Troyes - Metz betting tips and odds

Troyes should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Metz can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

The away team’s chances of winning this Sunday are dubious at best. They are the clear underdogs in a matchup with Troyes, and the fact that they’re the visiting team isn’t making things any easier.

Troyes are coming off from a narrow 2:1 away defeat in the previous round. The home-field disadvantage and a very difficult match-up against Angers SCO ensured that they spent most of the game trailing behind.

It was hard for Metz fans to feel optimistic going into their previous home match. Despite playing on home turf, their opponents Nice were so heavily favoured that even the draw at half time can be considered a minor success for Metz. Ultimately, though, they lost the match hard (0:2).

With just 3 points between them and the relegation zone, the hosts will want to be careful with rough matchups such as this one. We’re too early in the season to call their situation bad, but moving up the table will be a challenge.

The season is right around its midpoint currently, and Metz find themselves in a difficult position. The relegation zone is too close for comfort in their current number 18th table position. Worse yet, they’re the clear underdogs in this matchup.

According to the recent head-to-head records, Troyes already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 2.10 odds on a home win.

The hosts went through a slew of unfortunate injuries recently, rendering some of their players unavailable for the match this Sunday. Hyun-Jun Suk, Youssouf Koné, Tanguy Banhie-Zoukrou will not be playing, though the team is still considered likely to win.

Despite being seen as underdogs by most online bookmakers, the visiting team will be able to give their all this Sunday. They have no reported injuries or suspensions going in, so at least they’ll be able to rely on their best players and strategies.

And Under 2.5 Goals bet may not be the obvious choice, but that may be exactly what makes it good. The 888Sport sportsbook is pricing this fixture at 1.79, which offers substantial betting value. It’s not without risks, of course, but it’s statistically an excellent choice.