Lyon vs Metz Prediction & Tips
Problems in the stands forced the suspension of Lyon’s cup match during the week against Paris FC, which adds reasons why he wants to say “Au revoir” to 2021. After fighting for the title in the last campaign, the Lyon now faces the prospect of going into the winter break in the bottom half of the Ligue 1 standings after drawing 0-0 against Lille on the final matchday.
Being affected by injuries, Lyon must try to avoid what happened when they received a visit from their rival on duty last season (P 1-0), although they won without conceding goals on the previous occasion in which both teams met in this stadium. You’ll also want to forget that recent 2-1 loss to Reims here, and it was just Lyon’s first loss at home since May (G4, E3), but it’s been almost two years since they last lost league commitments. consecutive at home.
A Metz win could see them finish the year out of the relegation zone after beating Lorient 4-1 in their last Ligue 1 game. That was their third straight league game that had over 3.5 goals, so There has been a lot of action despite it all and, encouragingly, he now has seven more points than he had after 18 games in the last season in which he was relegated from Ligue 1.
As only one of Metz’s seven league matches played away from home has ended in a draw (G2, P4), and the two clubs have not been evenly matched in Lyon since August 2000 (Metz: G2, P11), play All or nothing could be the visitor’s key to obtaining the three points. They might need to get back to work early as Metz are yet to score after the 75th minute playing on rival soil this Ligue 1 season.
Players to watch: Lucas Paquetá was the first player to score for Lyon with three of their last four league goals, while Farid Boulaya (MET) scored and provided an assist against Lorient.
Highlight: Lyon have not lost in their last five league games played before the winter break (W3, E2).
Lyon – Metz FREE TIPS
Lyon – Win @ 1.35
