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Metz - Clermont Foot
France Ligue 1 - Stade Saint Symphorien
Metz are preparing to host Clermont in the upcoming Ligue 1 round on Sunday, 10 March.
With both teams in the relegation zone, who will get the crucial points to keep their hope of survival alive? Learn more about this game from our Metz vs Clermont prediction and preview, but remember to also check out some of our other Ligue 1 predictions too.
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Metz vs Clermont prediction: A minimal win for the home team
🔥Hot tip
Metz to win
⚽ Correct score prediction
Metz 1-0 Clermont
⬆️⬇️ Total goals prediction
Under 2.5
Key Stats
- Metz have ended their winless streak with a win over Nantes in the last round, while Clermont are without a win in their last six games in the league.
- The last three duels between these two teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Both Metz and Clermont are averaging fewer than 2.50 total goals per game in Ligue 1 this season.
- Metz already beat Clermont in their first duel in the league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Metz the slight favourite
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.50%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at the Metz vs Clermont odds, we can see that the bookies consider Metz as the expected winners. The main reason for this lies in the fact that they have the home-court advantage, although they also enter this game on a positive note after beating Nantes in the last round.
On the other hand, Clermont are in the last place in the standings, three points behind Metz, and they've struggled to get wins this season since they only won three of their 24 games.
Meanwhile, if you're interested in more predictions, check out the latest football betting tips we have for you.
Last five H2Hs: A lot of draws
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Three of the last five duels between Metz and Clermont have ended in draws, including their meeting in Coupe de France in January, which Clermont ultimately won after penalties. Overall, their H2H record is 8-8-5 in favour of Clermont.
Metz preview: Can they build on their win from the last round?
After 10 games without a win, Metz have finally ended this poor run with a victory over Nantes in the last round. That win now puts Metz just five points behind Nantes, who are the first team outside of the relegation zone, but in any case, Metz remain one of the top candidates for relegation.
Kevin N'Doram, Ablie Jallow, and Benjamin Tetteh are on the team's injury list right now.
Predicted Lineup – Oukidja – Van Den Kerkhof, Herelle, Sane, Traore, Udol – Jacques, Nduquidi – Camara – Lamkel Ze, Mikautadze
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W
Clermont Foot
1
Metz
3
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D
SC Bastia
1
Metz
1
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W
Grenoble
0
Metz
3
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W
Paris FC
1
Metz
3
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D
Lorient
0
Metz
0
Clermont preview: The last chance for Clermont?
Given that Clermont are currently last in the standings and eight points behind the first team outside of the relegation zone, they need a win in this game to keep their hopes of survival alive. Given that they've only won once in the last 13 games in Ligue 1, that seems like a tall order for them.
Meanwhile, Maxime Gonalons and Grejohn Kyei are out with injuries, while Maximiliano Caufriez is suspended.
Predicted Lineup – Diaw – Pelmard, Matsima, Ogier, Borges – Keita, Magnin – Allevinah, Cham, Virginius – Nicholson
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L
Metz
3
Clermont Foot
1
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L
AC Ajaccio
1
Clermont Foot
0
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L
Lorient
3
Clermont Foot
2
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D
Laval
1
Clermont Foot
1
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W
Martigues
0
Clermont Foot
1
Player to watch: Georges Mikautadze
The Georgian forward was crucial for Metz last season in Ligue 2 to help them earn promotion and while he only has four goals in Ligue 1 this season, he scored them in just 10 appearances.
Will Mikautadze be the first to score?
While the sample size is far from big enough, three of Mikautadze's four goals were the first in the match. In fact, he scored in the last two matches in a row, both times he was the first goalscorer.
