St Etienne vs Metz Prediction & Betting Tips (30 May)

After spending 2 seasons eating its black bread in Ligue 2, AS Saint-Etienne is only a short step away from a return to the elite. Because despite a rather unsuccessful start to the year, the Forez club managed to turn things around from December and place themselves on the championship podium. Finally 3rd in the ranking on the evening of the 38th day, the Greens were therefore able to qualify for the play-offs despite some rather disappointing recent results. Olivier Dall Oglio's men had in fact been held by Guingamp 2-2 and Rodez 1-1 before losing to a Quevilly Rouen Métropole team that had already been relegated 2-1. But last week, the Stéphanois mastered their subject during the play-off final by quite clearly dominating Rodez 2-0 in order to qualify for these play-offs.

Opposite, FC Metz therefore did not manage to validate its remaining in the elite during the regular season. A regular in the elevator between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 for many years, the Moselle club may well have to return to the 2nd division, just one year after its rise. Laszlo Bölöni's men actually finished in 16th position in the standings and only needed a small goal for them to be immediately relegated in place of FC Lorient. Moreover, the Grenats have not been at all reassured recently by stringing together 4 defeats in a row against Lille 1-2, Rennes 2-3, Strasbourg 2-1 and finally PSG 0-2.

On the ASSE side, winger Diarra, replacement striker Wadji and very little used young midfielder Cheick Fall should all miss this poster. Otherwise, all the executives of this team should be able to hold their place. Very convincing since his arrival on loan from Augsburg this winter, winger Cardona (9 goals and 3 assists) distinguished himself by opening the score against Rodez on Friday evening on a serve from the precious Chambost (6 goals, 7 passes).

Obviously watch out for the altruistic Cafaro (4 goals, 8 assists) and the rather formidable scorer Sissoko (12 goals) who should start up front.