Metz vs Nice Prediction
🔊 Can Metz extend their winning streak in the French championship? In the 12th round of Ligue 1, the "Crusaders" host Nice, who sit mid-table. Metz are eager for a third consecutive victory in the tournament, as it could finally lift them out of the relegation zone. You can find a detailed analysis and prediction for this match in our article.
Head-to-Head
📊 Recent encounters between Metz and Nice have been notably low-scoring affairs. In their last four head-to-head clashes, no more than two goals were scored.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Metz Team Overview
🔴 Metz are steadily progressing towards their goal of securing a spot in the safe zone to maintain their status in the top division. The last two rounds have been the most successful for Stéphane Le Mignan's squad this season. They managed to defeat Lens (2-0) and Nantes (2-0). It's worth noting that Lens were sitting in the top three of the league at the time of their match!
⚪ In their recent clash against Nantes, Metz delivered a high-quality performance. Despite being away from home, Stéphane Le Mignan's team dominated throughout the match, registering seven shots on target and deservedly scoring twice. Metz currently have 8 points, just one point shy of the safe zone, which means their motivation for this encounter is sky-high.
Match Results: Metz
Nice Team Overview
⚫ Nice enjoyed a decent spell in the league during the latter half of November, securing three consecutive victories in Ligue 1. However, in their latest fixture, Franck Haise's side saw their winning streak come to an end with a narrow away defeat to PSG (0-1), though they delivered a commendable performance in that encounter.
🔴 Alongside their domestic campaign, Nice are also competing in the Europa League, where they recently suffered another setback, this time against Germany's Freiburg (1-3). This marks their fourth defeat in the European competition, leaving them at the bottom of the group standings.
Match Results: Nice
Latest news
Metz
❌ Senegalese defender Fodé Ballo-Touré will be sidelined due to a muscle injury that has kept him out since the middle of last month. His last appearance was against Toulouse in the 8th round of the French league.
Nice
🎙 During the press conference ahead of the trip to Metz, Franck Haise stated: “The match will be challenging, just like every game in Ligue 1. I watched the entire match where Metz defeated Lens 2-0 ten days ago. This team has quality, and I've never had an easy time in Metz. They've just secured their second consecutive win against Nantes, each time clinching it at the end and keeping a clean sheet. Some thought it was over for them after nine rounds. Clearly, it’s not the end. This is a team that works hard. Stéphane (Le Mignan) understands football very well and knows his players. For us, it will be another tough match after a long series. I expect a fighting spirit from the team, we all expect that, but also the desire to play.”
❌ Jonathan Clauss, Dante, and Terem Moffi may take the field in the upcoming match if the situation calls for it. Let's recall that these players are currently on the injury list, but according to local media, they have already completed all recovery procedures.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The upcoming match will be officiated by Stéphanie Frappart. Over the course of 100 games, she averages 3.66 yellow cards per match, with 24 fouls. In 11 Ligue 1 fixtures, Metz average 1.6 yellow cards per game, while Nice average 2.2. Both teams have been disciplined this season, so we suggest betting on total yellow cards under 5.5.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Metz have an average individual total of 0.9 goals per match in the league, while Nice average 1.5. Given their struggles in front of goal this season, don't expect a high-scoring affair in this clash. We recommend considering a bet on match total under 2.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In their last eleven Ligue 1 matches, Metz average 4.1 corners per game, while Nice have a similar average of 4.7. Both teams earn few corners, so we suggest placing a bet on total corners under 9.5.
Editorial Prediction
Nice are currently facing tough times, primarily due to the pressure from their continuous Europa League defeats, compounded by a recent loss to PSG. We believe that with Metz riding high, they are capable of defeating any opponent, so we anticipate a home win with a scoreline of 1-0. Considering how few goals both teams have scored this season and the low-scoring nature of their head-to-heads, we suggest betting on total match goals under 3.
Betting Tips: Metz - Nice
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