Olympique de Marseille vs FC Metz Prediction 10 April 2026
Added on 08 April, 2026
The 29th round of Ligue 1 gets underway with Marseille hosting struggling Metz in a matchup that looks heavily one-sided on paper.
Marseille’s push for a Champions League place has taken a hit after back-to-back defeats to Lille (1-2) and Monaco (1-2), which erased the momentum built from wins over Lyon (3-2), Toulouse (1-0), and Auxerre (1-0). Still, the Provençals remain fourth with 49 points and a strong 55:37 goal difference, keeping them firmly in the European race.
Metz, on the other hand, appear destined for another relegation. Sitting near the bottom with just 15 points and a worrying 25:60 goal difference, they’ve struggled badly for consistency. Their recent run includes losses to Brest (0-1), Lens (0-3), and Toulouse (3-4), alongside goalless draws with Rennes and Nantes, highlighting both defensive frailty and attacking inconsistency.
Given the clear gap in quality and ambition, Marseille have a perfect opportunity to bounce back and strengthen their top-four hopes. Playing at home only adds to their advantage, and it’s hard to see Metz offering serious resistance. A comfortable win for the hosts looks like the most likely outcome.
Marseille to win with -1.5 Asian handicap 1.77