Ligue 1: Metz vs Strasbourg – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 1 match between Metz and Strasbourg and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Metz play host to Strasbourg, when the local rivals team up for another spicy derby in Ligue 1 this coming Sunday at Stade Saint Symphorien.

Team form: Metz vs Strasbourg

Metz Form

In their last three matches, Metz lost 2-1 against Pau, drew 3-3 against Rodez, before winning 2-3 against Laval. Metz managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Ligue 1. In the remaining four, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored eight and conceded 13 goals.

Strasbourg Form

Strasbourg have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Paris Saint-Germain by 2-1. Disappointment followed, going down 2-1 against Angers, and 2-3 against Le Havre. Strasbourg won four times in their last six away games in the Ligue 1, in which they drew once and lost once. They conceded two goals while scoring six themselves.

Betting stats and facts for Metz and Strasbourg

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Metz and Strasbourg. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: Metz vs Strasbourg

With another Ligue 1 season only just beginning to take form, we are still a bit in the dark as to who will dominate the scoring charts for both Metz and Strasbourg. Accordingly, we have listed some of the players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.

Betting markets: Metz vs Strasbourg

Full-time result

Metz won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing three and losing one as well. Strasbourg won five from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost three in this run. Metz lost their previous 4 matches. Strasbourg have not lost to Metz in 6 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Metz only scored the first goal of the match in three out of their last ten games. Strasbourg scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Strasbourg games. Metz managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Strasbourg were first on target in five of their last 10 outings. Strasbourg have scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Metz when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Metz’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Strasbourg played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals themselves during this run.