Le Havre vs Metz FC Prediction: Expect an attacking approach from both clubs.

Le Havre's woes have continued in the last 4 games in a row and during that time they suffered 3 defeats and 1 draw. They head into the next game against Metz FC and they are desperately searching for a win. And Metz FC just ended their 3-match losing streak after beating RC Lens at home last weekend. Both clubs are interested in getting a win, which is why this clash promises to be exciting.

Le Havre had just 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 league games while Metz FC had 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5.

According to the table Le Havre is ranked 15th with 28 points while Metz FC is ranked 17th with 26 points.

Le Havre AC

As the season draws closer to the last few games, the probability of Le Havre getting relegated grows bigger. Despite several chances to climb up the table, they have failed to take any as they have failed to win any of their last 4 matches. And at the moment, they are just 2 points away from the zone, so this game would be crucial for the team. 

Le Havre hosted Nantes last weekend at their home ground and they lost 1-0 in the end. The only goal came at the 93rd minute and it was too late for Le Havre to formulate a response. According to stats, Le Havre had 44% possession, 1 shot on target and 6 corner kicks. And then they also created 3 big chances but failed to convert any. 

Le Havre has one shot towards redemption and that is this game. It's win or drop for Le Havre. 

Metz FC

Metz FC will attempt to leapfrog Le Havre in the race for survival and they can achieve that if they find a way to win. They are also coming into this game with a lot of confidence after ending their 3-game losing streak with a win last weekend. Metz FC are in the relegation zone already and their only way out is to win this game. 

Metz FC won their last game by beating RC Lens at home by 2 goals to 1. After RC Lens' opening goal in just 13 minutes, Georges Mikautadze equalized in the 34th minute and then he scored again in the 48th minute. Metz FC managed to keep the game scoreless in the second half and won the game in the end. Stats shows they had 30% possession, 5 shots on target and 5 corner kicks. Then they created just 1 big chance throughout the game. 

Head to Head

In the last 20 meetings between Metz and Le Havre, Le Havre won 7 games while Metz won 5 and they drew 8 games. 

Analysis and Predictions

The game is crucial for both clubs and it's a game they can't afford to lose because of the effect on the table. There's an indication that both clubs will go all out to win the game by applying an attacking approach. That should get us goals at both ends at least.

Le Havre are unbeaten in the last 7 and 6 of the last 7 games ended with less than 2.5 goals.

• 3 Way Corners - More than 8 Corners at 1.82 Odds
• Both Teams to Score at 2.01 Odds
• More than 2.5 Goals at 2.30 Odds