Metz vs Lorient: Preview and Prediction

Metz v Lorient
French Ligue 1
Date: Saturday, 26th November 2016
Kick off at 19:00 UK Time
Venue: Stade Saint- Symphorien, Metz.

After an October to forget Metz have found some form with a draw and a win in their last two games. Their recent win away to Toulouse 2-1 was impressive and it was a breath of fresh air to see the side attacking and full of confidence. In short they never looked like they were going to lose the game.

Lorient are now five points from safety as their terrible form continues. New manager Bernard Casoni oversaw a 3-0 defeat against Monaco but he will now convince the players that this is their first game with him in the dugout, because Monaco are on a very different level right now to his side.

The problem evidently for Lorient is that they have lost all six away games so far this season scoring 4 goals and conceding 11.

Metz vs Lorient: Head to Head Stats

In 2015, when the last time the two met here Lorient won 4-0 and stunned their hosts. In fact Lorient has won the last 4 games in these matches. Metz have not claimed a victory since 2008 and from the last 8 games, Lorient are the dominant force with 6 wins to Metz two wins- there have been no draws.

Metz vs Lorient: Prediction

How long can a bad run go on? Lorient fans will tell you that they are too good to go down to Ligue 2, but that is where they are heading. However new manager and playing a team who are not one of the title favourites together with doing well at this ground and perhaps Lorient can get something from this match. Let’s not get too excited, but let’s back an away win on the handicap to cover ourselves.