Le Havre vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

While we thought it was safe after a rather successful first part of the season, Le Havre has completely ruined its lead in recent months to the point of seeing itself more than ever concerned by the fight to maintain its position at the start. of the last 5 days. Defeated 7 times in the last 9 championship matches, the promoted side have very logically fallen to 15th position in the standings and they are now only 2 steps ahead of the Lorient play-off who are one match behind. Suffering, the Hac has only taken one point in its last 4 meetings played against Clermont 2-1, Montpellier 0-2, Lens 1-1 and especially against Nantes 0-1 last week where they were beaten to the wire by a direct competitor in the race to maintain their position.

For its part, FC Metz is embarked on a real commando mission at the end of the season to try to win its position. Having gotten off to a bad start a few weeks ago, the Garnets alternated between good and bad during their last meetings and they have a balanced record of 3 victories and 3 defeats over the last 3 days. Quite logically dominated by Monaco 2-5 and Brest 4-3 despite great reactions at the end of the match, Georges Mikautadze's partners overthrew RC Lens last weekend 2-1 to return to contact with the play-off and no longer count only 2 units behind the first non-relegation team, who is none other than their opponent of the day.

Le Havre coach Luka Elsner will be deprived of some very important elements to compete in this match of fear. Indeed, the young striker replacing Logbo is still in the infirmary. Even more annoying, center forward Ayew (3 goals), midfielder Touré and left back Operi (2 goals, 4 assists) are all suspended this weekend. On the other hand, potentially starting midfielder Targhalline and executive central defender Gautier Lloris are back. Russian playmaker Kuzyaev (2 goals, 2 assists), Guinean Bayo (4 goals) and American striker Sabbi (5 goals) should be able to start this game.

Still in the recovery phase, senior defender Hérelle is not sure of being able to play this match even if he figures well in the group. The Swedish winger Asoro (2 goals) and the disappointing striker Tetteh (1 goal) are on the flank at the moment while in the middle, the young Nduquidi still does not return to the group after being dismissed last week. Author of 2 doubles in the last 2 days, Georgian striker Mikautadze proves that he can be the savior of this team. The former Lyonnais has a good record of 9 goals scored in barely half a season after his aborted experience with Ajax in the first half of the season.