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Metz vs Lyon: prediction for the Ligue 1 match
On May 8, Metz will host Lyon for the Ligue 1 clash. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Metz
FranceMetz had an unsuccessful French Cup campaign, team suffered a defeat in the first round of that tournament, to a modest Bergerac side. After 35 rounds of Ligue 1 Frederic Antonetti's men have four victories and 13 draws, delivering 25 points and a bottom spot in the standings.
After a defeat to Brest (0:1) the Maroons drew to Montpellier (2:2). Bronn, Cabit, Maiga, Oberhauser, Centonze, Udol and Kande will miss the upcoming match.
Lyon
FranceLyon put up a great performance in the Europa League this season. Team easily went past the group stage and then eliminated Porto out of the competition (2:1 on aggregate). Unfortunately, in the next round Les Gones were defeated by West Ham.
After 35 rounds of Ligue 1 Peter Bosz' men have 15 victories and 11 draws to their name, delivering 55 points and a 7th spot in the standings. In the previous round visitors beat Marseille (3:0). Diomande, Denayer, Ndombele and Cherki will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
Visitors won two latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches goals were scored only in one of the halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 of 4 latest matches of Lyon
Tip and bets
Visitors still have a chance to fight for a spot in Top-5, but for that they need to win this match. Metz are looking terrible, their opponent is two heads above them. Les Gones are also more successful on head-to-head matches, so we are expecting another victory from them.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Lyon
We are not expecting too many goal opportunities here - both opponents are tired. We think that the outcome will be decided by one or two mistakes.
Our second bet is on total under 3,5 goals
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