draw Option has been the trend of occurrence between these sides in two recent meetings. Pick this option at 1.11 odds from 1xbet;
• The O1.5 goal has also been dominant twice in the last five clashes. Choose this option at 1.15 odds from Betway;
• The U3.5 goal option has scored consistently in the last two meetings. Bet on this option at 1.66 odds from 1xbet.

🎯 Olympique Lyonnais vs FC Metz Match Prediction 23 August 2025

Olympique Lyon will be expected to win this game spick and span, with Metz FC expected to be chasers. The visitors have scored at least a goal against Lyon in the last seven direct meetings. Although the two sides have consistently played with turrets firing from both camps, all we can possibly look towards is victory from the hosts, who enjoy home advantage.

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 My prediction is the BTTS -Yes option at 1.75 odds from Bet365. Lyon’s top man in the No 9 position, Georges Mikautadze has scored in four of five games in a row. His contributions cannot be underestimated. The Lyon’s forward lineup has a lot of attacking options. So goals will not be considered a problem here.

🔥 Our betting tip will be the Home/Draw, and Over 2.5 goals option at a coefficient of 1.69 odds from 1xbet. Although Lyonnais is the stronger team unless they display complacence, Olympique Lyonnais will not be able to push for even an equalizer, come full-time.

🔥 Lastly, I will pick this Match to end in a direct win for the hosts in the first half at 1.83 odds from the Betway bookmaker. Olympique Lyonnais will be sure to force a winning brace, with enough confidence from their last two meetings which has produced both a win, and an impasse. The first half will most likely end in a 1-0 scoreline in favour of the hosts.