Metz vs Lyon Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 23/02/2024, 09:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 23/02/2024 at 09:23 in Ligue 1 Predictions

An upbeat Lyon will present a tough task for Metz, who are looking to steer clear of relegation trouble. This Ligue 1 match is to be played at the Stade Municipal Saint-Symphorien on Friday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 17th with 17 points, while the visitors remain 11th with 25 points. Metz still have a five-point gap to cover, as they remain deep inside the relegation zone. That gap looks tough to make up based on current form, as the hosts have been struggling for points lately. Since the start of last December, they have won a single point in the league across nine league games. This sequence has seen them lose eight games, denying them any momentum in their league season. It doesn’t help their cause much that even at home, they have lost their last four league games in a row.

Lyon seem to have buried the horrors of a disastrous start to the season, slowly climbing up the ladder. They start this round just outside the top half, and on current form, they look favourites to notch up another win. That confidence stems from their recent form, where they won six of the last eight league games, losing just two. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw during that poor start to the season that Lyon have had. They can now go a step further and post a win on this trip, although their recent form on the road has been erratic. Lyon have won two and lost three of their last five league games, but four wins from five competitive away trips suggest that the worst is over for Lyon.