Metz vs Clermont Prediction & Betting Tips (8 February)

It will once again have to count on FC Metz in the race for the rise this year. As often when it evolves at the 2nd level of national football, the Mosellan club is one of the big stables of this championship and it is currently on the 2nd step of the podium of this Ligue 2, 2 small lengths from 2nd place directly synonymous accession to the elite. Always undefeated since the winter break, the players of Stéphane Le Mignan had notably been able to offer themselves 2 valuable success against Paris FC 3-1 and Grenoble 3-0. But last week, they were slowed down in their progression by Bastia 1-1. In front, Clermont is not yet taken from business in the maintenance race.

And the CF63 would be well inspired to chain some favorable performances in order to avoid a 2nd successive relegation after that already known at the end of last season when it had finished last in Ligue 1. 13th in the ranking at the dawn of this 22nd day, Laurent Batlles' men had started the year well with 2 successes won against Caen 0-1 and Martigues 0-1. But the Auvergnats then quickly fell back into their faults with a draw conceded at home against Laval 1-1 and especially 2 defeats suffered against Lorient 3-2 and Ajaccio 0-1.

Among the Grenats, the Senegalese porter Sy is still lacking in the same way as the defender Ismaël Traoré. Defenders Lô and Kouao also joined the infirmary last week. Consequently, the winter recruit Arnaud Bodart (Standard de Liège) should maintain its place in the cages. The other recruit, Idrissa Gueye, could start in a point.

Conversely, the striker Elisor (Famalicao) and the defender Fali Candé (Venice, loan) went to discover other projects. With his 9 goals on the clock, the Senegalese striker Sabaly remains the most decisive player of this team. We should find in the heart of the game a solid trio composed by Stambouli, Huh and Deminguet.

• Summary: Metz is going head to head with Clermont Foot starting on 8 Feb 2025 at 19:00 UTC at Stade Saint Symphorien stadium, Metz city, France. The match is a part of the Ligue 2 .
• Referee: Antoine Valnet
• Metz Feedinco Rating: 7.04
• Clermont Feedinco Rating: 7.6