Metz vs Lille Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 06/08/2021, 00:18  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 06/08/2021 at 00:22 in Ligue 1 Predictions

Lille start the defence of their Ligue 1 title with an away game at Metz, who will be looking to better their 10th place finish last season. Metz have had a good preseason and finish strongly, with three straight wins and two clean sheets, which builds their confidence going into the new campaign. The level of toughness, however, goes up against Lille, a team they haven’t beaten in their last five meetings. Metz have lost four of five meetings with Lille. One win only in their last 11 league matches doesn’t help their confidence. In six of their last 10 matches across all competitions, Metz haven’t scored more than a goal. Last season, they didn't score a lot in the league, managing 44 goals in 38 matches. Among the teams that finished in the top 10, they were the lowest scorers.

Lille are also not the best scorers around and most of their success in recent times is built on a strong defence. Last season, they were the lowest scorers among the top four teams but had the best defence in the league after conceding 23 in 38 matches. They head to this game straight from a 1-0 win over PSG in the French Super Cup. Lille haven’t had the best results in preseason, winning just one of four and losing two, but their win over PSG in the season curtain raiser is an indication that they are still a formidable side. In six of their last 10 league matches, they kept clean sheets and failed to score more than a goal in five of the 10 games.