pinalti.com – Metz will host Paris FC this Sunday at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. This match is round 30 of the Ligue 1 2025/26 season. The game is a key fixture for both teams.
Metz have collected 15 points so far this season. They currently occupy 18th place in the league table. In their last outing, Benoît Tavenot’s team lost 3-1 to Marseille.
Paris FC currently hold 35 points in the standings. They are positioned in 12th place. Antoine Kombouaré’s side won their last match 4-1 against Monaco.
The previous meeting between these teams ended in victory for Paris FC. They secured a 3-2 win in that encounter. This adds context to the upcoming match.
The predicted lineup for Metz includes Pape Sy and Habib Diallo. Other expected starters are Koffi Kouao and Georgiy Tsitaishvili. The full list contains eleven players.
Paris FC’s predicted lineup features Kevin Trapp in goal. Ciro Immobile and Moses Simon are listed as attackers. The team also includes Maxime López and Marshall Munetsi.
Metz has one player listed as unavailable. Joseph Mangondo is out with knee problems. This affects the team’s selection options.
Paris FC has six players listed as unavailable. Pierre-Yves Hamel and Tuomas Ollila have calf injuries. Vincent Marchetti and Julien López are out with back injuries.
Jean-Philippe Krasso is also unavailable with a knee injury. This significantly impacts Paris FC’s squad depth. The team must cope without these players.
Metz’s last starting XI was against Marseille on April 10, 2026. It featured Pape Sy and Habib Diallo. The lineup included Bouna Sarr and Gauthier Hein.
Paris FC’s last starting XI was against Monaco on April 10, 2026. Kevin Trapp and Ciro Immobile started that match. Jonathan Ikoné was also in the lineup.
Manager Antoine Kombouaré has faced Metz 18 times. He has recorded eight wins, five draws, and five defeats. This is according to playmaker stats.
Metz manager Benoît Tavenot has faced Paris FC twice. He has recorded one win and one defeat. His record is balanced against this opponent.
Paris FC currently have one defeat in their last eight away matches. They also have one win in their last seven away games. Their away form shows mixed results.
Paris FC are on a six-match winless run away from home. They are also on a five-match unbeaten run away. These statistics appear contradictory.
Paris FC have one defeat in their last nine matches overall. They have scored in their last three consecutive matches. They have also conceded in their last three.
Paris FC are on a seven-match unbeaten run in all competitions. This indicates a period of strong form. They will aim to continue this streak.
At home, Metz currently have one win in their last ten matches. They are on a nine-match winless run at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Their home form is a major concern.
Metz currently have one win in their last 19 matches across all venues. They are on a 14-match winless run. The team is struggling for positive results.
The head-to-head record between Metz and Paris FC favors the visitors. Paris FC won the last meeting 3-2. This history may influence Sunday’s match.
