Metz vs Clermont Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 08/03/2024, 09:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 10/03/2024 at 01:00 in Ligue 1 Prediction

A bottom-of-the-table clash is on the cards when Metz host Clermont at the Stage Saint-Symphorien in Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash. Clermont are anchored to the foot of the table while Metz are a place above them with a three-point buffer. For both teams, the season’s target is to avoid relegation. Metz’s own quest was boosted with a crucial 2-0 win over Nantes in their most recent outing. A penalty from Georges Mikautadze and a Matthieu Udol strike within two minutes sealed the victory to complete the double over Nantes. The win brought an end to their 11-game winless run in the league that saw them drop into the relegation zone. Metz have a poor home record that has seen them concede in all but one of their Ligue 1 games this season. In those 11 home games, László Bölöni’s men have scored in only five, including the last two.

Clermont are enduring a season to forget that threatens their three-year stay in the top flight. With just 17 points so far, they face a tough task, being seven points below the safety line. Three wins in the league so far, has them as the weakest side in Ligue 1 and their position says as much. Their spot at the bottom of the log has been down to their six-game winless run in the league. Pascal Gastien’s men are coming from a 5-1 humbling at the hands of Marseille last time out. Their lone goal was netted by Bilal Boutobba as they shipped in goals from five different scorers. However, Clermont seem to have found their scoring touch in recent games, despite being the lowest league scorers with 17 goals. This has been the case, especially with their away games where they have scored in four of their last six games.