Metz vs Le Havre Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 French Ligue 1
THE FACTS
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When is Metz vs Le Havre on and what time does it start? Metz vs Le Havre will take place on Sunday 29th October, 2023 – 14:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Metz vs Le Havre? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Metz vs Le Havre on in the UK? TNT Sports have the rights to Ligue 1 matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule for Metz vs Le Havre
Where can I stream Metz vs Le Havre in the UK? If Metz vs Le Havre is televised on TNT Sports, then subscribers can stream the match live on discovery+
THE LOWDOWN
METZ
Manager László Bölöni must inspire his side to victory this weekend if they are to avoid being dragged back to Ligue 2 following last season's controversial promotion to France’s top-flight of football.
Having not kept clean sheet all season, it is vitally important this Metz defence find a way to stop their opponents from finding the back of their net.
LE HAVRE
Late VAR drama helped Le Havre pick up a valuable and well earned point in their last game as Lens had their late winning goal ruled out.
This is their first season of top flight football for 15 years, and whilst sitting five points above the relegation places at this stage of the season looks to be a positive result for Le Havre, they must turn repeated draws into victories to avoid being dragged into the bottom of the pack.
THE TEAM NEWS
METZ
Metz' extensive injury list means Bölöni will be left without four midfielders until at least next month, including Kevin N’Doram, who had featured in seven of Metz' nine league games this season, forcing him to shuffle his pack.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Oukidja; Colin, Traore, Candé, Udol; N'Duquidi, Jaques; Sabaly, Camara, Jallow; Estupiñán
UNAVAILABLE: Aboubacar Lo (Injured), Jean N’Guessan (Injured), Simon Elisor (Injured), Kevin N”Doram (Injured), Habib Maïga (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
LE HAVRE
Whilst not missing key players, manager Luka Elsner will be without three of his squad, but could continue with an unchanged side after two wins and two draws in their last six matches.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): Desmas, Salmier, Sangantte, Lloris, Operi; Toure; Casimir, Kuzyaev, Alioui, Sabbi; Bayo
UNAVAILABLE: Oualid El Hajjam (Injured), Antoine Joujou (Injured), Oussama Targhalline (Injured)
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THE PREDICTION
Both sides come into this tie in poor form, patricianly Metz who have been beaten in five of their last six games. With both sides having negative goal differences and low scoring records, a draw looks likely to be the result here.
BETTING TIP: DRAW & UNDER 2.5 GOALS
