Lille vs Metz Match Preview

Lille entered this season as last year's runners-up. However, only after 1/3 of this season's journey, it can be asserted that Lille is not strong enough to race for the championship at this time. After their latest defeat to Marseille on the road, thy were kicked out of the top-4 places. Therefore, in this match, Lille are determined to win, to return to the race for the European tickets.

After a difficult period in Ligue 2, Metz promoted to the most prestigious tournament in France last summer. They are newcomers here, so I do not expect much from them, as visitors. After 12 rounds played, Metz have bagged just 12 points, standing in the relegation zone of the Ligue 1 table.

In terms of form, Metz did not make any impression, actually, in their10 most recent matches, they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses. Moreover, in their last five h2h meetings with Lille, they have only won once and lost 3 times. I do not expect an upset here from Metz, a comfortable win for the hosts is my call in this match.