Finished 0 1 Clermont Foot - Metz France Ligue 1 - Stade Gabriel Montpied 3rd Round 
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Clermont vs Metz Top Two Betting Tips
Clermont head into Sunday's French Ligue 1 game against newly promoted Metz in last place and still waiting for their first points. Metz have shown some fight in the first 2 rounds and they will feel they stand a chance of a positive result.
Check out the latest French Ligue 1 predictions at our dedicated Ligue 1 betting tips page.
Over 2.5 Goals
- There had been 3 or more goals in 5 of the last 6 H2Hs.
- Both matches Metz played so far in the league had gone over 2.5 goals.
- Clermont saw 5 of their last 7 home league games produce at least 3 goals.
BTTS
- Both teams have scored in all of the last 6 H2Hs.
- Clermont saw the same thing happen in 4 of their last 6 home games.
- Both matches this season Metz played had BTTS outcomes.
Clermont vs Metz: Bookmakers & Odds
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Clermont vs Metz.
17/04/22 France Ligue 1 LI1 Metz Clermont Foot 1 1 29/08/21 France Ligue 1 LI1 Clermont Foot Metz 2 2 18/01/19 France Ligue 2 LI2 Metz Clermont Foot 1 2 11/08/18 France Ligue 2 LI2 Clermont Foot Metz 2 3 07/03/16 France Ligue 2 LI2 Clermont Foot Metz 2 1 10/12/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Lille Clermont Foot 0 0 D 03/12/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Brest Clermont Foot 3 0 L 29/11/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Montpellier Clermont Foot 1 1 D 25/11/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Lens Clermont Foot 3 0 L 12/11/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Lorient Clermont Foot 0 1 W 10/12/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Brest Metz 1 0 L 03/12/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Lille Metz 2 0 L 26/11/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Lorient Metz 2 3 W 17/11/23 Europe Friendlies Europe Elversberg Metz 1 0 L 12/11/23 France Ligue 1 LI1 Nantes Metz 1 3 W Head to Head
Last Five - Clermont Foot
Last Five - Metz
Clermont odds: 10/11 (1.91) – 59.4%
Draw odds: 31/11 (3.82) – 26.2%
Metz odds: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
As we can see, the bookies see Clermont to be the expected winners in this match, with a 59.40% win probability. For more of our football betting tips, you should check out the Under/Over 2.5 Goals market.
Clermont vs Metz Lineups and Last Match
Clermont
Clermont remain one of only three teams yet to put points on the board. They currently sit last after conceding 6 goals in the first 2 rounds. Last weekend not a bad display was offered on the visit to Reims but despite that, the game was still lost 0-2.
The Lancers will continue to be without the services of their main centre-back Caufriez. He is recovering from an injury and his absence has been felt. Pelmard might start again but he has been awful at the back so far.
Winger Rashani also threatens to miss due to a minor injury. Clermont use him mainly off the bench anyway so this is not such a big issue.
Predicted Lineup – Diaw (GK), Seidu, Wieteska, Pelmard, Zeffane, Gonalons, Gastien, Borges, Cham, Kyei & Allevinah
Metz
Metz earned their first point back in the top flight last weekend. They battled hard to deserve a 2-2 home draw vs Marseille. Metz showed great character as they were reduced to ten men when trailing 0-1 and still found a way to earn a point.
The 7 goals conceded in just 2 games must worry the manager but the attitude had been positive and hopes are that some defensive stability can be found soon.
Forced change in defence will be needed now anyway as Ababacar Lo is serving a ban. Kouao looks set to cover for him. Another problem in defence is related to the left wing-back Udol. The team’s captain has been ill recently and Colin might have to cover for him.
Predicted Lineup – Oukidja (GK), Colin, Traore, Kouao, Cande, Jacques, N’Doram, Maziz, Mbaye, Mikautadze & Sabaly
Starting Lineups
Clermont Foot
Metz
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Grejohn Kyei
Clermont’s top goalscorer from last season Grejohn Kyei netted 76% of his goals in all competitions the previous campaign at home. Considering how poor Clermont had been defensively Kyei must contribute at the other end of the Lancers finally want to earn points.
