Wednesday evening, FC Metz receives Bordeaux on behalf of the 18th day of Ligue 1. The two formations will want to take points in order to replace themselves in the first half of the table.
Metz vs Bordeaux Soccer Betting Picks – Ligue 1
Regularly used to taking the elevator in recent years, FC Metz has the main ambition to stabilize in Ligue 1 and it seems rather well on the way to doing so. Maintained without any problem last year, the Moselle club is now in 10th place in the standings with a completely correct total of 23 points. Rigorous before the holidays, the Garnets took a point in Strasbourg (2-2) before dropping Montpellier (0-2) then Lens (2-0). On the other hand, they had less success against a Rennes in the form (1-0) in the last match.
Palme d’Or for irregularity for a number of seasons now, Bordeaux has not changed its habits on this exercise and occupies a place in the soft underbelly of the standings, in 13th place, with an unflattering record of 6 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in 17 days. In the hard in the month of December, the Girondins have lost 3 times in the last 4 days. Dominated by Lille (2-1) then Saint-Etienne (1-2), Jean-Louis Gasset’s men were able to regain the air a little by winning in Strasbourg (0-2). But during their last outing, they were largely dominated at home by Reims (1-3).
The workforce for Metz vs Bordeaux
Frederic Antonetti still has to deal with the absence of the accident victim from the Cabit road, his friend N’Doram, the long-time injured striker Niane, the Udol side, and the experienced Pajot. In addition, the very good Nguette is also on the floor and Boulaya has tested positive for covid.
For Bordeaux, the defender Koscielny is back but another former international Ben Arfa (2 goals, 4 assists) has taken his place in the infirmary. A big blow for the Girondins given the importance of the player since his arrival. Also, note the absences of substitutes Mexer and Pundjé. On the other hand, the very good Kalu, the defensive midfielder Otavio and the criticized De Préville are operational again.
The probable compositions for Metz vs Bordeaux:
Metz: Oukidja – Centonze, Bronn, Kouyaté, Boye, Delaine – Gueye, Angban, Maïgba, Yade – Leya.
Bordeaux: Costil – Sabaly, Baysse, Pablo, Benito – Otavio, Basic – Oudin, Adli, Hwang – Maja
The key point for the match Metz vs Bordeaux
This meeting will be played behind closed doors.
Metz vs Bordeaux Soccer Betting Picks
FC Metz is capable of causing a lot of problems for their opponents this season and they could lose new points in Bordeaux, deprived of Ben Arfa, on Wednesday. Metz victory or draw!
Betting Picks: Victory Metz or draw and under 3.5 goals
Odds: 1.61
