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 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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