Our betting analysts at Ace Football preview the Ligue 1 round 17 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Metz and offer team news, stats, facts and the best betting suggestions for the match.
With little to lose, Metz aim to spring a surprise, when faced with current Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain this coming Wednesday at Parc des Princes.
The Parisians enjoy the view from the top of the Ligue 1 table with 37 points after 16 matches. Metz find themselves positioned as number 14 in the Ligue 1 with 16 points following 16 rounds.
Form: Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz
Paris Saint-Germain Form
Aiming to remain unbeaten, Paris Saint-Germain managed to beat Nantes 2-1, before drawing 1-1 with Borussia Dortmund. Most recently, they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Lille. Paris Saint-Germain have been in potent form at Parc des Princes, winning no less than five of the past six Ligue 1 matches here. They also hammered in 19 goals, while letting in six as they also lost once.
Metz Form
Metz lost their previous three matches by 2-0 against Lille, 0-1 against Brest, and 0-1 against Montpellier. Metz, meanwhile, won twice, while they’ve drawn one and lost three in their last six away in the Ligue 1.
Betting stats for Paris Saint-Germain and Metz
Here are some interesting betting-relevant facts based on the data from the last couple of matches that Paris Saint-Germain and Metz played across all competitions.
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored in the last 12 matches in a row
- Paris Saint-Germain have won 9 of the last 11 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Paris Saint-Germain have scored in the last 10 home matches in a row
- In 10 of the last 12 Paris Saint-Germain matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Paris Saint-Germain have won 7 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- Metz have lost 3 of the last 4 matches without scoring a goal
- Metz have conceded in 13 of the last 15 matches
- Metz have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- Metz have conceded in the last 7 away matches in a row
- In 7 of the last 9 Metz away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz
It has been a great season for Kylian Mbappe so far as he currently has 16 goals on his account during this season. He also hit the net six times in his last six games, leaving Paris Saint-Germain hoping he delivers against Metz on Wednesday as well. Siding with him to score in the upcoming game seems like a reasonable choice.
Popular betting markets: Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz
Full-time result
Paris Saint-Germain have beaten Metz in eight consecutive home league meetings. At Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain racked up eight wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments, drew one and lost one. Metz won four of their previous 10 away, drew one and lost five times.
Both teams to score
Metz have failed to score in three consecutive games. Paris Saint-Germain have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. Metz scored the first goal of the game in five of their last 10 games. Paris Saint-Germain have scored in eight consecutive home meetings with Metz.
Total goals
Paris Saint-Germain scored at least once in their previous nine Ligue 1 matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Paris Saint-Germain’s last ten matches in all tournaments. They banged in an average of 2.2 goals on the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in four of the last ten outings for Metz, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Metz conceded a goal in their last six Ligue 1 matches.
Recommended tip: Paris Saint-Germain vs Metz
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Paris Saint-Germain 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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