Metz vs. Marseille BETTING TIPS (03.02.2017)
PREVIEW&TIPS FOR Metz vs. Marseille
Metz and Olympique Marseille join forces at Stade Saint-Symphorien in a match for the 23rd matchday of Ligue 1. In the last direct confrontation for this edition of the league, 16-10-2016, Olympique Marseille won at home (1-0 ). The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the visiting team, which has recorded 3 wins in the last 3 games. In this meeting the home factor could play an important role, since both teams present significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Metz analysis
After 6 wins, 5 draws and 10 losses, the home team is in 19th place, having won 21 points. In the last game, he lost with Angers out (2-1), after having won (2-0) at home in a game against Montpellier. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when they play with the support of their fans, since in the last 30 games has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 defeats as a visitor, with 8 goals scored and 22 conceded; Against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses in his stadium, with 26 goals scored and 26 conceded. For the championship, Metz clinched 12 points in 27 chances, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in their last 9 games at their stadium. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their home games for this competition there is a tendency for goals to be scored, as 6 in 9 have finished with over 2.5 goals in the scoreboard. In 21 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 11 times and only got 1 turnaround. In the last 11 home matches for all competitions there has been a highlight: he scored 6 of his 16 goals in the 76th minute (76′-90 ‘).
Metz enter this unmotivated day after a 2-1 loss to the Angers. The home club usually plays on a tactical system in 4-3-3, favoring a more offensive style of play by attacking through the side aisles. In this drawing, the three men responsible for launching panic on the defensive opponent are N’Guette, Diabaté and Lejeune. For this game the home coach will not be able to rely on Thill, Jouffre, Assou-Ekotto, Mollet and Selimovic for being injured. Diagne and Cohade will also be out because they were sent off on the final day.
Analysis Marseille
After 9 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses, the visiting team is in 6th place, having won 33 points. In the last game, they beat Montpellier at home (5-1) after losing 3-0 to Olympique Lyonnais in the last game. This is a stronger team when you play in your stadium, because in the last 30 games you have 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; Against 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. In the last game he played for Coupe de France, he beat Olympique Lyonnais at home (2-1) after extra time. In the last 10 away games, Olympique Marseille have won 2, 3 draws and 5 defeats so they have 9 points out of 30. His attack has scored regularly, having scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In their away games for this competition there is a tendency for goals to be scored, since 8 in 11 finished with over 2.5 goals in the score. In 22 games in this event, he suffered the first goal 8 times and only got 1 turnaround. There have been 1 period in the last 11 meetings played as a visitor for this competition: they suffered 8 of their 21 goals in the minutes (76′-90 ‘).
Marseille enter this meeting after a home draw, a ball in the reception to Lyon, to count for the Coupe de France. The outfielder usually works in a 4-3-3, favoring a faster style of play, with the three most advanced pieces being Cabella, Gomis and Thauvin. The man responsible for defining and guiding his team’s attacks is Frenchman Vainqueur. The trainer should not be able to count on Alessandrini, Hubocan, Bedimo and Diaby for being injured.