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Metz vs Lille Predictions & Tips - Lille to consolidate top spot in Ligue 1
- Metz vs Lille predictions for Friday’s Ligue 1 match
- The game is being played at 8pm BST at Stade Saint-Symphorien
- Lille have won 8 of their last 9 away matches in Ligue 1
- I am backing Lille to win to nil in Metz
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Lille have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Metz (Getty Images)
Metz vs Lille Predictions
Lille are full of confidence and have a great away record in Ligue 1. I am backing Lille to beat Metz and stay top of the table.
- Metz have lost by 2+ goals in their last 2 matches (Ligue 1).
- Metz have failed to score in their last 2 matches (all competitions).
- Metz have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches against Lille (Ligue 1).
- Lille have won 3 of their last 4 matches against Metz (Ligue 1).
- Lille have won 8 of their last 9 away matches (Ligue 1).
- Lille have kept 6 clean sheets in their last 7 away matches (Ligue 1).
Head to Head
Lille have a 23-18 advantage against Metz with 15 draws in 56 matches.
Lille have won three of the last four meetings including 1-0 at home in September.
Metz Form
Metz have failed to win in their last four matches in Ligue 1. They lost 1-0 against Angers before a 2-2 draw in Lens.
Frédéric Antonetti’s side lost 3-1 at home against Rennes despite playing against 10 men for 40 minutes. Metz were then thrashed 4-0 in Monaco.
Metz took on Monaco again in the Coupe de France on Tuesday. They were outplayed once more in a 0-0 draw, taking it to a penalty shootout where they went down 5-4.
Metz Injuries & Team News
Left back Manuel Cabit is unavailable with striker Ibrahima Niane a few weeks away from returning from injury.
Winger Warren Tchimbembé is out for the rest of the season with a meniscal injury.
Lille Form
Lille sit three points clear of PSG at the top of Ligue 1. They lost 3-0 at PSG in the Coupe de France with a second string side.
Christophe Galtier’s side returned to Ligue 1 with a 2-1 home defeat to Nimes. They couldn’t turn 73% possession into any points at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille’s last match was a crucial 1-0 win at PSG. Jonathan David scored the winner in a game where they were understandably on the back foot for large periods.
Lille Injuries & Team News
Right back Tiago Djaló is suspended.
Right back Zeki Celik and striker Yusuf Yazici tested positive for COVID-19 and are doubtful.
Canadian striker Jonathan David is out with an ankle injury.
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Verdict
Metz are in poor form and come up against a Lille side full of confidence after beating PSG and taking the lead in Ligue 1.
I am backing Lille to continue their great away form with another win on the road.
