Metz vs Lorient Prediction & Betting Tips (4 February)

After having to spend a year at the lower level during the previous financial year, FC Metz had the firm desire to be able to establish themselves over time within the elite. This also took the path for Lazlö Bölöni's men who had had a rather interesting first part of the season until December. But it is much more complicated now for the Mosellans who are collecting bad results. Defeated at the Parc by PSG 3-1 before the break, the Grenats were then dominated by Toulouse 0-1 then by Nice 1-0 last weekend for what was their 7th defeat in a row in all competitions. Consequently, the Messins have fallen back in the standings and they are only in 15th position, tied on points with the play-off team from Lyon.

Opposite, FC Lorient is also experiencing enormous difficulties this year. Undoubtedly too much of a seller on the transfer market during the last transfer windows, the Breton club is starting to pay the price on a sporting level to the point of bringing up the rear in the standings in this Ligue 1 with only 13 points taken during the First 19 days. Unable to win a single match for more than 3 months now, the Merlus were dominated before the break by Brest 4-0 before falling again to Lille 3-0. Finally, last Sunday, Régis Le Bris' players thought they had a victory against Le Havre but they were joined at the very end of added time by the Normans.

Already suspended last week, defender Hérelle (ex-Nice) must serve his second match this weekend. Furthermore, Lamine Camara (1 goal, 2 assists this season) is still playing the CAN with his selection at the moment while Jallow is stuck in the infirmary after being injured with Gambia during the CAN. Offensively, we should find the Georgian Georges Mikautadze (2 goals scored and 1 assist delivered during the 3 matches he played in August before his departure) but he is still looking for his first goal since his return to the club this winter. During this winter transfer window, striker Elisor (Troyes) and midfielder Maïga (Ferencvaros) left. A while away, the full-back Kouao (Schalke 04) ultimately stayed at the club. On the other hand, winger Lamkel Zé (Hatayspor) has returned to the club. The Lorientais should make the trip to Lorraine without midfielder Boisgard, world champion full-back Benjamin Mendy, and striker Tosin who are all currently injured. On the other hand, experienced midfielder Bakayoko will be back after being suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. Finally, the Malian Doucouré and the Congolese full-back Kalulu are all competing in the CAN with their respective selections.

On the other hand, the Tunisian Talbi and the Cameroonian executive defender Yongwa have returned. The valuable Senegalese defender Formose Mendy, the replacement goalkeeper Gomis and the rather disappointing striker Dieng are hoped for after being eliminated at the start of the week. As for the forces present, the young Kroupi (17 years old, 4 goals, 2 assists) is there. This winter, the leaders were able to attract Louza (Watford, loan), Katseris (Cantazaro), Adjei (Hammarby), Bouanani (Nice, loan) and Bamba (Wolfsberger) to try to save the club's sporting situation. The striker In the opposite direction, the young Pagis went on loan to Laval and the top scorer Faivre (5 goals) saw his loan period be ended. He therefore left again towards Bournemouth. Finally, the experienced Le Goff preferred to end his career this week and the full-back Sylla and the winger Mvuka were loaned respectively to Rodez and Young Boys.