On Sunday afternoon, Metz will host Brest knowing that they need all three points to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation from Ligue 1 alive with kickoff at 4 pm.
With Lorient one of the teams above them who they could potentially catch, Metz went into their match in midweek, knowing a win would give them a real chance of survival.
Unfortunately, an 86th-minute goal from Dango Ouattara left Metz still firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, eight points adrift of safety with five matches remaining.
After 12 consecutive games without a victory, collecting at least three wins during the run-in appears highly unlikely. Frederic Antonetti will insist that his players continue fighting for a miracle and the first victory in January.
Wednesday’s game was the first time in five outings that they failed to find the back of the net, although you have to go back to December 12 for the last time that they netted more than once in a match.
Going head-to-head with Metz, Brest finds themselves in an advantageous position: 11 points clear of the drop zone. To reach this point, Michel Der Zakarian’s side has claimed seven points from a possible 12, a run that has included an excellent 2-1 win over Lyon.
Metz vs. Brest Head to Head
Both sides have 16 games against each other with the hosts take seven wins while Brest has six wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Lorient 1-0 Metz
- Metz 1-1 Clermont
- Bordeaux 3-1 Metz
- Metz 1-2 AS Monaco
- Metz 2-0 Wehen
Away
- Brest 2-1 Lyon
- Etienne 2-1 Brest
- Brest 1-1 FC Nantes
- Montpellier 1-2 Brest
- Angers 1-0 Brest
Metz Team News
After losing a midweek game to a late goal, Antonetti may be prepared to start the same Metz XI that started at Lorient. However, Ibrahim Amadou’s place in the team is in doubt after being withdrawn at halftime, while Pape Sarr is an attack-minded alternative to Kevin N’Doram.
Brest Team News
Cardona will expect to play on the left-wing after scoring Brest’s winner 18 minutes after being substituted, with Franck Honorat switched to the right flank.
Prediction and Odds
The Brest seem to be ending the season on a high, and we are backing them to end the campaign with a victory.
- Brest Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Both Teams to Score
