METZ VS AUXERRE - FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH PREVIEW
FRANCE: LIGUE 1 MATCH DETAILS: METZ VS AUXERRE
As Metz prepare to host Auxerre on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 17:15, this FRANCE: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
METZ PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Metz, currently 18th in the standings with 13 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 38 points. They've earned 9 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
AUXERRE PREVIEW IN FRANCE: LIGUE 1
Auxerre, sitting 16th with 14 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 0 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR METZ VS AUXERRE
Recent meetings between Metz and Auxerre have favored Auxerre, with Auxerre claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Lille, Metz recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Fischer, Ballo-Toure, Mboula, Sane, Kouao, Stambouli, Toure, Deminguet, Tsitaishvili, Diallo, Michal. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Auxerre's last outing came against Paris FC, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 5-4-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Leon, Mensah, Akpa, Diomande, Sy, Ahamada, Danois, Owusu, Sinayoko, Namaso, Casimir. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.
Looking ahead, Metz are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Metz and Auxerre are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR METZ VS AUXERRE
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Metz's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Auxerre's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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