Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 12/17/2023
To build a prediction for the Metz - Montpellier match, scheduled for 17 December 2023, several key factors could influence the outcome. Metz have played 50 matches, in which they won 10 of them, drew 15 times and lost 25 matches. Montpellier, having played 50 matches, won 17 times, drew 11 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, Metz average 0.9 goals scored per game and 1.7 conceded. Montpellier average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded. These sides last met on 30 April 2022 at Montpellier's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Montpellier scores over 2 goals in 6 out of last 11 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)5.52
Montpellier does not score in 7 out of 12 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)3.54
In 4 out of last 5 away matches, Montpellier lost the second half.
2nd Half - W13.408
Metz does not score in 6 out of 10 last matches.
IT1U (0.5)2.816
In 5 out of 6 last matches involving Metz (home) and Montpellier (away), a draw was recorded in the second half.
2nd Half - X2.53
In 9 out of 12 last matches involving Montpellier, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.9
Montpellier scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)1.565
Metz scores against Montpellier in 11 out of 12 last matches.
IT1O (0.5)1.432
Metz scores under 2 goals in 36 out of 44 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.38
Metz scores under 2 goals in 13 out of last 17 home matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.38
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation. The away side will be missing several key players, including forward Вахби Хазри, and are also missing several rotation players.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Марк Болланжье (France). Over the last 39 matches, he has shown 120 yellow cards (averaging 3.1 per match) and 6 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 31% of matches (12 out of 39).