Metz will be seeking for another victory after defeating Paris FC 1-4 in Ligue 2. Georges Mikautadze (12′, 23′, 82′) and Lamine Gueye (63′) scored for FC Metz. Paris FC’s scoring was Morgan Guilavogui (28′). László Bölöni’s FC Metz have scored 8 goals in their previous six matches, at an average of 1.33 goals per match.
Niort drew 1-1 with Nîmes in Ligue 2. Niort’s lone name on the scoresheet was Moataz Zemzemi (54′). Nîmes’ goal came from Malik Tchokounté (27′). Niort’s offensive players have been goalless in their last six games, scoring an unimpressive total of four.
Event details:
- NAME: Metz – Chamois Niortais
- DATE: 26 Dec 2022
- TIME: 20:00 UTC
- VENUE: Stade Saint Symphorien, Metz, France
Prediction
For this encounter, we believe that FC Metz will be in command for lengthy periods of time and will be able to convert a number of the opportunities that they produce. Niort, on the other hand, will have a difficult time finding the net, though we believe they will end up scoring. As a result, we believe FC Metz will win by a comfortable 3-1 margin at the end of the game.
Head to head
Looking back at their most recent head-to-head meetings, we can see that Metz has won three of them and Niort has won one, with two being drawn. During this time, they scored a total of 14 goals, with Les Grenats scoring ten and Les Chamois scoring four. The average number of goals scored each game is 2.33. The previous league meeting between the two was Ligue 2 match day 29 on 15/03/2019, which ended Niort 0-3 FC Metz. Arnaud Baert served as the official referee.
Lineup
Metz squad is:
- Forwards: Amadou Dia Ndiaye, Georges Mikautadze, Ibrahima Niane, Youssef Maziz, Cheick Tidiane Sabaly, Anthony Musaba, Lenny Joseph
- Midfielders: Habib Maïga, Kévin N’Doram, Ablie Jallow, Amine Bassi, Danley Jean Jacques, Lamine Gueye, Maidine Douane, Joseph N’Duquidi
- Defenders: Fali Candé, Koffi Kouao, Boubakar Kouyaté, Sofiane Alakouch, Ismaël Traoré, Aboubacar Lô, Matthieu Udol
- Goalkeepers: Marc-Aurele Caillard, Alexandre Oukidja, Ousmane Ba, Alexis Mirbach
Chamois Niortais squad is:
- Forwards: Kevin Rocheteau, Godwin Bentil, Tyron Tormin, Ryan Bakayoko
- Midfielders: Bilal Boutobba, Yanis Merdji, Samy Benchama, Nacim El Hassani, Charles Kabore, Moataz Zemzemi, Junior Olaitan, Amadou Sagna, Samuel Renel, Parfait Endong Bilias, Parfait Endong
- Defenders: Lenny Vallier, Bradley Matufueni M’bondo, Ibrahima Sory Conté, Bryan Passi, Guy-Marcelin Kilama, Joris Moutachy, Dylan Durivaux, Tao Sako
- Goalkeepers: Mathieu Michel, Yanis Maronne, Jean Louchet
Betting tips
According to the bookmakers’ odds on the 90-minute outcome market, a win for FC Metz is available for 1.75, a draw is 3.68, and a win for Niort is available for 4.82. They are the finest of the returns available right now. For this match, our expert partners predict over 1.5 goals.
Where to watch
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