Angers have a chance to grab what would feel to be a rare three points in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon when they host rock-bottom Metz at the Stade Raymond-Kopa. Indeed, they have struggled to get points in recent matches, but are still in 11th place in the table.
While Metz are bottom though, there is still plenty of time left in the season to turn their fortunes around. However, the visitors are currently eight points away from safety in total, and their situation is admittedly looking bleak right now.
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Angers vs Metz prediction: Both clubs' winless runs to continue?
Key stats
- Both teams have lost three of their last four games in all competitions.
- Both are also among the five lowest scorers in Ligue 1.
- Angers are unbeaten in four home H2Hs, winning three of them.
Correct score prediction: Angers 1-1 Metz
With both sides struggling to pick up wins in recent games, we can see them playing out a draw here. We are not expecting too many goals either, as they are also both among the lowest scorers in the division.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Angers favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Angers have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, both a draw and a Metz win on their travels are rated at the same percentage.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Today’s betting tips page for more of our Ligue 1 predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: Angers strong at home
As mentioned before, Angers are unbeaten in the last four meetings between the two sides on home soil, winning three of them. This suggests they should be confident of getting a positive result here.
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Angers preview: Cherif injured
Sidiki Cherif, who has been linked with a potential move away from Angers before the January transfer window shuts, is unfortunately injured for Angers. The hosts do not have too many other concerns in their squad though.
Predicted lineup: Koffi (GK); Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie; Belkdim, Belkebla; Harouna, Mouton, van den Boomen & Allevinah
Last five results:
- Paris FC 0-0 Angers
- Angers 2-5 Marseille
- Angers 4-1 Nantes
- Le Havre 2-1 Angers
- Les Herbiers 0-1 Angers
Metz preview: Sane a doubt
Sadibou Sane is a doubt for Metz with injury. However, there are no other fresh concerns for the visitors outside of those with longer-term injuries.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK); Kouao, Gbamin, Yegbe, Colin; Deminguet, Toure; Traore, Hein, Diallo & Tsitaishvili
Last five results:
- Metz 2-5 Lyon
- Strasbourg 2-1 Metz
- Metz 0-4 Montpellier
- Loreient 1-1 Metz
- Biesheim 0-3 Metz
Player to watch: Amine Sbai
In the absence of star man Sherif, Angers will surely look to Amine Sbai for inspiration on the pitch. Indeed, he has scored two goals in his last three appearances for the club, and so poses a major threat to Metz.