Metz – Monaco Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (18.08.2017)

Prediction for Metz – Monaco

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.46

Metz and AS Monaco meet at Stade Saint-Symphorien in a match for the third day of League 1. The record of direct matches of the last 3 years is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 4 matches won 4. Last direct clash between these two teams, on 11-02-2017, ended with the victory of AS Monaco by (5-0). Attention to the house factor, since the Metz usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Metz :

The home team is currently in 17th place, with no points won. In his debut he lost at home against Guingamp, by (1-3). In the second day, lost out against Bordeaux by (2-0). This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 games he has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses, with 11 goals scored and 31 conceded; Against 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats in his stadium, with 20 goals scored and 21 suffered. In the last 10 matches at home for all competitions, Metz won 3, tied 3 and lost 4. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has Scored regularly, scoring goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In their home games there is a tendency to have goals, as 20 of their last 23 matches have ended with over 1.5 goals.

The Metz return to play at home for the French championship, needing a lot of a positive result to try to soften the good moment that lives in this beginning of season, as it comes from two consecutive defeats and appears at the bottom of the table. The team does not have a good moment of form, since, considering also the friendly of preparation, now arrives at its fourth game followed without winning, having scored only three goals in four parties. This negative performance already from the beginning is worrisome, because in the last season the equipment stayed near the zone of descent. For this game, the technician must keep the team in the 4-2-3-1, with highlight for Cohade in the offensive sector.

Monaco :

Currently in 3rd place, the visiting team has so far won 6 points. In the first day managed to win at home to Toulouse by (3-2). In the following day, the final score registered a victory for (1-4) in the visit to the Dijon FCO. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, presents similar results at home and abroad, since in the last 30 games has 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses as a visitor, with 33 goals scored and 25 suffered; Against 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in his stadium, with 31 goals scored and 19 suffered. In his last 10 games as a visitor, AS Monaco recorded 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. The team conceded goals to the opponent in 8 of the last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their attack has scored regularly, scoring goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In his games as a visitor there is a tendency to have goals, since 25 of his last 33 matches have finished with more than 2.5 goals.

Monaco enters the field for its third exhibition for the French championship, which marks its second match away from home, trying to maintain the optimum performance that is coming to achieve its third consecutive victory and so continue on top of the table. Before the start of the French championship the team lived a fast of victories that lasted four parties, having lost the last two: a friendly against Sporting and the decision of the Super Cup, against Paris Saint Germain. However, the team has been presenting a good offensive power since the start of the championship. For this match the coach must keep the team in the 4-4-2, with prominent striker Falcao, who already has four goals in two games.