Red Star vs Metz prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 6th round of Ligue 2 on September 14, 2026, Red Star will face Metz. Both sides will be looking to secure victory.
Red Star vs Metz team news and expert analysis
The club from Greater Paris challenged for promotion to the top flight last season, but finished fourth and then lost their first play-off match to Rodez. They began this campaign with an away win at Nantes, but that was followed by a series of draws, while they suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat to Reims. They finally managed to make the most of their chances against Laval, winning 2-1.
The Lorraine side have once again shown that they are a "yo-yo club": in 2025, they returned to Ligue 1 but finished bottom in 18th place. They have also made a poor start at the lower level, drawing a series of matches after beating Guingamp 2-1. That run finally ended against Rodez, whom they thrashed 4-1.
Saint-Ouen are currently scoring one goal per game while conceding 1.2. Luc Holtz's side are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded.
Head to Head matches: Red Star vs Metz
The clubs have only met recently during the 2024/2025 season. On that occasion, the capital side collected four points from a possible six.
The teams are considered evenly matched. However, the visitors have been much more consistent and have generally looked good at the start of the season, so we are backing them with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.83).
Red Star vs Metz: key statistics and trends
- Red Star have won for the first time in four matches
- 60% of Red Star's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.2 goals per game
- Metz have drawn three of their last four matches
- 80% of Metz's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.4 goals per game
Red Star vs Metz: Possible starting lineups
Red Star play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Poussin - Youar, Zidane, Durivo, Magnien - Danger, Khalifa - Durand, Hachem, Ikanga A Ngele - Cabral
Metz play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pap Sy - Miguel, Ruiz, Castro, Sarr - Mendy, Demange - Savanier, Abuashvili, Pandor - Fall
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