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Troyes vs. Metz: French Cup match forecast
Troyes and Metz will play in the 1/32 finals of the French Cup on December 20. Both teams play in Ligue 2, although they recently played in the top division of French football. The visitors have a chance to return to Ligue 1 and are currently in fourth place. The hosts are currently only 13th and are dangerously close to the relegation zone. Who will be able to advance to the next stage of the French Cup? The answer is in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Troyes
FranceCurrent form
Troyes has good financial capabilities and is part of the City Football Group, being a partner of the English Manchester City. However, this season has been a failure for the club so far. The hosts managed to get out of the relegation zone in Ligue 2, but so far they have managed to break away by only three points. After an away defeat to Lorient (0:2), they managed to crush Martin (4:0) on their home field. In the French Cup, Troyes easily defeated Du Fouron (3:1) and Cluzet Scionzier (4:0), who are inferior in class.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no losses in their squad ahead of the cup match.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has won four of its last six matches.
- The hosts have not conceded a single goal in their last four home matches.
Estimated line-up: Boucher - Bura, Monfrey, Diaz, Iveru - Adeline, Kante, Diop - Iri, Ba, Said.
Metz
FranceCurrent form
Metz also plays in Ligue 2, but has a rich history of playing at the top level of French football. Last season, they failed to maintain their place in the elite - the team finished the season in Ligue 1 in 16th place, and lost to Saint-Etienne in the play-offs (1:2, 2:2). The guests intend to return to the First League as soon as possible. The club currently occupies fourth place in Ligue 2 and is only four points behind leaders Lorient. After winning the cup against Raon Etap (1:0), the guests beat Dunkerque (2:0) and drew with Annecy (0:0).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their line-up before the cup match.
Interesting trends for betting
- The visitors haven't conceded a single goal in their last three matches.
- The team has not lost in seven matches in a row.
Probable lineup: Oukidja - Kouao, Lo, Traore, Udol - Diallo, Deming, Stambouli, Bokele Mputu - Sabaly, Ein
Trends
Bet Exact score 0:0
Two of the last five head-to-head matches ended in a goalless draw.
8.50Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has played in the last four matches of the hosts
1.95Bet Draw in the first half
This bet has played in four of the last five away matches
2.05Tip and bets
Both teams have been playing almost exemplary defense in recent matches. The hosts have not conceded a goal at their stadium for four matches, while the visitors have conceded only one goal since November 4. It looks like the opponents will focus on defending their goal in the cup clash as well. Most likely, the match will be tense, but without many scoring chances.
Our prediction is total under 2.5 goals for 1.78
Bet on the outcome
The hosts had a terrible start to the season, but have already started to improve and have managed to climb up the League 2 standings. The team will probably try to advance far in the cup as well. At the same time, the visitors have been playing flawlessly in their last matches and have not lost for two months. It is difficult to give preference to any of the opponents, it is quite possible that the regular time will end in a draw.
Our prediction is a draw at 3.35
Bet on corners
Troyes are just starting to get going, while Metz are in full swing. All this leads to the idea that the visitors will be able to win in terms of corner kicks.
Our prediction is Metz win on corners at 2.05
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