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Metz vs Monaco: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On April 3, Metz will host Monaco for the Ligue 1 clash. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Metz
FranceMetz are having an unsuccessful season - in the first Coupe de France match The Maroons were unable to beat a modest Bergerac side, suffering a defeat in the penalty shootout. After 29 rounds of the current Ligue 1 season the situation is pretty dreadful for the Reds - Frederic Antonetti's men have four victories and 11 draws, delivering 23 points and a 19th spot in the standings.
Team's weakest link is the offensive line, only 26 goals were scored so far. But hosts allowed almost two goals per game on average. In the previous round the Messins were crushed by Rennes (1:6).
Cabit, Maiga, Pajot, Santos and Udol won't feature in the upcoming match.
Monaco
FranceMonaco have just narrowly missed the French Cup final this year. After a victory over Amiens (2:0) Monegasques failed to beat Nantes and lost a chance to qualify for European competitions. Southerners managed to advance into the Europa League playoffs, but were defeated by Braga (1:3 on aggregate).
As for the Ligue 1, Philippe Clement's men currently have 12 victories and eight draws, delivering 44 ponts and a 7th spot in the standings. In the previous game Monegasques beat PSG (3:0).
Wanderson, Diatta and Fabregas won't feature in the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Southerners won 3 of 4 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches opponents scored only in one of the halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of Metz
Tip and bets
Metz is surely a dangerous opponent, team has nothing to lose now, they need to do something to avoid the relegation to Ligue 2. Monaco have failed another season and only a victory may leave them a slight chance for European competitions. We are expecting an offensive football from both sides, but visitors should be able to get the three points, they proved their class in the previous match and they are simply a better team.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Monaco
We think that visitors should be able to get the ball under control and to showcase their offensive potential. Moreover, hosts will try to score as well, they have nothing to lose now, so they will probably test the opponent's keeper a couple of times.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
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