Ligue 2 predictions

Metz vs Laval Prediction, Betting Odds and Free Tips 01/04/2023

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

The Metz – Laval duel in Ligue 2 promises to be a close affair as both teams struggle for goals lately. With that in mind, we have prepared a detailed preview of the match, along with some of our best Metz vs Laval odds.

Free Betting Tips for Metz vs Laval

If you can’t seem to decide on a bet, check our top betting tips for this duel here and then make your own Metz vs Laval prediction:

Clean Sheet Metz

With our first free betting tip we back the unbeaten in 15 consecutive rounds Metz to keep a clean sheet. They have done so in 5 of the last 6 H2H clashes. Also, Metz were able to keep clean sheets in 9 of their 14 home league games so far this season.

Under 2.5 Goals

With 5 of the last 6 H2Hs going well under 2.5 goals and all of Metz’s last 6 matches having fewer than 3 goals in them we think this might happen again. That’s why our second Metz vs Laval prediction is for the game to have fewer than 3 total goals.

Under 1.5 Metz Goals

Our final Metz vs Laval prediction is that Metz won’t be able to score more than 1 goal in the match. Metz are very solid defensively but going forward they have issues often. They’ve scored more than 1 goal in only 1 of their last 5 home league matches. Also, Metz scored more than 1 goal only once in the last 6 H2Hs.

Metz vs Laval Lineups and Team News

Metz

Metz extended their unbeaten league run to 15 with a 2-1 away win vs Quevilly. Once again played very well defensively and this was the main reason why they won. Hope that the international break hadn’t halted their momentum, collected 10 points from the previous 4 matches.

The main right-back Kouao misses this match suspended. As a result, Lo could be given a rare start despite the fact that he is more of a centre-back. At least there are no serious injury issues in the squad with the 4 players that are deemed doubtful featuring not very often when fit anyway.

Laval

Laval suffered 4 consecutive defeats right before the international break. The most recent one was a shameful loss against bottom-dwellers Niort. As a result, Laval are now in real danger of relegation and the pressure has increased significantly for them over the last month or so.

Important centre-back Goncalves sits this one out suspended. Also without 5 injured players. Among them key playmaker and top goalscorer Maggiotti and his natural replacement Sanna. Without both of them, Laval had really struggled to control this area of the pitch lately.

Form Charts and H2H Stats for Metz vs Laval

Check below for more useful information about the match:

Head to Head

20/08/22

France Ligue 2 LI2

Laval

Metz

3

3

02/02/16

France Ligue 2 LI2

Metz

Laval

1

0

11/09/15

France Ligue 2 LI2

Laval

Metz

0

1

Last Five - Metz1651

02/06/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1655

SC Bastia

1651

Metz

2

3

W

26/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1657

Sochaux

1651

Metz

0

1

W

20/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1654 1

Guingamp

1651

Metz

1

1

D

13/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1671

Grenoble

1651

Metz

0

1

W

06/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1665

Niort

1651

Metz

1

3

W

Last Five - Laval1673

02/06/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1676

Amiens

1673

Laval

1

2

W

26/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1663

Nimes

1673

Laval

0

2

W

20/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1645

Bordeaux

1673

Laval

3

0

L

13/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1678

St Etienne

1673

Laval

1

2

W

06/05/23

France Ligue 2 LI2

1655

SC Bastia

1673

Laval

1

2

W

Metz vs Laval – Frequently asked questions

Metz vs Laval

  • Will Kouao play for Metz? Metz’s starting right-back Kouao will miss the game as he is serving a ban.
  • When is the match starting? The match is starting at 6:00 pm GMT on Saturday, April 01st.
  • What was the score the last time the sides met? Back in August, the teams drew 3-3 which remains the most entertaining match for both sides this season.

About the author

Iskra

Iskra had a promising, at least she believed so, tennis and volleyball careers as a junior but a series of injuries ended her hopes to become a professional athlete very early.

Instead, she focused all her energy on her other passion, writing. For over a decade, Iskra had been a freelance sports writer. Football, basketball and tennis are the main fields of her expertise.