The French Ligue 1 returns after the international break with a crucial matchup as Metz hosts Angers at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Both teams find themselves at opposite ends of the table, but both are eager for a win to achieve their respective goals for the season.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenueLigue 1September 14, 20254:15 PMStade Saint-Symphorien, Metz, France
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Team Form and Analysis:
Metz has had a disastrous start to their Ligue 1 campaign, sitting at the bottom of the table with zero points from their first three matches. The hosts have struggled both defensively and offensively, conceding seven goals while only scoring two. Their most recent loss was a 3-2 defeat to Paris FC, a result that highlights their defensive frailties. While they have struggled to secure points, Metz has a strong historical home record and will be desperate to get their first win of the season in front of their home fans.
Angers, meanwhile, has had a solid start to the season, with a win, a draw, and a loss in their first three matches. The visitors are coming off an excellent 1-1 home draw against Stade Rennais and will be looking to build on that momentum. Their defensive organization has been a key strength, conceding just two goals in three matches. Angers will be looking to capitalize on Metz’s struggles and secure an important away victory.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is in favor of Angers, who have won 20 of their 52 competitive meetings to Metz’s 19. However, the last time the two sides met, Metz secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home. This suggests that the two teams are evenly matched and that this will be a tight and highly competitive affair.
Player to Watch:
Metz: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Gauthier Hein and Giorgi Tsitaishvili, who have been central to their creative output. They will also be looking to the young midfielder Boubacar Traoré, who has been in good form and will be looked upon to provide a much-needed attacking spark for the home side.
Angers: The focus for Angers will be on their key attacking players, including Ilan Kebbal, who has been in excellent goal-scoring form, and their veteran midfielder, Yassin Belkhdim.
Prediction:
Given Metz’s struggles and Angers’s solid form, the visitors are the slight favorites to win this match. However, Metz will have the home advantage and the motivation to get their season back on track, which could make this a much tighter affair. A narrow away victory for Angers or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the Metz vs Angers match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
USA: beIN Sports, beIN Sports en Español, FuboTV, Fanatiz
Canada: beIN Sports Canada, beIN Sports en Español Canada, FuboTV
India: This match is not being broadcast live in India.
UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
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