Metz vs Lille Live Stream, Predictions & Tips – Jonathan David to Fire Lille to Victory in France

Vedran Ostojic

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Last updated: 26 Apr 2024

Vedran Ostojic 26 Apr 2024

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Watch Metz vs Lille live streaming for Sunday’s match
Lille defeated Metz 2-0 earlier this season in Ligue 1
Can the Wolves claim points and stay in the Champions League race?

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Lille beat Metz 2-0 earlier this season (Getty)

Metz vs Lille Preview

Lille are in need of points to stay in the UCL race and I think they have what it takes to beat relegation candidates Metz on Sunday. Their top scorer Jonathan David is also tipped to find the net.

Metz vs Lille Preview
Head to Head
Metz Form
Metz Injuries & Team News
Lille Form
Lille Injuries & Team News

Metz have lost 5 of their last 9 matches.
Lille beat Metz 2-0 earlier this season.
Lille have won 4 of their last 6 matches.
Lille’s Jonathan David has scored 2 goals in his last 3 matches.

Head to Head

Lille have a 17-5 advantage against Metz with 10 draws in 32 matches.

They last met in December 2023, the game being won by Lille 2-0.

Metz Form

Metz were quite successful in the last two rounds in which they collected six points and left the relegation zone, currently sitting in 15th position.

Laszlo Boloni’s side defeated Le Havre 1-0 last weekend, Georges Mikautadze scoring the only goal early in the second half. They had 0.93-0.61 expected goals, 36% possession and 2-4 shots on target in that match.

A bit earlier this month, Metz caused an upset by defeating Lens 2-1 at home, Mikautadze being the hero once again and bagging a brace in the first half.

Metz Injuries & Team News

Winger Ablie Jallow is injured.

Lille Form

Lille’s fantastic streak of three consecutive victories in Ligue 1 has ended last weekend in a 1-0 loss to Monaco where they had 0.99-1.75 expected goals, 56% possession and 13-19 shots.

The mentioned streak includes three straight victories at home against Strasbourg 1-0, Marseille 3-1 and Lens 2-1, Edon Zhegrova and Jonathan David scoring two goals each in these encounters.

The Wolves are still in a good position to fight for the Champions League spot, sitting 4th on the table, just one point short of desired position with eight rounds left to be played.

Also, Lille were recently eliminated in the Conference League quarterfinals by Aston Villa after a penalty shootout. Result on aggregate after two matches was 3-3.

Lille Injuries & Team News

Defender Samuel Umtiti is recovering from knee surgery.

Jonathan David is having another great season, scoring 17 goals in his 29 league appearances.

Verdict

Metz v Lille

Lille won three of their last four league contests and beat Aston Villa at home in the Conference League. The Wolves also beat Metz 2-0 earlier this season, so an away win is tipped.

Lille Win

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