Metz vs Lens Prediction & Betting Tips (12 April)

Things are getting very complicated for FC Metz who may well have to return to Ligue 2 once again in the coming weeks. Barely promoted, this team has never really been able to raise its level this season in order to consider establishing itself permanently in the elite. And this is noticeable in the ranking where Laszlo Bölöni's players are only in 17th position with 5 points behind the first non-relegation team and 3 behind the play-off player. Already beaten in Reims before the international break 2-1, the Grenats then experienced two fairly similar scenarios in the following matches. Largely trailing, they then offered a great reaction of pride to try to come back but in vain, whether against Monaco 2-5, 15 days ago, or Brest 4-3 last week. For their part, RC Lens is obviously not in the same difficult situation as its opponent of the day.

Far from having to fight to renew its lease in the elite, the Artesian club would on the contrary like to be able to secure a place in European competition. And if the Champions League now seems out of reach, Racing could still qualify for the Europa League or the Conference League since it is in 6th place in the standings. However, the Sang et Or are going through a bad patch at the moment. Beaten at home by Nice 1-3 then by Lille in the Northern derby 2-1, they were unable to find the resources to get rid of a Le Havre team in difficulty last weekend 1-1.

Absent last weekend, senior defender Hérelle could return to the group this Friday evening. On the other hand, the Swede Asoro and the disappointing striker Tetteh should once again be missing for this match. Other than that, it should be all hands on deck this week. Author of a double against Brest, Georgian striker Mikautadze consolidated his position as top scorer for this team with 7 goals to his credit now despite half a season spent with Ajax. Behind him, it's a bit of a desert since his first pursuers, Sabaly and Jallow, have only scored 3 goals this season. The long-term absentee Cabot is still missing, he who has not played every minute this season.

Dismissed during the Hac reception last Saturday, the striker Guilavogui and the young full-back who arrived this Winter Chavez would like to reunite with the group. Coming out injured during the break last weekend, midfielder Abdul Samed could also withdraw this weekend. Up front, Franck Haise should renew his confidence in young Wahi who has crashed 7 times this season. The former Montpellier man is still ahead of his friend Saïd (6 goals) and the formidable Sotoca (5 goals).