Metz vs Saint-Etienne Soccer Betting Picks

Metz vs Saint-Etienne Soccer Betting PicksSunday, Metz receives Saint-Etienne on the occasion of a meeting of the 8th day of Ligue 2. The two teams hope to take points in order to switch to the first part of the table.

Metz vs Saint-Etienne Soccer Betting Picks

Used to playing maintenance when it is present in the elite, FC Metz succeeded in its bet to keep its place in Ligue 1 last year by obtaining 15th place in the standings. Clumsy with 3 defeats suffered during the first 3 days of the championship, the Garnets have then regained the hair of the beast since with victories obtained against Reims (2-1) and Lorient (3-1), and draws hanging in Marseille ( 1-1) and in Angers last week (1-1). In the standings, Frédéric Antonetti’s players are currently in 14th place.

For its part, Saint-Etienne finds itself in 10th position in this Ligue 1 with 10 points on the clock. Fortunately for them, the Greens were able to capitalize on the first 3 days by winning 3 successes. But since then, Forez players have significantly reduced the pace with only one point taken in 4 games. Claude Puel’s players have also lost their last 3 games against Rennes (0-3), Lens (2-0) and Nice (1-3) last week. Dominated in the first act, they reacted well in the second period but were unable to reverse the trend.

The workforce for Metz vs Saint-Etienne

For Metz, the important midfielders N’Doram and Fofana, the striker Ambrose, the young midfielder Traoré, the damaged left side of the Cabit road, the rookie Vagner and especially the striker Niane, author of 6 of the 7 goals of his team since the start of the season, are all in the infirmary. Against Angers, it was the Senegalese midfielder Nguette who unlocked his counter.

The Greens will be deprived of full-backs Gabriel Silva, Maçon and Debuchy, winger Nordin and striker Abi. In addition, the former executives Boudebouz and Ruffier squat the loft. On the other hand, defender Kolodziejczak, midfielder Neyou and striker Khazri are expected to return from suspension. For his first with his new club, the Greek international defender Retsos proved to his advantage. Against Nice, the young Adli scored his 1st goal of the season.

The probable compositions for Metz vs Saint-Etienne:

Metz: Oukidja – Centonze, Bronn, Boye, Udol – Pajot, Tchimbembe, Angban – Boulaya, Nguette, Yade.
Saint-Etienne: Moulin – Sow, Moukoudi, Retsos – Monnet-Paquet, Camara, Youssouf, Bouanga – Aouchiche – Krasso, Hamouma.

Key points for the match Metz vs Saint-Etienne

Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
The meeting will take place with a limited number of spectators.

Metz vs Saint-Etienne Soccer Betting Picks

Despite the defeat against Nice, Saint-Etienne delivered a good reaction in the second half on which the team could rely to bring back at least one point of this meeting against an opponent very weakened offensively. Draw or win Saint-Etienne!

Betting Picks: Draw or Saint-Etienne
Odds: 1.52

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