Metz host Paris FC at Stade Saint-Symphorien in a Ligue 1 fixture on Sunday, 19 April 2026, with kick-off at 4:15 PM (WAT). Two sides with very different seasons ahead of them meet in an important fixture with potential relegation and mid-table implications.
Match Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Competition | France Ligue 1 |
| Date | Sunday, 19 April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 4:15 PM WAT |
| Venue | Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz |
Head to Head Record
| Stat | Metz | Paris FC |
|---|---|---|
| H2H Wins (Ligue 1 era) | 3 | 2 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Goals Scored (H2H) | 10 | 8 |
| Last 5 H2H | Metz 3W 1D 1L | |
| Home Advantage | Metz solid at Saint-Symphorien | |
| Goals Per H2H Game | 3.0 average | |
Match Preview
Metz have had a difficult season in Ligue 1 and are battling hard to avoid relegation. At Stade Saint-Symphorien, however, Metz have shown more resilience than their away performances suggest and the home crowd pushes them to compete at a higher level. This home fixture against Paris FC is a vital opportunity to pick up three points in their survival battle.
Paris FC are one of Ligue 1’s most intriguing clubs — the capital’s second top-flight team, growing in ambition and backed by ownership determined to establish them as a genuine Parisian football force. They have had a solid season and will look to take advantage of a struggling Metz side away from home.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Form | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metz | L L D W L | 4 | 9 |
| Paris FC | W D L W W | 8 | 5 |
Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Mikautadze | Metz | Georgian striker — Metz’s main goal threat |
| Thijs Dallinga | Metz | Dutch striker — physical presence up front |
| Mathieu Cafaro | Paris FC | Creative midfielder — key to Paris FC’s attacking play |
Our Prediction
Paris FC’s better current form gives them the edge in this fixture despite being away from home. Metz’s defensive frailties and poor recent record make them vulnerable. We back Paris FC to win away from home.
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Paris FC Win |
| Correct Score | 1-2 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Both Teams to Score |
Kick-off: 4:15 PM WAT | Competition: France Ligue 1 | Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
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