Ligue 1: Marseille vs Metz – Betting preview

Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the Ligue 1 match between Marseille and Metz. Keep reading to get the latest team news, stats and betting tips.

Marseille enjoy home advantage, when visitors Metz swing by on Friday for a clash in the Ligue 1.

Marseille approach round 21 as number 8 in the Ligue 1 table with 29 points on their account so far. With 20 rounds behind them, Metz have amassed 16 points, placing them as number 16 in the standings.

Form: Marseille vs Metz

Marseille Form

In the previous three games, Marseille lost on penalties to Rennes after a 1-1 draw before playing out a 2-2 draw against Monaco and then beating Lyon 1-0. The Olympians claimed a middle-of-the-road three wins in their previous six matches on home soil in the Ligue 1. They also drew three and lost zero, as they scored ten and conceded four goals.

Metz Form

Metz were unable to pick up a single point in their last three matches, as they were first beaten 0-1 by Toulouse. Next up, Nice won 1-0, before losing 1-2 against Lorient. In their last six Ligue 1 away matches, The Maroons failed to win more than once. Instead, they’ve drawn one and lost four, scoring six while also conceding 11 times.

Betting stats and facts for Marseille and Metz

Here are some interesting betting-relevant stats and facts. They take into account matches that Marseille and Metz played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Marseille vs Metz

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been great for Marseille lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Metz are optimistic that Didier Lamekel can pose a threat, having scored three goals in his past four outings.

Betting markets: Marseille vs Metz

Full-time result

Marseille have not lost to Metz in nine consecutive home meetings. The Olympians claimed all three points six times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in zero of the games in this run. Metz won three of their last 10 games away, drawing one and losing six in this series of matches. The Maroons are in terrible shape with seven Ligue 1 defeats in a row.

Both teams to score

Of the previous 10 outings, Marseille scored the opening goal six times, whereas their opponents, Metz, were first on target in four of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Marseille let in a goal in their past six Ligue 1 matches. There were more than 2.5 goals in four of Marseille’s last ten matches in all tournaments. On average, Marseille scored 1.5 goals in these matches. Metz had more than 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches in all tournaments. On average, Metz scored 0.6 goals in these matches. Metz also let in a goal in their past 10 Ligue 1 matches.

Recommended tip: Marseille vs Metz

In conclusion, the upcoming game between Marseille and Metz seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Ligue 1 match.

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