LiontipsMetz vs Strasbourg. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
In the previous season Metz put up a great Ligue 1 performance, team earned everyone's respect and recorded many memorable victories. Team's start in Coupe de France proved to be unsuccessful, in the first round team was eliminated by a modest Bergerac side (0:1 on pens).
But situation in Ligue 1 is close to disastrous. In 19 rounds The Maroons recorded three victories and seven draws, which brought 16 points and a 18th spot in the standings. After a victory over Lorient (4:1) The Messins drew to Lyon (1:1).
Joseph, Cabit, Centonze and Udol are on team's injuried list. Seven players of the main squad left for the African Cup of Nations.
Strasbourg also got eliminated from the French Cup - after a victory in the first round team got drawn to Montpellier, who recorded a narrow victory over the northerners. The White-Bluesgot off to an unsuccessful start in the league, but eventually gained form.
In 18 rounds of the current season Racing Clubrecorded seven victories and five draws, which brought 26 points and a 9th spot in the standings. After two victories over Bordeaux (5:2) and Nice (3:0) visitors suffered a defeat to Marseille (0:2). Team has a great offensive line, they scored 34 goals in the current season.
Djiku, Diallo, Kandil and Le Marchand won't feature in this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
In each of three most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Metz
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Metz
Tip and bets
Metz are in a terrible form now, plus they have problems with the squad. Aside from injuried ones, a number of players departed to Cameroon. Strasbourg has more experienced and skilled players and team is looking great on away matches.
Our prediction - Strasbourg to win
We are not expecting many goal opportunities in this match - both opponents have problems with creating chances, plus it is a very important match, so teams will play cautiously.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
