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Metz host Montpellier at the Stade Saint Symphorien in Ligue 1 on Wednesday, with both sides having disappointing campaigns so far.
After a disastrous start to the season, Metz have steadied the ship recently and are unbeaten in their last four league games. Frederic Antonetti's side are currently 19th in the league, one point away from safety. They will look to continue their good form with a win against Montpellier.
Montpellier, on the other hand, have faltered of late. Olivier Dall'Oglio's side are currently 11th in the league and have lost three of their last five games. They hope to turn things around with a win against Metz on Wednesday.
Both sides want to win the game for different reasons and that should make for a well-contested matchup.
Metz vs Montpellier Head-to-Head
Metz have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides, having won one of their last five meetings against Montpellier, with the other four ending in draws.
The two sides played out a 1-1 draw the last time they met back in February. Gaetan Laborde canceled out Pape Sarr's opener to make sure the spoils were shared on the night.
Metz Form Guide: L-D-D-D-W
Montpellier Form Guide: L-W-W-L-L
Metz vs Montpellier Team News
Metz
Farid Boulaya will miss the game due to suspension. Meanwhile, Manuel Cabit and Matthieu Udoi are both out injured.
Injured: Manuel Cabit, Matthieu Udoi
Doubtful: None
Suspended: Farid Boulaya
Montpellier
Montpellier have no new injury worries following their 1-0 loss against Lyon last time out. Pedro Mendes and Thibault Tamas are both still unavailable due to injury.
Injured: Pedro Mendes, Thibault Tamas
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Metz vs Montpellier Predicted XI
Metz Predicted XI (3-4-3): Alexandre Oukidja; Jemerson, Kiki Kouyate, Dylan Bronn; Thomas Delaine, Kevin N'Doram, Vincent Pajot, Fabien Centonze; Opa Nguetta, Nicolas de Preville, Ibrahima Niane
Montpellier Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jonas Omlin; Mihailo Ristic, Mamadou Sakho, Maxime Esteve, Junior Sambia; Joris Chotard, Jordan Ferri; Stephy Mavididi, Florent Mollet, Elye Wahi; Valere Germain
Metz vs Montpellier Prediction
It's hard to choose a winner between the two sides given the form that they are in. Montpellier are clearly the better team on paper, however, Metz have been in better form of late.
We predict a tight game, with neither side picking up all three points in a draw.
Prediction: Metz 1-1 Montpellier
