Metz - Lorient predictions

Metz are not exactly firm favourites to register three points in this game but we still believe they will manage to defeat Lorient. The odds of 2.34 might sound a bit risky but we still trust hosts can come out on top in the end.

At 3.53 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Lorient are well aware of it themselves.

A Nice defeat away from home at a game they expected to lose heavily is not exactly a big disappointment for Metz. They managed to keep their rivals at bay for 45 minutes and only allow one goal to seal their fate after the break.

Lorient’s previous round was a home match against Le Havre which ended in a draw. The scores were equal at half-time as well, which was quite surprising given the 3.25 odds on a home win.

The home team’s tendency to see their defence crumble under the pressure of away games is worrying – they conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 away games. The fact that they’re at Stade Saint-Symphorien this Sunday makes things easier for them, but not by a lot.

Lorient’s defence seems to be their most prominent weakness at the moment. Having allowed 10 goals in their previous 3 games, it might be a good time to look at Over 3.5 Goals betting markets when it comes to their next match.

The season is not going spectacularly well for Metz, and fans are hoping that this will spur them towards better results. With a 15th table position, they are just 1 point away from the dreaded relegation zone. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of time to make a stronger impression.

Lorient have only one goal right now – to get out of the relegation zone, and quickly. Doing so is easier said than done, however, with a very difficult matchup at Metz in their way. There’s close to half the season ahead of them, but this time can go by quickly if they’re not careful.

It will be interesting to see if Lorient manage to beat this odds in this, the second clash with Metz this season. The first time around they lost with to a 1-point difference.

To make things even more difficult for the visitors, they’ve had an unfortunate run of injuries recently. Quentin Boisgard, Benjamin Mendy, Tosin Aiyegun have all been put out of contention, leaving the team’s coach with a more limited set of options at his disposal.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 2.58, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.