LiontipsMonaco vs Metz. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Monaco recorded a victory over Real Sociedad last week, this victory became a third one for them in the group stage of Europa League and now club is at the 1st position in the group, which will let them to play in the knock-out stages of the competition.
Monegasques also have six victories and five draws in Ligue 1, which brought them 23 points and a 7th spot in the standings. After a string of three draws southerners recorded an away victory over Angers (3:1).
Fabregas, Diatta and Badiashele are unavailable for selection in this match.
Metz put up a powerful performance in the previous season, so club had high hopes for a new campaign as well. Team planned to finish the season in the European competitions zone, but something went wrong since the start. After 16 rounds of the current season The Maroons have only two victories and six draws in their asset, which brought them 12 points and a 19th spot in the standings.
After three consecutive draws and a victory over Nice (1:0) The Messins failed to put up a fight in a home game against Montpellier (1:3).
Cabit, Maiga and Udol won't feature in this game.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Monaco won each of three most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in two out of four most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of Monaco
Tip and bets
In our opinion, visitors won't have many chances to record a victory in this match, but they are not hopeless. Monaco have a number of great players in the squad, but sometimes they suffer unexpectable defeats. We think that this time Niko Kovac will be able to motivate his players for a comfortable victory over the underdog.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Monaco
We think that southerners won't stop themselves after scoring one goal and will satisfy their fans with a high-scoring performance. In 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches at least three goals were scored and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals
