Paris vs Metz: Prediction for the Match on August 31, 2025

Paris vs Metz: Prediction and odds on the Match on 31 August 2025

We are back to Stade Jean Bouin in round three of the French Ligue 1 where Paris FC will take on Metz. The two teams have not had the kind of start they would have wished since their promotion to the top league. With consecutive defeats with no points amassed so far, can either team take maximum points or the spoils will be shared? In the next sections, we will view this game from a betting perspective and offer various betting opportunities. 

Paris: Form and Statistics

Paris FC have started their season on a wrong note and will hope they can start to get things right in this round three. Despite finishing the previous season second in Ligue 2, this side are still trying to find their footing after a heavy defeat at the hands of Marseille last weekend in a 5-2 contest. Meanwhile, this team also opened their season with a 1-0 loss to Angers on the road. Moving into this game, Paris FC are unbeaten in their home matches where they have drawn their last two competitive encounters. 

Paris Team News and Lineup

Paris have only Alimani Gory ruled out of this fixture after picking an injury in the defeat against Marseille last weekend. Meanwhile, Pierre-Yves Hamel is a doubt in this game despite only playing eight minutes against Marseille.  

Paris Expected Lineup

Trapp; Chergui, Mbow, Marchetti, Otavio, Sangui; Kebbal, Lopez, Camara, Simon; Geubbels

⛔️Unavailable: Alimani Gory (injured), Pierre-Yves Hamel, Obed Nkambadio (questionable)

Metz: Form and Statistics

Metz are still looking for their first win of the season after being thrashed by Lyon last weekend. In a 3-0 encounter on the road, this team conceded twice in the first half before an Adam Karabec second half strike for Lyon. Having started their season with consecutive defeats, Metz head into this game with zero points which put them bottom of the league with zero goals scored. 

Metz Team News and Lineup

Mets have been sticking with a 5-3-2 lineup with Stéphane Le Mignan expected to stick with the same lineup. Fischer is expected to remain in goal while Cheikh Sabaly is expected to return in attack with Brian Madjo after missing the game against Lyon. 

There are three players out injured for Metz ahead of this road fixture. Joseph Mangondo is dealing with a knee injury which has kept him out since the beginning of the season. Meanwhile, Malick Mbaye picked up a foot injury in a friendly game against Lens back in July and is yet to make his Ligue 1 debut. 

Metz Expected Lineup

Fischer; Kouao, Sane, Gbamin, Toure; Tsitaishvili, Traore, Stambouli, Abuashvili; Gueye, Hein

⛔️Unavailable: Malick Mbaye, Joseph Mangondo, Urie-Michel Mboula (injured)

Paris vs Metz: Head to Head Statistics

The two teams have not met in the French Ligue 1 in their respective histories. However, past meetings majorly in Ligue 2 saw Metz dominate this fixture. In that run of games, Paris scored four goals without a win in a single encounter. Meanwhile, Metz won four games with 12 goals scored. In their most recent meeting in January, Metz secured a 3-1 win with two second half goals from Idrissa Gueye and Papa Amadou Diallo being the difference.

Paris vs Metz: Betting Tips & Odds

• We have witnessed over 2.5 goals in three of the last five meetings of this fixture. Also, the two teams' defenses have been horrible in the first two games of the season which gives the possibility of many goals in this fixture. Over 1.5 goals value is set at 1.30 on Bet365 with 2.5 goals at 2.00 on 1Xbet.
• Metz have been the better team in this fixture in the past including most recent meetings. While they are on the road, they might struggle after a disappointing performance against Lyon last weekend. Yet, histories are bound to repeat itself with the visiting team’s value at 4.75 on Bet365.
• Both teams to score has been a common outcome in this fixture. In their last ten meetings, this option has not been won only once. Betway bookmaker are offering the value of 1.87 for this option.
• Paris have failed to win any of the last meetings of this fixture. However, the bookies are backing the hosts with Metz being tagged as underdogs with odds at 1.81 on 1Xbet.

Paris vs Metz Match Prediction 31st August 2025

These are two sides seeking their first win of the season and we can expect a very competitive game. While Metz have dominated this fixture in recent times including their games in the Ligue 2 last season, Paris FC have surprisingly been tagged favourites. Meanwhile, one thing about these sides is their defensive vulnerability while I believe their offensive line is well matched. While I believe the home team will look to take their chances in attack and win, I still do not see Metz settling down for a defeat. Therefore, with both teams seeking their first points of the season, I will back this encounter to end in a 2-2 dramatic draw. 

Our match prediction is both teams to score with odds at 1.84 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is a 2-2 correct score with odds at 17.00 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final betting tip is a both teams to score and over 2.5 goals with odds at 2.40 on Betway bookmaker.