Metz vs Monaco
Metz 1–2 Monaco
Monaco ground out a 2-1 victory at Metz on Saturday evening, keeping the pressure on the league leaders as the Ligue 1 title race enters its final straight.
Monaco claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
Plenty of attacking intent from both sides produced an entertaining goal tally.
The result has implications at both ends of the Monaco end of the standings.
Monaco Win 2-1 at Metz to Keep Title Race Alive
Monaco ground out a 2-1 victory at Metz on Saturday evening, keeping the pressure on the league leaders as the Ligue 1 title race enters its final straight.
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- 58'off: Paul Pogba
- 58'off: Simon Adingra
- 58'off: Lamine Camara
- 61'assist: Maghnes Akliouche
- 62'
- 73'off: Benjamin Stambouli
- 74'off: Nathan Mbala
- 74'off: Aleksandr Golovin
- 81'
- 81'
- 81'off: Jessy Deminguet
- 84'off: Christian Mawissa
- 90+1'assist: Caio Henrique
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the Ligue 1 standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 76 |
| 2 |  Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 70 |
| 3 |  Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 61 |
| 4 |  Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 60 |
| 5 |  Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 59 |
| 6 |  Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 |
| 7 |  Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 53 |
What was the final score of Metz vs Monaco?
The match finished 1-2 to Monaco.
Who won Metz vs Monaco?
Monaco won the match 2-1.
When did Metz vs Monaco take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 2 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Metz fell to Monaco 1-2 at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Our model favored Monaco at 51 percent probability, but the pick missed as the hosts mounted a competitive display. Both sides continued their recent pattern of both teams scoring; Metz have now registered goals in five straight matches, while Monaco extended their own BTTS run. The result leaves Metz searching for consistency after mixed recent form. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result lifted Monaco to 6th position, consolidating their mid-table standing with three points. Metz remained 18th, their points tally unchanged and their defensive crisis deepening; they have now lost three of their last five. Our model flagged both sides' vulnerability at the back, with neither recording a clean sheet in recent weeks. The gap between them widened further.
Metz v Monaco · Ligue 1 · 02/05/2026, 18:00:00