LiontipsMetz vs Reims. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
In two most recent seasons Metz confidently secured a place in Ligue 1, earning everyone's respect. In the previous season team recorded 12 victories and 11 draws in 38 rounds, which brought them 47 points and a spot in the middle of the table.
During the summer team signed Amine Bassi from Nancy and Sofiane Alakouch from Nimes, which are hardly a significant signings. In the first round hosts had a draw against Lille (3:3) and then went down to Nantes (0:2).
Boulaya, Cabit, Nguette and Tchimbembe won't be able to play in this match.
Reims failed to live up to fans' expectations and recorded only nine victories and 15 draws in 38 rounds of the previous season, which brought them 42 points and a 14th spot in the standings.
In the new tournament Red-Whites will be managed by the new head coach, Oscar Garcia. First match of the new Ligue 1 season ended with a draw against Nice (0:0), then team splitted the points with Montpellier at home (3:3).
Konan, Zeneli, Donis and Hornby are on team's injuried list.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches teams scored only during one half
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Montpellier
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3,5
This bet won in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Reims
Tip and bets
In the recent matches Reims failed to beat today hosts. Both teams are in a poor form at the start of the season. In our opinion, we can't rule out a draw in this match, but we will pick Messins as the favourites, they should be able to put up a solid performance in front of their fans.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Metz
We are not expecting an offensive performance from the opponents. In our opinion, we will see an intensive battle in the midfield. In our opinion, this game will be decided by one goal.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
