Paris Saint Germain vs Metz FC Prediction: PSG won’t make another mistake

Paris Saint Germain will take on Metz FC in the final Ligue 1 game of the year at the Parc des Princes. They were stunned by a late equalizer in their last game against LOSC Lille, forcing them to settle for only a point. But that won't worry them so much as there's lots of confidence in the team to get back to winning ways against Metz FC.

At the moment, Metz FC are struggling for winning results after losing their last 3 matches in a row. They go into this game as underdogs and another defeat seems more likely for the team. Hopefully, PSG are not at their best in this game.

Paris Saint Germain

Paris Saint Germain will be eager to set things right in this clash. Their last 2 games in a row have ended in a row, with their Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund ending in a 1:1 draw, same as their last league game against LOSC Lille. Despite the draw, Paris Saint Germain still remain unbeaten in 11 Ligue 1 matches. And they remain top of the league, with 37 points from 16 matches. Overall, they have 11 wins, 4 draws and just 1 defeat.

Against Lille, Kylian Mbappe gave PSG the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 66th minute and they looked like they were going with all 3 points until Jonathan David scored the equalizer in the 94th minute to rescue a point for LOSC Lille. PSG recorded 59% possession, 2 shots on target and 8 corner kicks by the end of the game.

PSG were big winners the last time they faced Metz FC in this fixture, as they won 5:0. It wouldn't come as a surprise if the league leaders grab another big win in this fixture.

Metz FC

Metz FC will have a mountain to climb when they take the trip to the Parc des Princes to face PSG. Their last trip to that ground ended in a huge defeat and currently, they are out of form at the moment, which makes another defeat more likely.

Metz FC are on a streak of 3 defeats in 3 matches and in their last 5, they grabbed 2 wins and suffered 3 defeats. After their 3:1 win over Nantes last month, they won Lorient 3:2. Then they lost all 3 matches after that; LOSC Lille (2:0), Stade Brest (1:0), Montpellier (1:0). After such a poor run, Metz FC are in 14th place with 16 points from 16 matches. Their overall stats are 4 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats.

Metz FC suffered yet another disappointing defeat against Montpellier in their last game at home. Maxime Esteve scored the only goal for Montpellier in just 8 minutes and Metz FC couldn't find an equalizer until the end of the game. However, they were the better team judging by stats. They had 51% possession, 4 shots on target and 12 corner kicks.

Metz FC will need to pull off a brave performance to get any form of positive result at the Parc de Princes. Their last 5 visits to the Parc have all ended in a defeat and Metz FC have failed to score a goal in those 5 matches.

Head to Head

PSG leads the head-to-head battle with 16 wins from 20 matches against Metz FC. Metz FC won 2 matches and they both drew 2 matches.

Analysis and Expert Options

PSG had a tough game breaking LOSC Lille down in their last game but against Metz FC, it should be easy. So a straight victory for the Parisians is a sure option.

6 of their last 8 matches against Metz FC, ended with more than 2.5 goals and PSG scored first in their last 10 matches against Metz FC. What more do we need? Back PSG to cruise to victory in this game.

• Over 3 Goals at 1.93 Odds
• Both Teams to Score No at 1.71 Odds
• Over 9 Corners at 1.90 Odds