Troyes vs Metz: prediction for the Ligue 1 match

Troyes failed to retain the high level of form and lost focus after a confident start of the season. Team's start in the French Cup proved to be disappointing, the White-Blues were beaten by Nancy in the penalty shoot-out (1:2, penalties). Bruno Irles' men are also unsuccessful in Ligue 1. 

After 22 rounds team has five victories and five draws, which brought 20 points and a 16th spot in the standings. After a victory over Montpellier (1:0) hosts were beaten by Angers (1:2). 

Azamoum, Kabore, Kouame, Metinho, Ripard, Sandler and Touzghar won't feature in the match. 

Metz completely lost control of their game and with every single round they are getting closer to the relegation zone. Team's start in the French Cup turned out to be unsuccessful, they failed to beat a modest Bergerac side (0:1, penalties). 

After 22 rounds of Ligue 1 The Maroons have four victories and seven draws, which brought 19 points. In three most recent rounds The Messins suffered a defeat to Lyon (0:1), then they beat Montpellier (1:0) and failed to beat Angers (1:2). 

Sarr, Udol, Santon, Maiga, Cabit, Kouyate and Bronn won't feature in the match.