Metz - Lyon prediction and betting tips on February 23, 2024
The 23rd round of the French championship will open with a match at the "Saint-Symphorien" arena, where the local team Metz will host Lyon. Here's the prediction for this match from Dailysports experts.
Metz
Under the helm of Laszlo Bölöni, the team returned to the elite of French football last summer, but they seem destined for relegation at the end of this season. In the previous round, Metz couldn't put up much resistance away against Montpellier, losing 0-3. This defeat marked their fourth loss in the last five Ligue 1 matches, with only one draw in this stretch. Currently, "Les Grenats" sit in the penultimate position in the league table, trailing the safety zone by five points. It's worth noting that Laszlo Bölöni's side has the worst home record in Ligue 1. In 10 matches, Metz has secured only one victory, suffering defeat on six occasions.
Lyon
Under the guidance of Rudi Garcia, Lyon is enduring a rather lackluster season and rightfully resides in the lower half of the Ligue 1 table. However, Lyon has shown signs of improvement in recent rounds, suggesting they can comfortably finish the season without worrying about relegation. In the previous round, the "Lions" secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home against a strong Nice side. Prior to that, they defeated Marseille (1-0) and Montpellier (2-1). Including their victory against Lille in the Coupe de France, Lyon is currently on a four-match winning streak. After 22 rounds, Lyon occupies the 11th position in the championship, with a three-point cushion from the relegation zone.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Lyon couldn't defeat Metz at home, ending the match in a 1-1 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has been successful in the last four encounters between these teams.
- Metz won their last home match against Lyon. However, prior to that, Lyon had won four consecutive matches against Metz.
Metz - Lyon Prediction
Metz has struggled at home, but it's worth noting that they haven't lost by more than one goal to any opponent. Therefore, a prudent bet would be "Lyon to win by one goal or draw," or alternatively, "Metz to win with a handicap (+1.0)" with odds of 1.60.
