Metz - Monaco predictions

A home win is not something we would recommend betting on at the odds of 5.43 – but you’re probably aware of that already. It would take a miracle for Metz to pull off even a draw, let alone a win as underdogs.

The odds are clearly leaning in the away team’s favour, though the difference is by no means insurmountable. Metz will have to give their all to come out on top, though, while Monaco merely have to make sure not to make major mistakes.

Metz are coming off from a Reims away defeat in the last round of the Ligue 1. It was a difficult game for them but it’s fair to say they managed to beat the odds in a way. Having been made overwhelming underdogs, they weren’t really expected to hold the terms level for the entire 45 minutes and go down with only a one-goal difference.

A frustrating Ligue 1 match is behind Monaco. They were installed as firm favourites to beat Lorient last time out - 1.40. Nevertheless, they failed to do so as they were forced to settle for a draw. Both at halftime and after the final whistle (2:2).

Monaco seem to be effective no matter the circumstances. They’ve recorded over 5 goals scored over their previous 3 matches as visitors – a situation in which most teams tend to struggle.

Well within the relegation zone, Metz begin to sweat. Their Ligue 1 status is under doubt and Monaco are coming to Stade Saint-Symphorien this Saturday to rub salt into their wounds. With 5.43 betting odds for a home win, it’s highly unlikely the hosts will be able to avoid anything other than another defeat.

Down by 13 points behind the leaders, Monaco are getting ready to make an additional push in the title chase. Currently in 3rd place, they are holding a Champions League spot but with more than enough games to be played until the end of the season, they are not ready to give up the fight.

Looking back at the track record for this matchup, it’s easy to justify the favourable betting odds for Monaco winning. They already defeated Metz earlier in the season, and are likely to do so again.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.76 odds offered at 1xbet.