Metz claimed a comfortable 43-28 victory over HBC Toulon in the Bouygues Telecom League on Tuesday evening. The result keeps the visitors top of the table while Toulon remain rooted to 11th place with just five points from four matches.
By then it was clear Metz had never really been tested. Their recent run of results — including a 40-26 win over Bistrița and a 41-19 dismantling of Nisa — suggested this outcome was coming. And here's the thing, the hosts had only managed three draws in their opening four games, so the gap in quality showed plainly.
The visitors opened the scoring quickly and never looked back. Toulon could only manage one draw in their last five matches before this defeat, and the pattern continued. Metz scored at will, their attack finding space where Toulon's defence had no answer.
Looking at the numbers, Metz's dominance was consistent throughout. They outscored their opponents by fifteen goals, a margin that reflected their four wins from four league games. Toulon's attack managed only 28 goals, which told you everything about the evening.
Our forecast called for an away win with 80 per cent confidence, and that's exactly what happened. Metz weren't merely winning; they were controlling the tempo from the first whistle. The hosts never really got going, and by the time the game settled into rhythm, it was already over.
The result extends Metz's perfect start to the season while Toulon's struggles deepen. They sit one point ahead of the relegation zone now, with a difficult run of fixtures ahead. Metz, meanwhile, are building something special — four wins, twelve points, and no sign of slowing down.
