On Sunday, September 14, at 17:15 Central European Time, Metz will face Angers in the fourth round of Ligue 1. Here’s a breakdown of both teams’ performances and our prediction for the match.
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Match Preview
Metz, newly promoted from Ligue 2 this season, is struggling and may face relegation at the end of the year.
In their first three games, Metz lost all matches, with a combined score of 2:7. They had minimal success against Strasbourg (0:1) and Lyon (0:3). Despite a close game against Paris, where they lost 2:3, poor defending cost them.
Angers, on the other hand, have had a better start, earning four points after three matches and currently sitting in eighth place.
In their opening game, Angers secured a 1:0 win over Paris, even while playing a man down, but then lost to PSG by the same score. Their recent match against Rennes resulted in a 1:1 draw. Angers plays defensively, effectively controlling spaces and making the most of counterattacks.
Probable Line-ups
Metz: Fischer, Kouao, Colin, Gbamin, Mboula, Traoré, Stambouli, Deminguet, Tsitaishvili, Maggio, Sabaly
Angers: Koffi, Arcus, Camara, Lefort, Ekomie, Belkhir, Belkebla, Raolisoa, Mouton, Cherif, Peter
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In their last five encounters, Angers have won three times, with one draw and one victory for Metz.
- Metz has yet to win this season.
- Six of Angers’ last seven matches have had two or fewer goals.
Prediction
The match is unlikely to feature many goals. Metz may control possession, which suits Angers’ play style. However, Metz has struggled to convert chances recently. Angers could take advantage of counterattack opportunities to keep the score low. Prediction: total goals under 2.5 at 1.73 odds.