Metz vs Saint Etienne Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 31/05/2024, 02:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 31/05/2024 at 09:20 in Ligue 1 Predictions

St. Etienne carry a one-goal lead to Metz in the second leg of the Ligue 1 relegation play-offs final as the teams make one final push for a place in the top flight next season. The game at Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz on Sunday will see the winner pick up the final place in Ligue 1. Metz fell to a late goal in the 80th minute as the first leg on the road ended in a 2-1 defeat. That extended their poor recent form, making it a fifth defeat in a row for the hosts. In fact, they have won just two of their last 11 matches in all competitions, losing eight and drawing one. The challenge is to improve their form at home, which has been equally dire. Metz have failed to win 11 of their last 13 matches at this venue, but even a draw here won’t be sufficient to fuel their ambitions of staying in the top flight.

St. Etienne took an early lead in the first leg and managed to win the leg with an 80th-minute goal. While that extends their recent good form, the visitors know that the tie is far from settled. They have won nine of their last 13 matches in all competitions, drawing and losing two games each. Interestingly, St. Etienne were relegated to Ligue 2 in 2021/22 after a penalty shootout loss in the playoffs to Auxerre. They would be keen to settle the scores in regular time, and even a draw would be enough to do that. Interestingly, they have managed to steer clear of danger on the road, winning four and drawing two of their last eight away matches.