Troyes vs Metz Prediction & Tips
Troyes and Metz meet at the Stade de l’Aube in a match for the 26th round of Ligue 1. Troyes won away by (0-1) the last time they faced in this edition of the league on 09-29-2017 . The history of recent direct clashes between these two teams indicates total balance as there has been 1 win for each team in the last 2 games. In this match the house factor may play an important role, since the Troyes presents significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Analysis of Troyes
After 7 wins, 3 draws and 14 losses, the home team is in 19th place, having won 24 points. In the last match, they lost with Strasbourg away by (2-1), after in the previous game to have lost out in a game against Toulouse, by (1-0). This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 2 draws and 10 losses as a visitor; against 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in his stadium. For the championship, the Troyes won 16 points out of 30 possible, after 5 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 10 games that played in his stadium. In the matches played in their championship stadium, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 ‘was 0-0, which occurred in 5 of their 12 matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games in this competition. In his home matches there is a tendency towards few goals, since 7 of his last 12 matches in the competition finished with Less than 1.5 goals. In 24 games in this competition, he suffered the first goal 11 times and never managed to turn the score. There are 1 periods in the last 12 home games in this competition: he scored 4 of his 11 goals in the minutes (46’-60 ‘).
Troyes return to play at home for the French Championship after two consecutive away from their fans, having the chance to score their second consecutive win, and thus try to start a reaction. In the last round, the team played a balanced game against Strasbourg, but left much to be desired in defensive terms and allowed the opponent to open 2×0 in less than five minutes, only managing to cash in on the additions of the final stage. As it has been possible to notice in the last rounds, the offensive sector has not been performing satisfactorily, and is now among the seven worst in the competition, in addition to being the least complete. The club also is in possession of the ball, since it has the worse average of the championship in that question. The 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1 should be the scheme adopted for this duel, with Traoré on the left-hand side.
Metz Analysis
The visiting team is currently in 20th place with 18 points, after 5 wins, 3 draws and 17 losses. In the penultimate match, he lost out to Olympique de Marseille by (6-3). In the last match, lost at home to Montpellier by (0-1). This is a team that maintains the income when it plays outside of its stadium, because in the last 30 games it registers 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses as a visitor; against 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in his stadium. In the last 10 away games, Metz have won 2, 2 draws and 6 defeats, having won 8 points out of 30. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 games but his attack has scored regularly as he has scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 25 games in this competition, he only managed 1 turn on the scoreboard in 17 games in which he conceded the first goal. In the last 12 away games for this competition there is 1 period that stands out: scored 5 of his 11 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).
Metz continue to make a disastrous campaign in this edition of the French Championship, and plays in that exhibition the first of two consecutive games away from their fans, which can mean negative results, according to what the club has been presenting until then. In their last confrontation, the team did not have a bad performance, but suffered a goal still in the first half and could not react, thus accumulating another setback in the home. Although he suffered a loss for the minimum score in that round, the penultimate clash made it clear that the defensive system has been one of the team’s major problems as it is the second most leaked in the competition. Playing away from home, the club won only 8 of the 36 points played, and in that condition was not leaked on two occasions. Several formations have been tested by the technical Hantz, who should not have great problems to climb the eleven starts.
Troyes – Metz FREE TIPS
Troyes – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / NO @ 1.80
UNDER 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
