Ligue 1: Metz vs Toulouse – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Metz and Toulouse who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Toulouse visit Metz, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 26 match taking place at Stade Saint Symphorien this coming Sunday.

Form: Metz vs Toulouse

Metz Form

Metz have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 3-0 by Paris Saint-Germain, before Brest ran out 0-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Lens, who came out 3-0 winners. Metz didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Ligue 1 games at the Stade Saint Symphorien. They have a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 13 and scored five goals.

Toulouse Form

Toulouse were only able to take a single draw from their past three games. They came up short in a 1-0 defeat against Rennes before drawing 2-2 with Marseille. They were defeated once again, when Marseille ran out 0-1 winners. Toulouse won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Ligue 1. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and eight scored.

Betting stats and facts for Metz and Toulouse

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Metz and Toulouse. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Metz vs Toulouse

Despite scoring just once in six Ligue 1 games, Metz hope Nathan Mbala adds to his collection of goals sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, Toulouse put their faith in Djibril Sidibe to handle the home side defence and double up on his recent strike rate of one goal in six Ligue 1 games.

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Full-time result

Metz claimed all three points two times in their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in seven of the games in this run. Toulouse won three of their last 10 games away, while drawing four and losing three in this series of matches. Metz lost their previous 4 matches. Toulouse 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 one out of the last ten games at home. Toulouse got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Metz have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Toulouse should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Sunday, as Metz only managed one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Toulouse claimed three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Metz have not scored in 3 consecutive meetings with Toulouse.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Metz’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Toulouse’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.