Metz vs Toulouse – News and Probable Lineups

Looking for their first victory in Ligue 1 for the year 2026, Metz will host Toulouse at Stade Saint-Symphorien this Sunday.

Les Grenats currently find themselves at the bottom of the standings after suffering a 3-0 loss to Lens last weekend, while Toulouse is sitting in 12th place following a 1-0 defeat by Marseille.

Match overview

The chances of avoiding relegation are diminishing week by week for Metz, who are now six points adrift from the playoff position after 25 matchdays.

So far in 2026, they have managed to secure only two points from nine league matches, with their solitary draw at home against Lille in early February (0-0).

Benoit Tavenot’s team has been unable to find the net in their last three domestic matches, scoring just one goal across their last six games.

They have not won in their last six matches in this league at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with the last three goals scored in Ligue 1 occurring on home soil.

After 25 fixtures, this team has conceded a league-high 56 goals, just two short of the total they allowed in the last Ligue 1 season, 2023-24.

Metz have gained points in five of their last six competitive home fixtures against Toulouse, but they have not triumphed over them in a Ligue 1 match at Metz since 2015 (3-2).

On the other hand, Toulouse also struggles to secure victories in Ligue 1 currently, entering this weekend without a win in their last six league matches.

Carles Martinez’s squad has not managed to score in their last two league games and has posted one goal or less in their prior six Ligue 1 fixtures.

The southern Française club has lost three consecutive away matches in the league and may face at least four straight losses on the road for the first time since October 2019 to January 2020 (six losses).

There is a mere three points between them and Lorient, who are positioned above them, but a European spot seems out of reach, as they trail Lille by ten points with nine games remaining.

In 11 league matches this season, the outcome was determined by a single goal, with Toulouse on the losing end in eight of those instances.

Les Pitchouns have not emerged victorious in away fixtures against teams currently in the relegation zone, but they did win their last trip to Stade Saint-Symphorien in 2024, finishing 1-0.

Team News

A head injury is likely to sideline Mamadou Sy for Metz this weekend, and Ismael Guerti remains uncertain as he continues his recovery from an ankle issue.

Benjamin Stambouli has a rib fracture and is also doubtful, while Joseph Mangondo is facing some knee troubles.

At Toulouse, Abu Francis is doubtful due to a lower leg ailment, Charlie Cresswell is questionable with a hamstring strain, and Frank Magri is ruled out with a knee injury.

Rafik Messali and Alex Dominguez are both expected to sit out this match in Metz as they are dealing with ankle soreness.

Metz probable starting XI:

Fischer; Colin, S. Sane, Gbamin, Toure; Traore; Sarr, Hein, A. Toure, Tsitaishvili; Diallo

Toulouse probable starting XI:

remainder; Sidibe, Nicolaisen, McKenzie; Kamanzi, Casseres, Diop, Sauer; Donnum, Emerson; Gboho

Both teams have displayed inconsistency throughout the year, but it is anticipated that Metz could finally rise to the occasion and provide their supporters a glimpse of hope for avoiding relegation.