Montpellier vs Metz Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Montpellier vs Metz Intro

Inching towards the final rounds in this Ligue 1 season, both Montpellier and Metz are in desperate need of points. Both teams are in the bottom places in the Ligue 1. A win for either side could go a long way in their quest for survival. This game is due for kick off on Sunday February 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Ligue 1 enters matchweek 22 with Michel Der Zakarian’s hosts in the last position and 19 points. The away side have taken 17 points so far and take up the 17th place with Laszlo Boloni at the helm. Heading past the midway point of the Ligue 1 season, Montpellier and Metz sit 2 places and 2 points apart.

Montpellier vs Metz Form

Montpellier are yet to win a game in last 5 matches and have missed another chance against Lyon, having picked up only 2 points in the last five games. In the meantime, Metz would probably prefer to forget their last five matches. The draw with Marseille meant that they are still without a win. Looking at last five games at home, Montpellier doesn’t have a very good record. They have only won 4 points from a possible 15. Metz have not really done that well away from home lately, picking up just 4 points from 5 games.

Montpellier vs Metz H2H

Although Metz is playing away from home today, it has a much better track record in this fixture. It has won 11 of the 25 meetings, with Montpellier only managing to take the spoils on 6 occasions. What makes the upcoming match even more interesting is the fact that in the last six H2H meetups both teams have won the same number of matches – 2.

Montpellier vs Metz Analysis

In their last game, Montpellier suffered a loss and received no points. Lyon was the opponent of Michel Der Zakarian’s men. After 90 minutes, the score was 1-2. This week Montpellier will be thinking about one thing only, Metz. Against Lyon, Montpellier claimed 43% of ball possession. In terms of shots on goal, Montpellier struck a total of 17 shots in attack while in defence conceding 18 shots to Lyon. Meanwhile, Metz earned 1 point from the drawn match. In that match, Laszlo Boloni’s men faced Marseille. After 90 minutes, the score was 1-1. In their match against Marseille, Metz had the following ball possession : 34%. In front of goal, Metz delivered 7 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 16 shots to their opponents Marseille.

Montpellier vs Metz Odds

Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Montpellier and Metz is Montpellier.