Lyon vs Metz
Ligue 1
Sunday
5th November 2023
Stade des Lumieres
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Ligue 1 gameweek 11 fixture between Lyon and Metz.
Lyon vs Metz: Preview
Lyon form analysis
Lyon’s recent run of games paints the picture of a side lacking consistency and struggling for form. They started with a poor goalless home draw against Le Havre, devoid of attacking ideas. This continued with a disappointing 0-1 away loss at Brest, conceding late after another toothless display. Things got worse with a poor 0-2 home defeat to Reims, going behind either side of halftime and unable to respond.
There were signs of life in a chaotic 3-3 home draw with Lorient, with Lacazette’s double firing them ahead before squandering it. However, familiar issues struck again in a 1-2 home loss to Clermont, going 2-0 down before a consolation proved too little, too late. Overall, Lyon have lacked attacking spark and fluidity, with Lacazette’s goals papering over the cracks. Defensively they remain far too open, keeping just 1 clean sheet. With just 1 win in 5, the manager needs to find solutions quickly to ensure survival at the least.
Metz form analysis
Metz’s recent run of games paints a bleak picture as they continue to struggle at both ends of the pitch. They started with a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Strasbourg, conceding late after a lackluster performance. Things got worse with a poor 0-3 home thrashing by Toulouse, totally outplayed and defensively fragile throughout. Their offensive struggles continued with a lackluster 0-1 home loss to Nice, unable to create chances and made to pay by a clinical away side.
There was a glimmer of hope in a spirited 1-2 away loss at Monaco – taking a shock early lead before ultimately being outclassed. Most recently they were held to a dour goalless home draw by Le Havre in the cup – summarizing their issues in attack. Overall, Metz have lacked spark in offense, scoring just 1 goal in this run, while also looking extremely vulnerable defensively. With 2 wins all season, it is hard to see anything but a relegation battle ahead unless form and confidence improves rapidly.
