Metz vs Lyon Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Metz vs Lyon Intro

Both Metz and Lyon will be hungry to grab the three points in a Ligue 1 match both clubs will consider themselves having a genuine chance in. Kick off at Stade Saint Symphorien is set for 8:00 PM on Friday February 23, 2024. Ligue 1 enters matchweek 23 with Laszlo Boloni’s hosts in the last position and 17 points. The away side have taken 25 points so far and take up the 11th place with Pierre Sage at the helm. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a difference in fortunes between Metz and Lyon in the Ligue 1 table. The sides are separated by 8 points and 6 places.

Metz vs Lyon Form

Metz need a win here. They have been unable to achieve that in the last five matches and were defeated by Montpellier in the previous round. At the same time, Lyon have now won their last three matches, following the victory over Nice, after having earned zero match points from the matches previous to their recent streak. Whatever the reasons are for poor showing, Metz have only won three points at home in last 5 games, Lyon might have hoped for a better return from their most recent five games played away from home – they have only claimed six points.

Metz vs Lyon H2H

There is a lot of history in this fixture – but not one that Metz will care to remember. Out of 31 matches, Friday’s hosts have only won on 5 times compared to Lyon who have been victories on 21 occasions. There have also been 5 draws down the years. With recent meetings throwing up a very evenly balanced game, Lyon will need to look to its better overall record in this fixture to overcome Metz.

Metz vs Lyon Analysis

Metz lost their last game. Laszlo Boloni’s squad faced Montpellier. Th match ended with a score of 0-3. Now Laszlo Boloni’s men focus on their next opponents, Lyon. Against Montpellier, Metz claimed 46% of the ball. Taking a look at their previous game, Metz has those following stats: 15 shots in attack and 20 shots conceded. Meanwhile, Lyon won their last match. Pierre Sage’s men were up against Nice. At the final wistle, the score board showed 1-0. During their latest meetup with Nice, Lyon took 48% possession. In Lyon previous game, they shot on target 9 times while Pierre Sage’s men conceded 20 shots.

Metz vs Lyon Odds

Lyon is the favourite to win this match between Metz and Lyon according to the bookmakers.