AS Monaco vs FC Metz Prediction: A win for the home side is inevitable

AS Monaco could not have wished for a better start to the campaign than this. They are top of the log after 8 matches, losing only once in those 8 matches. Of course, it's only 8 matches and the season is still a long way to go, but there's a chance if they continue this way.

Metz FC will have their quality tested when they take on AS Monaco. They are at the bottom side of the table, but there's still lots of room for improvement. Will Metz FC be able to cause an upset here or will it be business as usual for AS Monaco?

AS Monaco

AS Monaco have picked up more points than any team in the league after 8 matches. As a result, they are top of the league with 17 points after 5 wins. 2 draws and 1 defeat. They hope to extend their stay at the top with another win against Metz FC.

Monaco's form in the last 5 league games has been good. They won 3 matches, lost 1 and drew 1. Their last match ended in a 3-1 win over Stade Reims. AS Monaco was ahead in the first half through Ismail Jakob's opening goal and in the second half, Folarin Balogun and Wissam Ben Yedder scored 2 more goals to put them in total control. They conceded a goal from the spot but the game ended in a win for Monaco.

Monaco have a very strong record against Metz FC. Metz last won Monaco in 2019. Since then Monaco have won 4 out of their 5 meetings.

Streaks

• Without a clean sheet in 4 matches.
• More than 2.5 goals in 8/9 matches.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 8/10 matches.

Metz FC

Metz FC have picked up 8 points in the first 8 matches of the season. They will have to start fighting for match points if they desire to remain in the Ligue 1. Their statistics are 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 defeats.

Metz FC are currently struggling to end a 3-match losing streak before the break. They were involved in a friendly game during the International break, against Kaiserslautern and they won the game 3-2. Their last 5 league games ended in 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 defeats.

Metz FC were a bit unlucky to lose by a single goal to OGC Nice in their last league game and they will hope to correct their mistakes in this game against AS Monaco.

Unfortunately, Metz FC have struggled against AS Monaco in the past, losing their last 4 meetings against Monaco.

Streaks

• Without a clean sheet in 4 matches.
• First to concede in 4/5 matches.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 7/7 matches.
• Less than 10.5 corners in 5/5 matches.

Head to Head

According to the head-to-head record, AS Monaco have won 15 of their 20 matches against Metz FC, while Metz won 4 matches and they played a draw once.

Streaks

• Monaco won the last 5 matches.
• More than 2.5 goals in 6/8 matches.
• Monaco scored first in 4/5 matches.
• Less than 4.5 cards in 8/10 matches.

Analysis and Predictions

There's absolutely no reason why Monaco should not win this game. They are the better team on paper and on the pitch and they have the records and a great form behind them. Metz FC will be hoping for a draw at least, so it's going to be decided on Monaco's finishing skills.

Monaco have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 league games. Metz have conceded at least 1 goal in 6 of their last 8 league matches. So, Metz would need more than luck to keep Monaco quiet and that seems like a long stretch.

• Home Win and Over 1.5 Home Goals at 2.85 Odds
• Home to Win Both Halves at 1.88 Odds
• Wissam Ben Yedder to Score Anytime at 1.80 Odds