Matchday 5 of Ligue 1 between Monaco and Metz will take place on September 21 at the Louis II Stadium in Fontvieille. Monaco vs. Metz: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Monaco
The team is traditionally competing for the top spots in Ligue 1. After the first four rounds, the club has collected 9 out of a possible 12 points and is in 3rd place, behind only Lille and PSG, who remain undefeated. Monaco's only setback came in an away match against Lille, after which they secured two consecutive victories against Strasbourg and Auxerre. The team's uncompromising streak in the league has reached seven games (5 wins, 2 losses).
- Monaco has not lost in 8 of their last 10 Ligue 1 matches (6 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has scored in 20 of their previous 23 league matches.
- Their home unbeaten streak in this tournament stands at 10 matches (9 wins, 1 draw).
Predicted lineup for Monaco (4-4-2)
Philipp Köhn – Vanderson, Mohammed Salisu, Thilo Kehrer, Kassoum Ouattara – Aladji Bamba, Denis Zakaria, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche – Mika Biereth, Folarin Balogun.
Due to injuries, first-choice goalkeeper Lukáš Hrádecký, defender Mohammed Salisu, and midfielders Denis Zakaria and Aleksandr Golovin are unavailable.
Metz
The league newcomer is facing significant challenges at the start of the season, earning their first point only in the 4th round in a home game against Angers. This draw did not help them move off the bottom of the table, but Metz at least ended a streak of three defeats and managed to catch up with Brest – the second team yet to win in Ligue 1. Stéphane Le Mignan's side has not won in regular time in their last six matches in the French Championship and playoff matches (3 draws, 3 losses). Notably, Metz has scored a total of 3 goals in 4 Ligue 1 rounds, with only Nantes having a worse record (1 goal).
- The club has scored in 15 of their last 17 Ligue 1, playoff, and Ligue 2 matches.
- Both teams have scored in 14 of those 17 matches.
- Metz has won with a handicap (+1.5) in 15 of their last 16 away Ligue 1, playoff, and Ligue 2 matches.
Predicted lineup for Metz (4-2-3-1)
Jonathan Fischer – Koffi Kouao, Thierry Yegbe, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Alpha Touré – Boubacar Traoré, Benjamin Stambouli – Gauthier Hein, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Ibrahima Sane – Habib Diallo.
Main defender Sadibou Sane has two more matches remaining on his suspension.
Referee
Stéphanie Frappart (France)
Matches – 17 (Ligue 1, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 67;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.9;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 24%.
Monaco vs. Metz: Match Prediction
With two consecutive wins, Monaco climbed to 3rd place in the league, now having an excellent chance to solidify their position among the leaders. The club has won 5 of their last 7 Ligue 1 matches, and it's important to note that both setbacks occurred away from home. At home, Monaco has won 9 of their last 10 league matches, with at least 3 goals scored in 8 of those 10 games.
Metz is one of the two clubs yet to win in the current Ligue 1 campaign. After 4 rounds, the team has only 1 point, earned at home. In both away matches, the club conceded 3 goals and suffered defeats. In fact, at least 3 goals have been scored in regular time in 9 of Metz's last 10 away games in Ligue 1, playoff, and Ligue 2 matches.
Additionally, Monaco has won the last 8 home meetings against Metz in the league, with at least 3 goals scored in 6 of those 8 encounters. My prediction: Monaco to win and Total Over 2.5 goals
