Metz FC vs OGC Nice Prediction: Expect a tight game with few chances

Metz FC are now looking like a lower division side once again after losing back-to-back games. They have started the campaign in a rather lackluster fashion and things need to change quickly if they are serious about remaining in Ligue 1. Their next opponent is Nice, who are in much better form.

Nice played a draw in their last game against Brest, but there are still signs of improvement in the team, which is why they are huge favorites against Metz FC. Nice are 4th on the league table, with 13 points, while Metz are 14th with 8 points. Which of these teams will improve their position in this match.

Metz FC

Metz are beginning to feel the pressure of the league 1 after back-to-back defeats in their last 2 games. They will need to do better in this match or find themselves dropping even further down the table. They have lost 3 games in the 7 opening games already this season. Winning 2 and drawing 2 other games. Their last game against Toulouse FC was shambolic and they were beaten 3-0 at full time.

Metz FC and Nice have played a productive game in the past. Nice defeated Metz FC on this ground last year. The last time Metz FC beat Nice was back in 2021, at the Allianz Riviera. Fabien Centonze scored the only goal in the 31st minute and that was all in the game.

Streaks

• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 games.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 4/5 games.

OGC Nice

Nice are doing the right things at the moment and the goalless draw in their last game should not bother them so much. Nice remain unbeaten in the league after 7 games. They had 3 wins and 4 draws so far and they remain within close range of the top of the table.

In the long run, Nice would have to fight to win games rather than settle for a draw as they have done in 4 games this season. Their most recent game against Brest, they played a goalless draw at full time.

OGC Nice are expected to get back to winning ways when they take on struggling side Metz FC. The last time they faced Metz was in January last year and they won the game 2-0. Khephren Thuram and Amine Gouiri scored both goals in the second half to ensure Nice got all 3 points.

Streaks

• No losses in 7 games.
• Less than 2.5 goals in 6/7 games.
• First to score in 5/7 games.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 5/6 games.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 9/9 games.

Head to Head

Metz FC and Nice have played 20 matches against each other in the past. Metz FC won 6 matches, while OGC Nice won 8 matches and 6 matches ended in a draw.

Streaks

• Both teams scored in 5/7 matches.
• There were less than 4.5 cards in 5/5 matches.
• There were less than 10.5 corners in 10/10 matches.

Analysis and Predictions

Metz FC have not been in their best and from the looks of it, things would not be changing anytime soon. After back-to-back defeats, they will be eager to come up with a better result. Nice are in better form but have played 4 draws already in 7 games. That is not the most intriguing stats for a team like Nice, and winning against Metz would help build their confidence.

Metz will choose to play deep and tight to keep Nice out, and Nice would be hoping to catch a break and score a goal to win. Either way, this is not a game of too many chances and too many goals.

• Nice to Play More Corners at 1.60 Odds
• FT Draw at 3.75 Odds
• Correct Score 0-0 at 10.00 Odds