Metz II - Reims Sainte-Anne prediction 17 January 2026

The Metz II vs Reims Sainte-Anne prediction for the National 3 match on Jan 17 at 14:00 sees the away side as the favorite. Based on the head-to-head record and recent form, Reims Sainte-Anne has a 52% win probability, while Metz II has a 25% chance and the draw sits at 23%.

Team Form

Metz II come into this match with a poor run of results. Their last five matches show one win, one draw, and three losses (W, L, D, L, L). In their most recent outing on Apr 18, they beat OCPAM 2-1 away. Before that, they suffered defeats to Neuilly-sur-Marne (0-2), Vimy (0-2), and LOSC Lille II (1-2), with a 1-1 home draw against Jeanne d'Arc Drancy in between.

Reims Sainte-Anne's form is slightly better with two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five (L, L, W, W, D). They lost their last match 0-1 at home to Neuilly-sur-Marne on Mar 21. Prior to that, they lost 1-2 away to Croix, but recorded back-to-back wins against Gazelec Ajaccio (1-0) and Metz II (3-2), along with a 0-0 draw against Olympique Saint Quentin.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors Reims Sainte-Anne. In their two previous meetings, Reims Sainte-Anne have won both, with Metz II yet to secure a victory or even a draw. The most recent clash was this season on Jan 17, where Reims Sainte-Anne won 3-2 away at Metz II. The earlier encounter on Aug 27, 2023, in National 2 ended 1-0 to Reims Sainte-Anne at home.

League Table Positions

Neither Metz II nor Reims Sainte-Anne appear in the provided league table standings for the top 12 positions. The table is led by Hauts Lyonnais with 55 points, followed by Macon/Maconnais with 51 points. The absence of both teams from the standings suggests they are positioned lower in the National 3 table, making direct positional comparison impossible from the available data.

Win Probability: Metz II or Reims Sainte-Anne?

Reims Sainte-Anne has a 52% chance of winning this match. The draw probability is 23%, and Metz II's win probability is 25%. This calculation is based primarily on the head-to-head record, where Reims Sainte-Anne have won both previous encounters, including a 3-2 away victory in the reverse fixture. Recent form also supports the away side, with Reims Sainte-Anne showing more consistency. Metz II's home advantage is negated by their poor recent results and the fact they lost the last H2H meeting at this venue. No odds data was available to factor into the probability model, so the estimate relies entirely on form and H2H statistics.

Odds & Match Prediction

No bookmaker odds are available in the provided data for this match. Based on the stats, the prediction leans towards an away win for Reims Sainte-Anne. The head-to-head record shows Reims Sainte-Anne have a 100% win rate against Metz II, and their recent form, while mixed, is stronger than the home side's. The most likely outcome is a Reims Sainte-Anne victory, though a draw cannot be ruled out given both teams' inconsistent performances.