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On Sunday, Metz (4W-18L-13D; 25 points), presently looking at the real threat of being relegated, will welcome OL (15W-9L-11D; 56 points), who are seated in the 7th spot. Kick off at Stade Saint Symphorien is at 1:00 PM CEST. FC Metz, who have had 11 losses lately, have the benefit of home support for this matchup.
FC Metz and Olympique Lyonnais last met in back in December 22, 2021 and the match resulted in a draw. In the last 10 times they’ve played one another, FC Metz’s goals have totaled three compared to Olympique Lyonnais’ 25.
Picks, Predictions, and Betting Preview for the FC Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais Ligue 1 Match on May 8 2022
Where: Stade Saint Symphorien (Metz, France)
When: 1:00 PM CEST on Sunday, May 8, 2022
Betting on FC Metz
Record: 4-18-13 | League Standing: 20
FC Metz enters into this game currently facing the possibility of relegation with a record of four wins, 18 losses, and 13 draws over 35 games. The club has dropped 11 of the last 20 matches and have netted a total of 31 so far. This has mostly been thanks, in many ways, to the showings by Louis Mafouta, who has two goals, and Ibrahima Niane who has one. The squad has conceded 62. In their most recent match, FC Metz drew with Montpellier HSC 2-2.
Absences and Injuries
FC Metz will be missing Dylan Bronn, Fali Cande, Fabien Centtonze, Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, Matthieu Udol, Habib Maiga, Manuel Cabit, and Ibrahim Amadou.
Betting on Olympique Lyonnais
Record: 15-9-11 | League Standing: 7
Olympique Lyonnais comes into this clash with 56 points so far this campaign and will continue to give it their all. They suffered a defeat at the hands of Olympique de Marseille 0-3 last Sunday and so far this season, they have picked up 15 wins, nine losses, and 11 draws in 35 fixtures. When they have succeded, it’s likely been thanks to the efforts undertaken by Moussa Dembele and Karl Toko Ekambi. Olympique Lyonnais fans will be hoping that the duo can propel them to victory in the match against FC Metz.
Absences and Injuries
Olympique Lyonnais will be without Sinaly Diomande, Jason Denayer, Rayan Cherki, and Maxence Caqueret.
FC Metz vs Olympique Lyonnais | Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Olympique Lyonnais (-310) at DraftKings
Olympique Lyonnais are the favorite team according to the betting market. The club comes into this matchup with a recent win percentage of 50% in their last 10 games (five wins, three losses and two draws). FC Metz, in contrast, have a win percentage that’s been far less than stellar in their latest games.
Over/Under Pick: Under 3.5 Total Goals (-115) at BetMGM
FC Metz have logged an average of eight goals over their last 10 matches. Alternatively, Olympique Lyonnais have averaged 19 goals over their last 10 matches.
Spread Pick: Olympique Lyonnais -1.5 Goals (-117) at MyBookie.ag
Olympique Lyonnais will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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