Based on last 50 matches in "France. Ligue 1", up to 12/12/2021
To build a prediction for the Metz - Lorient match, scheduled for 12 December 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Metz have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 16 times and lost 21 matches. Lorient, having played 50 matches, won 13 times, drew 14 matches and lost 23 defeats. In the league, Metz average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.6 conceded. Lorient average 1.1 scored and 1.7 conceded. These sides last met on 15 May 2021 at Lorient's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Metz concedes over 2 goals in 6 out of 9 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)8.27
Metz concedes over 2 goals from Lorient in 4 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)8.27
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Lorient lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.65
In 6 out of last 8 away matches, Lorient lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.65
Lorient lost in 6 matches straight.
W12.34
In 7 out of 8 last matches involving Metz and Lorient against each other, over over 2 goals were scored.
TO (2.5)2.2
In 5 last home matches, Metz concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT2O (0.5)2.19
In 15 out of 20 last matches where Lorient played away, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.78
In 8 out of 10 last matches, Lorient concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.72
In 10 out of 13 last away matches, Lorient concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)1.72
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - defender Маттье Юдоль. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing a first-team player - midfielder Фабьен Лемуан, and are also missing several rotation players. One more Lorient player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Эрик Ваттеллье (France). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 301 yellow cards (averaging 3 per match) and 19 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 25% of matches (25 out of 100).