LiontipsLille vs Metz. Predictions and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Lille put up a great performance in the current edition of the Champions League. Team secured a top spot in the group and advanced into the playoffs, in the next week French champion will take on Chelsea.
Team got off to an unsuccessful start in French Cup - at the first stage Dogs managed to beat Auxerre (3:1), but then suffered a defeat to Lens.
The Red-Blues are now too far from the top position in Ligue 1 - after 24 rounds team has nine victories and eight draws, delivering 35 points and a 10th spot in the standings.
In four latest matches Jocelyn Gourvennec's men suffered two defeats, beat Lorient (3:1) and Montpellier (1:0). Team's offensive line put up a decent performance, scoring 32 goals in the current season so far. Hosts conceded even more goals though.
Lihadji and Sanches are unavailable for the upcoming match.
Metz' performance significantly declined in the current season. Team fought for a Top-10 spot in the previous season, but after 24 rounds of the current campaign team has only four victories and eight draws, delivering 20 points and a 19th spot in the standings.
After an away victory over Reims (1:0) The Messins suffered two defeats and drew to Troyes (0:0). Team has the second worst defensive record in the league, averaging almost two conceded goals per game.
The Maroons suffered an early elimination from the French Cup, team was beaten by Bergerac in the first round, The Messins were unfortunate in the penalty shoot-out.
Cabit, Centonze, De Preville and Udol won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Lille
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Champion won 3 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
Metz are not looking great in the current season, team is in the relegation zone, so they will try to snatch some points today, especially since the current champion still lacks consistency. However, we offer to place a bet on the hosts, their squad is looking better on paper, their players are more creative. We are expecting a success from The Dogs due to their class and experience.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Lille
We don't think that champion will experience any problems at home, support of local fans should help them to secure a positive result. Lille won two out of five most recent head-to-head matches with a comfortable margin of two goals and we are expecting the same result from the favourite in the upcoming clash.
Our second bet is on Lille to win by two goals
