LiontipsMontpellier vs Metz. Prediction and Betting Tips for Ligue 1
Command Analysis
Montpellier had high hopes for the League Cup, but failed to make it past the round of 16 - hosts were beaten by Marseille at that stage.
After 34 rounds of Ligue 1 La Paillade have 12 victories and six draws, delivering 42 points. Team is eight points behind the Top-10. Olivier Dall'Oglio's men got only one point out of five latest matches - they drew to Reims (0:0).
Tchato will miss the upcoming match.
Metz are going through hard times right now. Team had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign, which ended in a penalty shoot-out defeat to Bergerac at the first stage of that competition. Situation is even worse in Ligue 1 - after 34 rounds the Maroons find themselves at the bottom of the league.
Team has recorded four victories and 12 draws throughout the season, delivering 24 points and a 20th spot in the standings. Just like the opponent, visitors earned only one point in five latest matches, they drew to Clermont (1:1).
Bronn, Cabit, Cande, Maiga, Oberhauser, Centonze and Udol will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
Previous head-to-head match finished by that score
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Metz
Tip and bets
Both clubs failed to find success in latest rounds of Ligue 1, but the Maroons are extremely close to relegation - only a victory over Montpellier will give them a slight chance to stay in French top-flight division. We believe that visitors will have a chance for success today.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Metz
Both clubs will probably turn their attention to defense today, the outcome of thie match will probably be decided by a one-single mistake. Opponents are struggling on the offense, so we are not expecting many goals.
Our second bet is on total under 2,5 goals
