Ligue 1: Metz vs Clermont Foot – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 25 match between Metz and Clermont Foot and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both Metz and Clermont Foot need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Ligue 1 table. The match takes place at Stade Saint Symphorien and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Metz approach the next Ligue 1 round as number 17 in the table, having claimed 20 points this season so far. With 24 games behind them, Clermont Foot amassed 17 points, placing them as number 18 before their next fixture.

Form: Metz vs Clermont Foot

Metz Form

Metz lost twice in their last three matches, as they were defeated 3-0 by Montpellier and 1-2 against Lyon. They turned the table by winning 0-2 against Nantes. Metz only managed one meagre home win from a possible six at Stade Saint Symphorien in the Ligue 1. They also drew zero and lost five of these six encounters, in which they scored five and conceded eight goals.

Clermont Foot Form

Clermont Foot were only able to take one point from their past three games. They came up short in a 3-1 defeat against Rennes before drawing 0-0 with Nice. They were defeated once again, when Marseille ran out 1-5 winners. Clermont Foot claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Ligue 1. They also drew one and were defeated four times, as they were outscored by 13 goals to four.

Betting stats for Metz and Clermont Foot

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Metz and Clermont Foot played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Metz vs Clermont Foot

Matthieu Udol has been great for Metz lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Clermont Foot are optimistic that Grejohn Kyei doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Metz vs Clermont Foot

Full-time result

Metz won only once in their last 10 outings at Stade Saint Symphorien, but they drew two and lost seven in this run. Clermont Foot won two, drew four and lost four of their last 10 games away from home. Clermont Foot have not lost to Metz in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Metz scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Clermont Foot got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Metz managed to keep a clean sheet in one of the last 10 games, Clermont Foot kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches. Both Team have scored in 4 last consecutive meetings between Metz and Clermont Foot when playing at Stade Saint Symphorien.

Total goals

Metz saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Clermont Foot, who scored 0.9 times on average in these matches.

Suggested bet: Metz vs Clermont Foot

To sum up, the upcoming match between Metz and Clermont Foot seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this Ligue 1 game.

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