LiontipsReims vs Metz. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Reims is a six-time Ligue 1 champion and two-time finalist of the European Champion Clubs' Cup, where they both times lost out to Real Madrid in the 50s.
Hosts started current season pretty well, but the team quickly lost concentration and went all the way down. As a result after 32 rounds of the competition Red-Whites are lying on the 10th place in the standings. Reims have 10 wins and 13 draws, which corresponds with 40 points, which is 12 less than 5th-placed Lens from European qualification zone.
After victory over Dijon (1:0) David Guion's team went on to two draws against Rennes (2:2) and OGC Nice (0:0).
This game will be missed by the injured Dia, Faes, Cassama and Berisha, who have a knee injury.
Metz managed to stay in an elite division after coming back from Ligue 2 in the previous season. More over, in the current season team bettered their performance and now competing for the place in top 10. After 32 rounds of the tournament The Maroons secured 11 wins and 9 ties, which gives them 10th position with 42 points.
In five last games Messians got only one point, snatching the draw against Lens (2:2). In last game they lost to Lille (0:2).
Tchimbembe, Pajot, Niane, Nguette, Cabit are injured and won't be able to play. Caillard is also unavailable due to COVID-19 isolation.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 2:1
In 2 of last 3 head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet had won in last three head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of last 5 Metz' away fixtures goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
This is a game between the table neighbors and the winner will go up in the standings. Stats is on the guests' side, but Messians are having a hard time. We can assume that the hosts will take their chance and pull ahead.
Our prediction - Reims will win. You can place this bet on BC Melbet at 2.52
Head-to-head matches between those teams rarely ends with a number of goals. We expect a battle in the midfield from this game, but we also assume that the goal drought will end in this match.
Second bet - total over 2,5 goals at 2.72
