The quest for back-to-back home wins for the first time this season sees Metz host OGC Nice at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday, 9 November, with the visitors looking to end their two-back losing streak.
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Metz vs Nice prediction: First win in four H2Hs for the Maroons?
Key stats
- Metz have won successive Ligue 1 fixtures without conceding.
- The hosts have won just once at home all season (W1, D2, L2).
- Nice are on a two-match losing streak across all competitions.
- The Eaglets have won just once in seven away competitive clashes this term.
Correct score prediction: Metz 1-1 Nice
Metz endured a terrible start to the new season, going winless until matchday nine, but soon found their footing with back-to-back wins against Lens and Nantes – surprisingly without conceding once. Stephane Le Mignan’s men now have the chance to secure three consecutive wins for the first time since 2021.
Nice, meanwhile, are experiencing a drop in form after back-to-back defeats to PSG and then SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League last matchday. Moreover, Franck Haise’s side have been dismal away from home, losing four of their last six competitive trips.
While Metz have the momentum on their side, Nice undoubtedly have the better technical quality of the two sides. However, due to the visitors’ poor form, we see this one ending in a close draw.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Nice the slight favourites
- HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Metz will look to avoid getting back to losing ways after winning two games on the trot for the first time this season, but bookies price the Grenats to succumb here on home turf. The hosts are backed by 23/10 (3.30) odds, suggesting a 30.3% probability of success.
Nice will aim to get their away form rolling, having lost in Paris last time out. Nice are the concrete favourites, with 21/20 (2.05) odds – which implies a 48.7% chance of winning away at Metz.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can Metz keep Nice at bay?
Nice have won each of their last three meetings with Metz without conceding a goal. Les Aiglons now stand the chance to win three successive away H2Hs for the first time in their history.
France Ligue 1 27/01/24
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France Ligue 1 07/10/23
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France Ligue 1 23/01/22
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France Ligue 1 27/11/21
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France Ligue 1 21/02/21
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Metz preview: Can they capitalise on their home advantage?
Fode Ballo-Toure, Joseph Mangondo, Malick Mbaye, Pape Sy and Urie Mboula are the five names missing for Metz.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Kouao, Gbamin, Yegbe, Colin, Toure, Deminguet, Tsitaishvili, Hein, Sane & Diallo
Last five matches:
- Nantes 0-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Metz 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Lille 6-1 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 4-0 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Metz 0-3 Marseille (Ligue 1)
Nice preview: First win in three games?
The visitors also have five names sidelined: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Moise Bombito, Dante, Terem Moffi and Youssouf Ndayishimiye.
Predicted lineup: Diouf (GK), Mendy; Bah, Oppong, Abdi, Boudaoui, Vanhoutte, Ndombele, Sanson, Gouveia & Boga
Last five matches:
- Nice 1-3 Freiburg (UEFA Europa League)
- PSG 1-0 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nice 2-0 Lille (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 1-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Celta Vigo 2-1 Nice (UEFA Europa League)
Player to watch: Gauthier Hein
Metz’s first win of the season arrived thanks to Hein’s outstanding MOTM performance in the 2-0 win over Lens, in which he also picked up a red card, thus missing out the trip to Nantes. He will now return to the starting eleven with the hope to replicate his display that earned the hosts their maiden win this term.