Metz vs PSG Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Ligue 1 2025-26

Les Grenats have lost all of their last five games against the Parisians.

FC Metz are all set to lock horns with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in their matchweek 16 fixture of the 2025-26 Ligue 1. This is going to be an interesting outing between two clubs, which will take place at the Stade Saint-Symphorien.

Les Grenats are already in the relegation zone. They have performed poorly this season and have only secured three wins in 15 French league games.

FC Metz are in last spot in the league table after having faced defeats in their last three games. Despite being the hosts, they are going to be under pressure from the start.

🔜 #FCMPSG

— FC Metz ☨ (@FCMetz) December 10, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain have dropped to second place in the Ligue 1 points table. They will be looking to regain the top spot.

The upcoming game is going to be a perfect opportunity for them to do that. The Parisians have performed well against FC Metz in the past and will be gunning for another win.

Kick-off:

• Location: Metz, France
• Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien
• Date: Saturday, December 13
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Romain Lissorgue
• VAR: In use

Form:

Metz: W-W-L-L-L

PSG: W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Gauthier Hein (Metz)

The 29-year-old is going to be one of the main men for FC Metz both in the midfield and on the attacking front. In 13 Ligue 1 appearances this season, he has scored five goals and has two assists to his name as well. Gauthier Hein will be looking to step up his game and come up with another top performance.

60% des voix 🔥🫡 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗻 est votre Grenat du match by Flitbix 🆚 @AJA ! pic.twitter.com/dqHmYjIrO2

— FC Metz ☨ (@FCMetz) December 9, 2025

Vitinha (PSG)

Vitinha is going to be a constant threat to the opponents with the ball at his feet. He can control the ball well in the midfield and can also be very helpful in the final third. In 14 league games of the ongoing campaign, the Portuguese midfielder has seven goal involvements.

Match Facts

• FC Metz are on a three-match losing streak.
• PSG have won three of their last five games.
• The Parisians are on a five-match winning streak against Les Grenats.

Metz vs PSG: Betting Tips and Odds

• Paris Saint-Germain to win @1/4 Ladbrokes
• Bradley Barcola to score @5/4 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @10/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

FC Metz will be without the services of Pape Sy and Urie-Michel Mboula. They are injured.

Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi, Lucas Chevalier and Lucas Beraldo are not going to be in action for PSG. They are not match fit.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 83

Metz won: 18

PSG won: 50

Draws: 15

Predicted Lineups

Metz predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Fischer (GK); Colin, Sane, Gbamin, Ballo-Toure; Deminguet, Traore; Sebaly, Hein, Tsitaishvili; Asoro

PSG predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Safonov (GK); Zaïre-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Barcola, Ramos, Kvaratskhelia

Match Prediction

The hosts are going to be under pressure, while the Parisians will be keen to use it to their advantage. Paris Saint-Germain are likely to come out on top to secure a heavy win against FC Metz in their upcoming Ligue 1 clash.

Prediction: Metz 0-4 PSG

Telecast Details

India: N/A

UK: Ligue 1 Pass

USA: beIN SPORTS

Nigeria: MBS Sports

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