Nice host Metz in the French Ligue 1 on 17 May 2026, Sunday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 20:00 UK Time.
Nice return home looking to convert steady defensive performances into a stronger run of results as they face a Metz side struggling badly near the bottom of Ligue 1. While Nice have not always shown attacking fluency recently, their overall structure and organisation continue to make them difficult opponents in controlled matches.
Metz arrive under pressure after another damaging sequence of defeats. Defensive problems have intensified over recent weeks, and confidence appears fragile heading into a fixture against a side that usually manages tempo effectively at home.
Nice have become involved in several low-scoring contests recently, with draws against Lens 1-1, Marseille 1-1, Lille 0-0, and Le Havre 1-1 all reflecting a cautious and disciplined approach. Even the recent 2-1 defeat away at Auxerre showed a side that remained structurally organised for long periods despite lacking enough attacking sharpness to control the result.
At home, Nice generally prioritise defensive balance before increasing pressure gradually through possession. Their attacking output has been inconsistent across the season, but conceding fewer clear chances than most teams remains a major strength. Matches involving Nice rarely become chaotic unless opponents force the tempo aggressively.
Metz’s recent form has been extremely concerning, particularly without the ball. Heavy defeats against Lorient 4-0, Monaco 2-1, Paris FC 3-1, and Marseille 3-1 highlighted how vulnerable they become once opponents sustain attacking pressure. Even the dramatic 4-4 draw at Le Havre exposed major defensive instability despite improved attacking production.
Across the season, Metz have conceded 76 league goals, comfortably the worst defensive record between the two teams. Away matches have been especially problematic, with defensive lines frequently breaking apart during transitions and second-half pressure. Against a side like Nice that prefers controlled possession and territorial dominance, Metz may again spend long periods defending deep.
The best bet for this game leans towards Nice to win to nil at 2.38 odds. Nice’s defensive structure has remained reliable even during inconsistent attacking performances, while Metz continue struggling badly in front of goal against organised opposition. The visitors’ lack of confidence and recurring defensive errors also increase the likelihood of Nice controlling the match without conceding.
Under 2.5 goals at 2.42 odds also fits the expected pattern of the contest. Nice regularly play in slower, lower-scoring matches built around defensive stability, and they are unlikely to force unnecessary attacking risks once ahead. Metz’s limited attacking threat away from home further supports the possibility of another controlled scoreline.
For a correct score prediction, Nice winning 2-0 at 7.00 odds stands out as the most logical outcome. Nice should create enough sustained pressure to break through against one of the league’s weakest defences, while Metz’s attacking struggles suggest they could again finish the match without scoring.
| Nice | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 34 | 33 |
| Wins | 7 | 3 |
| Draws | 11 | 7 |
| Loss | 16 | 23 |
| Goals For | 37 | 32 |
| Goals Against | 60 | 76 |
| Nice | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 17 | 16 |
| Wins | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 8 | 3 |
| Loss | 5 | 12 |
| Goals For | 19 | 17 |
| Goals Against | 27 | 44 |
|
22.05.26
|
Lens Nice |
3-1 |
|
17.05.26
|
Nice Metz |
0-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
Auxerre Nice |
2-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Nice Lens |
1-1 |
|
26.04.26
|
Marseille Nice |
1-1 |
|
22.04.26
|
Strasbourg Nice |
0-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Lille Nice |
0-0 |
|
12.04.26
|
Nice Le Havre |
1-1 |
|
04.04.26
|
Strasbourg Nice |
3-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Nice PSG |
0-4 |
|
14.03.26
|
Angers Nice |
0-2 |
|
08.03.26
|
Nice Rennes |
0-4 |
|
04.03.26
|
Lorient Nice (Penalties:5 - 6) |
0-0 |
|
01.03.26
|
Paris FC Nice |
1-0 |
|
22.02.26
|
Nice Lorient |
3-3 |
|
15.02.26
|
Lyon Nice |
2-0 |
|
08.02.26
|
Nice Monaco |
0-0 |
|
04.02.26
|
Nice Montpellier |
3-2 |
|
01.02.26
|
Nice Brest |
2-2 |
|
29.01.26
|
Ludogorets Nice |
1-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Nantes Nice |
1-4 |
|
22.01.26
|
Nice Go Ahead Eagles |
3-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Toulouse Nice |
5-1 |
|
11.01.26
|
Nantes Nice (Penalties:3 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
03.01.26
|
Nice Strasbourg |
1-1 |
|
21.12.25
|
Nice Saint-Etienne |
2-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Lens Nice |
2-0 |
|
11.12.25
|
Nice Braga |
0-1 |
|
07.12.25
|
Nice Angers |
0-1 |
|
30.11.25
|
Lorient Nice |
3-1 |
|
27.11.25
|
FC Porto Nice |
3-0 |
|
21.11.25
|
Nice Marseille |
1-5 |
|
09.11.25
|
Metz Nice |
2-1 |
|
06.11.25
|
Nice Freiburg |
1-3 |
|
01.11.25
|
PSG Nice |
1-0 |
|
29.10.25
|
Nice Lille |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Rennes Nice |
1-2 |
|
23.10.25
|
Celta Vigo Nice |
2-1 |
|
18.10.25
|
Nice Lyon |
3-2 |
|
05.10.25
|
Monaco Nice |
2-2 |
|
02.10.25
|
Fenerbahce Nice |
2-1 |
|
28.09.25
|
Nice Paris FC |
1-1 |
|
24.09.25
|
Nice Roma |
1-2 |
|
20.09.25
|
Brest Nice |
4-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Nice Nantes |
1-0 |
|
31.08.25
|
Le Havre Nice |
3-1 |
|
23.08.25
|
Nice Auxerre |
3-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Nice Toulouse |
0-1 |
|
12.08.25
|
Benfica Nice |
2-0 |
|
06.08.25
|
Nice Benfica |
0-2 |
|
17.05.26
|
Nice Metz |
0-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Nice Lens |
1-1 |
|
12.04.26
|
Nice Le Havre |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
Nice PSG |
0-4 |
|
08.03.26
|
Nice Rennes |
0-4 |
|
22.02.26
|
Nice Lorient |
3-3 |
|
08.02.26
|
Nice Monaco |
0-0 |
|
04.02.26
|
Nice Montpellier |
3-2 |
|
01.02.26
|
Nice Brest |
2-2 |
|
22.01.26
|
Nice Go Ahead Eagles |
3-1 |
|
03.01.26
|
Nice Strasbourg |
1-1 |
|
21.12.25
|
Nice Saint-Etienne |
2-1 |
|
11.12.25
|
Nice Braga |
0-1 |
|
07.12.25
|
Nice Angers |
0-1 |
|
21.11.25
|
Nice Marseille |
1-5 |
|
06.11.25
|
Nice Freiburg |
1-3 |
|
29.10.25
|
Nice Lille |
2-0 |
|
18.10.25
|
Nice Lyon |
3-2 |
|
28.09.25
|
Nice Paris FC |
1-1 |
|
24.09.25
|
Nice Roma |
1-2 |
|
13.09.25
|
Nice Nantes |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Nice Auxerre |
3-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Nice Toulouse |
0-1 |
|
06.08.25
|
Nice Benfica |
0-2 |
|
16.07.25
|
Nice Aubagne |
3-0 |
|
17.05.25
|
Nice Brest |
6-0 |
|
02.05.25
|
Nice Reims |
1-0 |
|
20.04.25
|
Nice Angers |
2-1 |
|
04.04.25
|
Nice Nantes |
1-2 |
|
14.03.25
|
Nice Auxerre |
1-1 |
|
09.03.25
|
Nice Lyon |
0-2 |
|
23.02.25
|
Nice Montpellier |
2-0 |
|
08.02.25
|
Nice Lens |
2-0 |
|
30.01.25
|
Nice Bodo/Glimt |
1-1 |
|
26.01.25
|
Nice Marseille |
2-0 |
|
03.01.25
|
Nice Rennes |
3-2 |
|
07.12.24
|
Nice Le Havre |
2-1 |
|
28.11.24
|
Nice Rangers |
1-4 |
|
24.11.24
|
Nice Strasbourg |
2-1 |
|
10.11.24
|
Nice Lille |
2-2 |
|
07.11.24
|
Nice Twente |
2-2 |
|
27.10.24
|
Nice Monaco |
2-1 |
|
06.10.24
|
Nice PSG |
1-1 |
|
25.09.24
|
Nice Real Sociedad |
1-1 |
|
20.09.24
|
Nice Saint-Etienne |
8-0 |
|
25.08.24
|
Nice Toulouse |
1-1 |
|
19.07.24
|
Nice Leganes |
2-2 |
|
10.07.24
|
Nice Lausanne |
2-2 |
|
15.05.24
|
Nice PSG |
1-2 |
|
10.05.24
|
Nice Le Havre |
1-0 |
|
22.05.26
|
Lens Nice |
3-1 |
|
10.05.26
|
Auxerre Nice |
2-1 |
|
26.04.26
|
Marseille Nice |
1-1 |
|
22.04.26
|
Strasbourg Nice |
0-2 |
|
18.04.26
|
Lille Nice |
0-0 |
|
04.04.26
|
Strasbourg Nice |
3-1 |
|
14.03.26
|
Angers Nice |
0-2 |
|
04.03.26
|
Lorient Nice (Penalties:5 - 6) |
0-0 |
|
01.03.26
|
Paris FC Nice |
1-0 |
|
15.02.26
|
Lyon Nice |
2-0 |
|
29.01.26
|
Ludogorets Nice |
1-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Nantes Nice |
1-4 |
|
17.01.26
|
Toulouse Nice |
5-1 |
|
11.01.26
|
Nantes Nice (Penalties:3 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
14.12.25
|
Lens Nice |
2-0 |
|
30.11.25
|
Lorient Nice |
3-1 |
|
27.11.25
|
FC Porto Nice |
3-0 |
|
09.11.25
|
Metz Nice |
2-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
PSG Nice |
1-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Rennes Nice |
1-2 |
|
23.10.25
|
Celta Vigo Nice |
2-1 |
|
05.10.25
|
Monaco Nice |
2-2 |
|
02.10.25
|
Fenerbahce Nice |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Brest Nice |
4-1 |
|
31.08.25
|
Le Havre Nice |
3-1 |
|
12.08.25
|
Benfica Nice |
2-0 |
|
26.07.25
|
Feyenoord Nice |
1-2 |
|
10.05.25
|
Rennes Nice |
2-0 |
|
25.04.25
|
PSG Nice |
1-3 |
|
12.04.25
|
Strasbourg Nice |
2-2 |
|
29.03.25
|
Monaco Nice |
2-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Saint-Etienne Nice |
1-3 |
|
16.02.25
|
Le Havre Nice |
1-3 |
|
05.02.25
|
Stade Briochin Nice |
2-1 |
|
02.02.25
|
Toulouse Nice |
1-1 |
|
23.01.25
|
Elfsborg Nice |
1-0 |
|
17.01.25
|
Lille Nice |
2-1 |
|
14.01.25
|
Bastia Nice |
0-1 |
|
11.01.25
|
Reims Nice |
2-4 |
|
21.12.24
|
Corte Nice (Penalties:3 - 5) |
1-1 |
|
15.12.24
|
Montpellier Nice |
2-2 |
|
12.12.24
|
Union St. Gilloise Nice |
2-1 |
|
01.12.24
|
Lyon Nice |
4-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Brest Nice |
0-1 |
|
24.10.24
|
Ferencvaros Nice |
1-0 |
|
20.10.24
|
Nantes Nice |
1-1 |
|
03.10.24
|
Lazio Nice |
4-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Lens Nice |
0-0 |
|
14.09.24
|
Marseille Nice |
2-0 |
|
01.09.24
|
Angers Nice |
1-4 |
|
17.05.26
|
Nice Metz |
0-0 |
|
10.05.26
|
Metz Lorient |
0-4 |
|
02.05.26
|
Metz Monaco |
1-2 |
|
29.04.26
|
Seraing United Metz |
1-1 |
|
26.04.26
|
Le Havre Metz |
4-4 |
|
19.04.26
|
Metz Paris FC |
1-3 |
|
10.04.26
|
Marseille Metz |
3-1 |
|
05.04.26
|
Metz Nantes |
0-0 |
|
22.03.26
|
Rennes Metz |
0-0 |
|
15.03.26
|
Metz Toulouse |
3-4 |
|
08.03.26
|
Lens Metz |
3-0 |
|
01.03.26
|
Metz Brest |
0-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
PSG Metz |
3-0 |
|
15.02.26
|
Metz Auxerre |
1-3 |
|
06.02.26
|
Metz Lille |
0-0 |
|
01.02.26
|
Angers Metz |
1-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Metz Lyon |
2-5 |
|
18.01.26
|
Strasbourg Metz |
2-1 |
|
11.01.26
|
Metz Montpellier |
0-4 |
|
04.01.26
|
Lorient Metz |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Biesheim Metz |
0-3 |
|
13.12.25
|
Metz PSG |
2-3 |
|
07.12.25
|
Auxerre Metz |
3-1 |
|
28.11.25
|
Metz Rennes |
0-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Brest Metz |
3-2 |
|
09.11.25
|
Metz Nice |
2-1 |
|
02.11.25
|
Nantes Metz |
0-2 |
|
29.10.25
|
Metz Lens |
2-0 |
|
26.10.25
|
Lille Metz |
6-1 |
|
19.10.25
|
Toulouse Metz |
4-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Metz Marseille |
0-3 |
|
28.09.25
|
Metz Le Havre |
0-0 |
|
21.09.25
|
Monaco Metz |
5-2 |
|
14.09.25
|
Metz Angers |
1-1 |
|
31.08.25
|
Paris FC Metz |
3-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Lyon Metz |
3-0 |
|
17.08.25
|
Metz Strasbourg |
0-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Hoffenheim Metz |
8-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Troyes Metz |
0-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Lens Metz |
2-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Metz Red Star |
4-0 |
|
16.07.25
|
Metz US Mondorf-les-bains |
1-0 |
|
29.05.25
|
Reims Metz |
1-3 |
|
21.05.25
|
Metz Reims |
1-1 |
|
17.05.25
|
Metz Dunkerque |
1-0 |
|
10.05.25
|
Laval Metz |
2-3 |
|
02.05.25
|
Metz Rodez |
3-3 |
|
26.04.25
|
Pau FC Metz |
2-1 |
|
19.04.25
|
Metz Red Star |
2-2 |
|
11.04.25
|
Martigues Metz |
1-4 |
|
10.05.26
|
Metz Lorient |
0-4 |
|
02.05.26
|
Metz Monaco |
1-2 |
|
19.04.26
|
Metz Paris FC |
1-3 |
|
05.04.26
|
Metz Nantes |
0-0 |
|
15.03.26
|
Metz Toulouse |
3-4 |
|
01.03.26
|
Metz Brest |
0-1 |
|
15.02.26
|
Metz Auxerre |
1-3 |
|
06.02.26
|
Metz Lille |
0-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Metz Lyon |
2-5 |
|
11.01.26
|
Metz Montpellier |
0-4 |
|
13.12.25
|
Metz PSG |
2-3 |
|
28.11.25
|
Metz Rennes |
0-1 |
|
09.11.25
|
Metz Nice |
2-1 |
|
29.10.25
|
Metz Lens |
2-0 |
|
04.10.25
|
Metz Marseille |
0-3 |
|
28.09.25
|
Metz Le Havre |
0-0 |
|
14.09.25
|
Metz Angers |
1-1 |
|
17.08.25
|
Metz Strasbourg |
0-1 |
|
19.07.25
|
Metz Red Star |
4-0 |
|
16.07.25
|
Metz US Mondorf-les-bains |
1-0 |
|
21.05.25
|
Metz Reims |
1-1 |
|
17.05.25
|
Metz Dunkerque |
1-0 |
|
02.05.25
|
Metz Rodez |
3-3 |
|
19.04.25
|
Metz Red Star |
2-2 |
|
28.03.25
|
Metz Troyes |
2-1 |
|
08.03.25
|
Metz Annecy |
5-1 |
|
22.02.25
|
Metz Ajaccio |
0-1 |
|
08.02.25
|
Metz Clermont Foot |
3-1 |
|
24.01.25
|
Metz Grenoble |
3-0 |
|
18.01.25
|
Metz Paris FC |
3-1 |
|
04.01.25
|
Metz Pau FC |
0-0 |
|
09.12.24
|
Metz Dunkerque |
2-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Metz Caen |
1-0 |
|
25.10.24
|
Metz Guingamp |
1-0 |
|
05.10.24
|
Metz Amiens |
3-2 |
|
24.09.24
|
Metz Martigues |
6-0 |
|
21.09.24
|
Metz Lorient |
1-1 |
|
31.08.24
|
Metz Laval |
1-1 |
|
19.08.24
|
Metz Bastia |
1-1 |
|
03.08.24
|
Metz Torino |
0-3 |
|
31.07.24
|
Metz UNFP |
0-0 |
|
24.07.24
|
Metz Francs Borains |
5-1 |
|
20.07.24
|
Metz Villefranche |
3-0 |
|
12.07.24
|
Metz AS Jeunesse Esch |
4-0 |
|
02.06.24
|
Metz Saint-Etienne |
2-2 |
|
19.05.24
|
Metz PSG |
0-2 |
|
04.05.24
|
Metz Rennes |
2-3 |
|
28.04.24
|
Metz Lille |
1-2 |
|
12.04.24
|
Metz Lens |
2-1 |
|
30.03.24
|
Metz Monaco |
2-5 |
|
17.05.26
|
Nice Metz |
0-0 |
|
29.04.26
|
Seraing United Metz |
1-1 |
|
26.04.26
|
Le Havre Metz |
4-4 |
|
10.04.26
|
Marseille Metz |
3-1 |
|
22.03.26
|
Rennes Metz |
0-0 |
|
08.03.26
|
Lens Metz |
3-0 |
|
21.02.26
|
PSG Metz |
3-0 |
|
01.02.26
|
Angers Metz |
1-0 |
|
18.01.26
|
Strasbourg Metz |
2-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Lorient Metz |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Biesheim Metz |
0-3 |
|
07.12.25
|
Auxerre Metz |
3-1 |
|
23.11.25
|
Brest Metz |
3-2 |
|
02.11.25
|
Nantes Metz |
0-2 |
|
26.10.25
|
Lille Metz |
6-1 |
|
19.10.25
|
Toulouse Metz |
4-0 |
|
21.09.25
|
Monaco Metz |
5-2 |
|
31.08.25
|
Paris FC Metz |
3-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Lyon Metz |
3-0 |
|
09.08.25
|
Hoffenheim Metz |
8-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Troyes Metz |
0-1 |
|
26.07.25
|
Lens Metz |
2-1 |
|
29.05.25
|
Reims Metz |
1-3 |
|
10.05.25
|
Laval Metz |
2-3 |
|
26.04.25
|
Pau FC Metz |
2-1 |
|
11.04.25
|
Martigues Metz |
1-4 |
|
05.04.25
|
Caen Metz |
2-2 |
|
15.03.25
|
Dunkerque Metz |
2-3 |
|
01.03.25
|
Amiens Metz |
1-2 |
|
15.02.25
|
Guingamp Metz |
0-3 |
|
31.01.25
|
Bastia Metz |
1-1 |
|
11.01.25
|
Lorient Metz |
0-0 |
|
20.12.24
|
Troyes Metz |
3-0 |
|
14.12.24
|
Annecy Metz |
0-0 |
|
29.11.24
|
Raon l'Etape Metz |
0-1 |
|
22.11.24
|
Clermont Foot Metz |
1-1 |
|
16.11.24
|
FCSR Obernai Metz |
0-3 |
|
04.11.24
|
Ajaccio Metz |
0-1 |
|
29.10.24
|
Red Star Metz |
1-0 |
|
18.10.24
|
Grenoble Metz |
2-0 |
|
28.09.24
|
Troyes Metz |
2-1 |
|
14.09.24
|
Paris FC Metz |
1-2 |
|
06.09.24
|
Mondercange Metz |
0-1 |
|
23.08.24
|
Rodez Metz |
1-3 |
|
10.08.24
|
Amiens Metz |
1-1 |
|
27.07.24
|
Wehen Metz |
0-2 |
|
30.05.24
|
Saint-Etienne Metz |
2-1 |
|
12.05.24
|
Strasbourg Metz |
2-1 |
|
21.04.24
|
Le Havre Metz |
0-1 |
|
07.04.24
|
Brest Metz |
4-3 |
|
09.11.2025
|
Metz Nice |
2-1
|
|
27.01.2024
|
Nice Metz |
1-0
|
|
07.10.2023
|
Metz Nice |
0-1
|
|
23.01.2022
|
Metz Nice |
0-2
|
|
27.11.2021
|
Nice Metz |
0-1
|
|
27.01.2024
|
Nice Metz |
1-0
|
|
27.11.2021
|
Nice Metz |
0-1
|
|
21.02.2021
|
Nice Metz |
1-2
|
|
07.12.2019
|
Nice Metz |
4-1
|
|
02.12.2017
|
Nice Metz |
3-1
|
|
15.01.2017
|
Nice Metz |
0-0
|