Reims - Metz prediction and betting tips on May 29 2025
Ligue 1 France
In the play-off for a spot in France's Ligue 1 on May 29, 2025, Reims and Metz will play the second leg of their tie. The winner will compete next season in the country's top division.
Our Prediction for Reims vs Metz
The team from "Stade Auguste-Delaune" has long since passed its peak. However, in 2020 they even managed to make a return to European competitions, and last season finished safely in ninth place with 49 points. During the 2024/2025 campaign, the club went through turmoil, but after Samba Diawara was appointed as the new head coach, things seemed to stabilize. They even reached the cup final—though, as expected, lost 0-3 to PSG. However, it seems they relaxed too soon in Ligue 1, losing each of their last three matches. As a result, Le Havre overtook them in the final round, grabbing a winning goal in the 90+9th minute!
The current visitors took part in play-offs a year ago—back then, they finished 16th in Ligue 1. The team exchanged 2-1 wins with Saint-Étienne, but conceded a decisive goal in extra time at home. In the second division, they tried to earn direct promotion, with wins in their last two rounds, but it was too late—falling six points short of Lorient, and four behind Paris FC.
In the first leg, the hosts took the lead near the end of the first half. However, they conceded soon after the break, ending the match 1-1.
Reims - Metz: Key Stats and Trends
- Reims have lost four of their last five games
- On average, Reims score 0.97 goals and concede 1.38 per match.
- 47% of Reims' matches end with goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.35 goals per game
- Metz won their last two matches before the play-offs
- On average, Metz score 1.86 goals and concede 0.97 per match.
- 60% of Metz's matches end with goals from both teams and the average total is 2.83 goals per match
Reims - Metz: Possible Starting Lineups
Reims (probable lineup): Diouf - Sanguin, Akieme, Kypre, Sekine, Buta - Nakamura, Koné, Atangana Edoa, Ito - Siebatcheu
Metz (probable lineup): Mamadou Su - Udol, Mbula, S. Sané, Kouao - Mputu, Touré, Demenge, Diallo - En, Sabaly
Previous Matches: Reims - Metz
Metz managed to avoid defeat in nine consecutive official head-to-head meetings. But in March last year, they lost on their opponent's field.
Free Prediction for Reims vs Metz
This time, the hosts will be the favorites. But the visitors know what is at stake, so it’s worth considering a bet on "both teams to score" (odds – 1.85).
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the French Ligue 1 leaderboard.
