Lorient will host Metz at the Stade du Moustoir in their upcoming Ligue 1 fixture on April 9th. Check out the match preview, prediction, odds, and how to watch the game.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Lorient win – 1.78
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – 1X and Both to score – Yes – 2.28
With Metz’s latest results in consideration, the bookies have the hosts as favorites to win this game.
In addition, Lorient haven’t lost any of their last 2 home fixtures. Meanwhile, the guest are winless in their previous 5 away games, with 3 defeats and 2 draws.
Even though Lorient are favorites for us to win this game, we also believe that Metz will manage to score at least one goal.
These teams have managed to exchange goals in their last four meetings. Moreover, the last 4 head to head matches have seen over 2.5 goals.
Coming into this match, Lorient were defeated against Nice (2:1). They have failed to move away from the danger zone.
Les Merles, with 31 points, are in 16th position, just two points above 18th-placed Clermont.
Moreover, with 6 matches left in the championship, Lorient will seek to get 3 points in this match, as they will face a team at the bottom of the standings.
C’est terminé à Nice !
Les Merlus s’inclinent en fin de rencontre (2-1). pic.twitter.com/exK1Kx91FN— FC LORIENT ? (@FCLorient)
On the other hand, the visitors’ poor run of results continues, and they have now gone 11 fixtures without a win, with 5 draws and 6 defeats. The last time they earned a win away match was January 16 against Reims.
In addition, Les Grenats sit in last place on 24 points, 6 points off St Etienne. It can be said that the upcoming match against Lorient could be their last opportunity to save their place in Ligue 1.
Match Facts
- Lorient have scored in 3 straight matches.
- The hosts have won 8 of their last 10 home fixtures against Metz in all competitions
- Metz have failed to win their last 11 league games
Head to Head
- LI1: Mets 4:1 Lorient (12/12/21)
- LI1: Lorient 2:1 Metz (16/05/21)
- LI1: Metz 3:1 Lorient (04/10/20)
Safe Bets
It is safe to say that the hosts will score the first in this match. This bet has odds of 1.57 at Vbet.
Lorient vs Metz Team News
Lorient’s squad will miss only 4 players due to injuries. Morel with calf injury, Le Fee with muscle injury, Laporte tendon injury and Diarra with muscle injury.
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— Fc Metz ☨ (@FCMetz)
Midfielder Manuel Cabit is sidelined with an unknown injury for Metz. Also in defense, Fabien Centonze suffered a thigh injury. Matthieu Udol is set to miss the match due to a knee injury. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Niane is suspended.
Lorient vs Metz Predicted Lineups
Lorient: Dreyer, Mendes, Laporte, Petrot, Le Goff, Jenz, Abergel, Innocent, Lauriente, Moffi, Soumano
Metz: Caillard; Bronn, Kana-Biyik, Jemerson; Delaine, Amadou, N’Doram, Cande, Sarr; De Preville, Lamkel Ze
Most Popular FAQ for Lorient vs Metz
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last game between these two teams ended in a draw 2:2 in September 2021
Where will this match be played?
Saturday’s match will be played at Stade Louis II
Where to watch?
DAZN, Amazon Prime Video
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Lorient vs Metz
Single: WonLigue 118:00/20 aprLorient vs MetzBet: Lorient winto:50% players believe that this bet will win!Single: Lost18:00/20 aprLorient vs MetzBet: 1X and Both to score - Yesto:50% players believe that this bet will win!