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Monaco vs Metz preview and prediction
Kick-off is on Saturday 2 May 2020 for Monaco and Metz, a Ligue 1 meeting. The Elo numbers point one way: Monaco rate 1613 at home, against 1445 for Metz.
The last five for Monaco go D D D D D, and on that evidence they are struggling for results. They are unbeaten in five. Metz come into this blowing hot and cold (D D D D D over their last five). That makes it five without defeat.
On their own patch Monaco are scoring 0.4 and letting in 0.2 per game. On the road Metz score 0.3 a game and concede 0.0. Under 2.5 goals makes sense on numbers that point to 0.7 a game; both teams have scored in 30% of Monaco games and 10% of Metz games. Defensively Metz stand out: 80% of their games have ended with a clean sheet.
There is no tipster preview on Monaco vs Metz yet, so head to our Ligue 1 tips for the latest picks in the competition.
Form & key stats
Per game
Elo ratings
- Overall edge
- +56Monaco
- Venue edge
- +168Monaco
| MonacoHome | Rating | MetzAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,559 | Overall | 1,502 |
| 1,613 | Match venue | 1,445 |
| 1,613 | At home | 1,461 |
| 1,540 | Away | 1,445 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,535 | Attack | 1,439 |
| 1,516 | Defence | 1,529 |
| 1,573 | Home attack | 1,463 |
| 1,510 | Away attack | 1,387 |
| 1,541 | Home defence | 1,488 |
| 1,524 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,770 | Goal environment | 1,553 |
| 1,643 | Home goals | 1,595 |
| 1,627 | Away goals | 1,458 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,561 | Close games | 1,534 |
| 1,561 | Winning margin | 1,497 |
Match venue compares Monaco at home with Metz away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Starting lineups
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.