Metz vs Saint-Etienne Prediction, Tips & Odds – 02.06.2024
Metz vs Saint-Etienne Prediction 02.06.2024. On Sunday afternoon, the return leg playoff match for relegation/promotion to Ligue 1 will be played at the Saint-Symphorien stadium between Metz and Saint-Etienne, where both teams will learn their fate.
On Thursday evening, Saint-Etienne won against Metz 2-1 at their home ground, putting them one step closer to returning to the top league.
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Metz vs Saint-Etienne Odds
Metz Team News
Metz narrowly avoided relegation to Ligue 2 by a slim margin, thanks to a better away goals ratio against Lorient, even though Lorient’s 5-0 victory over Clermont had no impact. Laszlo Boloni’s team lost five consecutive matches, conceding goals in each. Three defeats occurred at the Saint-Symphorien stadium, where Metz only managed to secure 12 points throughout the season.
However, Metz could still end up in Ligue 2 for the season as they are trailing by one goal after conceding the first goal on Thursday evening when Ibrahim Sissoko lobbed the goalkeeper. An unfortunate slip by Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Larsonneur allowed Ismael Traore to equalize at the end of the first half. However, with just 10 minutes left in regular time, Irvin Cardona headed in after an assist from Mathieu Cafaro, causing chaos. Alexandre Oukidja failed to catch the ball, and Cardona headed it into the empty net, while Metz experienced the familiar sinking feeling.
Already without Ablie Jallow, Joel Asoro, and Benjamin Tetteh due to injuries, coach Boloni was forced to substitute attacker Cheikha Sabaly before halftime on Thursday evening. Sabaly’s injury is not yet clear, but with limited time for recovery, Kevin Van Den Kerkhof is expected to replace his injured teammate on the right wing. This 28-year-old will support Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze, who scored 13 goals for Metz during the season and is expected to be bought from Ajax this summer.
Saint-Etienne Team News
While Metz continues to hope for a second consecutive season in Ligue 1, Saint-Etienne only needs to maintain what they have to end their short absence from the top competition, after their 18-year run in the top flight ended in a difficult campaign in 2021/22. Despite finishing only eighth last season, Les Verts secured third place, making a return to Ligue 1 seem fitting.
Saint-Etienne defeated Rodez 2-0 in the first playoff, securing a victory that matched their dominance on Thursday evening, and had the best away defense in the 2023-24 Ligue 2 season, conceding only 17 goals in 19 away matches. However, Saint-Etienne stumbled slightly away from home as the season drew to a close, winning only one of their last four regular away matches, and the Saint-Symphorien stadium has traditionally been a difficult place for visiting teams.
Saint-Etienne did not emerge unscathed after the first encounter either, as Moroccan midfielder Aimen Moueffek had to leave the field ten minutes before the end. Lamine Fomba and Thomas Monconduit are among the midfield alternatives for Dall’Oglio, who also cannot count on Stephane Diarra and Ibrahima Wadji for Sunday’s match. The attacking duo of Cardona and Sissoko, who together scored 24 goals this season, will be key players alongside Cafaro, whose assists on Thursday increased his total number of assists to 11 for the season.
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Injuries and suspensions
Metz: Ablie Jallow, Joel Asoro, Benjamin Tetteh
Saint-Etienne: Aimen Moueffek, Stephane Diarra, Ibrahim Wadji
Expected Lineups
Metz (4-3-3): Oukidja; Colin, Traore, Sane, Udol; Jacques, N’Doram, Camara; Van Den Kerkhof, Mikautadze, Lamkel Ze
Saint-Etienne (4-3-3): Larsonneur; Macon, Batubinsika, Nade, Petrot; Chambost, Tardieu, Fomba; Cardona, Sissoko, Cafaro
Metz vs Saint-Etienne Prediction
During the regular season, Saint-Etienne was known for keeping clean sheets away from home, but that previous defensive prowess may not be decisive against a motivated Metz with Mikautadze consistently finding the net. However, Metz, who already have defensive issues, are likely to adopt a fully offensive approach, making them vulnerable, so we expect goals to be scored on both sides.
Kick-off Time: Sunday, 02.06.2024, 5:00 PM Local Time (GMT +1), 17:00 CET
Prediction: Both teams to score
Odds (when tipped): 1.74
Sportsbook: Rabona
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