Strasbourg vs Metz FC Prediction: Can Metz handle the pressure?

Strasbourg and Metz FC will play against each other in the 33rd round of the league campaign. At the moment, a win is important for both clubs, but even more so for Metz FC who are in the playoff spot. Both clubs have not had the best results in their previous games and this is a chance for them to end the season on a high. 

Strasbourg have lost the last 3 games in a row which makes a win here an absolute necessity. While Metz have lost back-to-back games.

According to the table, Strasbourg is in 13th with 36 points while Metz are 16th with 29 points.

Strasbourg are hoping to end the season with some good results and a win against Metz FC is surely the way to go. And while Strasbourg are 7 points clear of the relegation zone, it's still in their best interests to push for a higher finish on the table. Strasbourg have been poor in their last 5 league games, as we can see they had 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats. And their season's record is 9 wins, 9 draws and 14 defeats. 

Strasbourg's last defeat was against Le Havre and the game ended 3-1. Strasbourg conceded the opening goal in the 24th minute and then conceded the second in the 65th minute. Strasbourg managed to pull one goal back in the 86th minute through Frederic Guilbert in the 86th minute but Le Havre scored yet another goal in the 96th minute. According to stats, Strasbourg had 61% possession, 3 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. 

Metz FC will do all they can to win the remaining 2 games of the season as their survival depends on it. They are currently in the relegation playoff spot and 3 points ahead of Lorient in 17th place. Metz FC have lost back-to-back games and consequently in their last 5 league games, they had 2 wins and 3 defeats. Their season stats are: 8 wins, 5 draws and 19 defeats.

Metz FC lost their last game against Stade Rennes by 3-2. Metz won the first half 2-1, courtesy of goals from Georges Milkautadze (17’) and Pape Diallo (45’). Unfortunately in the second half, they conceded twice by the 93rd minute and also lost Georges Milkautadze to a red card in the 95th minute. According to stats, Metz had 35% possession, 4 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. 

In the last 20 meetings between Metz FC and Strasbourg, Strasbourg won 7 matches while Metz also won 7 and 6 matches ended in a draw.

It's going to be tense between these 2 clubs because they are both very interested in getting a win. Strasbourg are the obvious favorites but I won't rule out Metz FC just yet because they are anxious to not drop down the table. 

Strasbourg won the last 4 meetings against Metz and were unbeaten in the last 5. They have not conceded in the last 3 while Metz FC have not kept a clean sheet in the last 6. 6 of the last 8 matches ended with less than 4.5 cards and 7 of the last 8 meetings ended with less than 10.5 corners.

• 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.976 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 1.75 Odds
• Metz Win 2-1 at 11.00 Odds