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Lorient Metz betting prediction


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Lorient are looking to bounce back from their defeat, while Metz are on the back of an unbeaten run. The clash promises to be a lively affair, and a bet on “Over 2.5 goals” reflects the expectation that both teams will create chances in search of a positive result.
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Preview
Lorient and Metz face at Stade Yves Allainmat ‑ Le Moustoir, in a match for the 18th round of the Ligue 2. In the last head‑to‑head for this edition of the league, played on 21‑09‑2024, these teams have tied (1‑1). The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 3 head‑to‑heads they won 2 and lost 1. Nevertheless, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Ligue 1, on 26‑11‑2023, Metz won by (2‑3). Romain Faivre (7' ) and Eli Junior Kroupi (22' ) scored for Lorient and Ablie Jallow (83' ), Cheick Tidiane Sabaly (1' ) and Ismaël Traoré (65' ) for Metz. Lorient registers significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth special attention.

Analysis Lorient

The home team is currently in the 1st position of the league, with 33 points won, after 10 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Paris, by (2‑0). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Laval, by (2‑0). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 17 conceded; against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 30 goals scored and 16 conceded.

In this competition, they have a sequence of 8 wins in the last home matches. In their home matches there are a few frequent results: at half‑time 1‑0 (3 out of 8 matches) and after the 90' 2‑0 (3 out of 8 matches). Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 8 of the last 8 for this competition have ended with Over 1,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 8 of their 17 matches for this competition, but have been able to turn the score around in 3.

The recent defeat to Laval should serve as a wake-up call for Lorient. The team cannot afford any more setbacks like this in Ligue 2 if they want to continue competing for the top spot in the table. Dreaming of the title this season, and coming off a great campaign, they will need to bring back their best form on the pitch to go in search of a win in this home game against Metz, who are on a run of unbeaten games.

Confirmed Lineup: Yvon Mvogo, Gedeon Kalulu Kyatengwa, Julien Laporte, Panos Katseris, Montassar Talbi, Darline Zidane Yongwa Ngameni, Jean-Victor Makengo, Laurent Abergel, Arthur Ebong Avon, Sambou Soumano, Eli Junior Kroupi.
Coach: O. Pantaloni.

Analysis Metz

The away team is currently in the 4th position of the league, with 30 points won, after 8 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in an away match against Annecy, by (0‑0). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Pau, by (0‑0). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 14 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 27 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 8 away league matches Metz has a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, so they have won 11 points out of 24 possible. In 17 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

Metz know that the time has come to put all their technical quality to the test on the pitch. With an unbeaten run and dreaming of topping the table, it is crucial that the team can prevail in this away game against an opponent who is fighting for the top spot this season. Maintaining the consistency of their recent performance will go a long way towards increasing their chances of achieving a positive result.

Confirmed Lineup: Arnaud Bodart, Koffi Kouao, Fali Cande, Aboubacar Lô, Sadibou Sané, Matthieu Udol, Benjamin Stambouli, Jessy Deminguet, Gauthier Hein, Ablie Jallow, Cheikh Sabaly.
Coach: F. Antonetti.

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The tip and bet suggestion for the Lorient vs Metz match, on 11 January 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy US, goes to: Over 2,5 goals ⇒ bet available on bet365.

The Lorient vs Metz on 11 January 2025 will be played at Lorient, Stade Yves Allainmat - Le Moustoir.

 

Ligue 2 - 2024/2025

  • 53% 162 / 306 Games

  • Home team wins 48.77%
  • Draws 24.07%
  • Away team wins 27.16%
  • Over 1.5 68.52%
  • Over 2.5 45.68%
  • Over 3.5 24.69%
  • Goals 400
  • Goals /match 2.47
  • Goals /match home 1.44
  • Goals /match away 1.03
  • Both teams score 43.21%
  • Goals after 80' 19%
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