Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 round 21 match between Metz and Lille and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Despite their unsatisfactory form, Lille have a decent shot at three points in this round 21 match, when visiting Metz. Though playing at the Stade Saint Symphorien this coming Friday, bookmakers put a lot of faith in them gaining the away win.
Placed 18th in the table Metz have amassed 12 points after 20 matches. On 32 points, Lille rank fiveth with 20 matches played this season.
Form: Metz vs Lille
Metz Form
In their last three matches, Metz lost 2-1 against Strasbourg, 2-5 against Lyon and 1-0 against Angers. Metz only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Ligue 1 matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew zero and lost four, as they scored eight and conceded 13 goals.
Lille Form
It is all or nothing with Lille, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 1-4 against Strasbourg, before beating Freiburg 1-0. Unable to build on that, they lost 1-0 against Lyon. In their last six away matches in the Ligue 1, Lille won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying 11 goals conceded and five scored.
Betting stats for Metz and Lille
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Metz and Lille. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 10 of the last 12 Metz home matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Metz home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Metz matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 7 Metz matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Metz have lost 3 of the last 4 matches in the Ligue 1 and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 10 of the last 11 Lille away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Lille away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Lille have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 8 Lille matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Lille away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Metz vs Lille
Gauthier Hein has been great for Metz lately, hitting the target zero times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Lille are optimistic that Benjamin Andre doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.
Popular betting markets: Metz vs Lille
Full-time result
Metz won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing two and losing six as well. Lille won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost seven in this run. Lille lost their last 4 matches. Lille have not lost to Metz in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Surprisingly, Metz only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Interestingly, Lille scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Lille should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Friday, as Metz only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Lille claimed two clean sheets in their last 10 games. Lille have scored in 13 consecutive meetings with Metz when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Metz, who scored an average of 1.2 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Lille’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.9 goals in these matches. Metz conceded a goal in their last 9 matches.
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