Sochaux and Metz will face each other in a Ligue 2 game in France on Friday, May 26th, 2023, check the Sochaux vs Metz betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Sochaux vs Metz will occur
The game will be played in the small Stade Auguste-Bonal stadium, in the city of Montbéliard, with a capacity for 20005 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Sochaux vs Metz betting tip 2022/2023
In the current edition of the Ligue 2, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.29 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.41 goals per match.
Sochaux last match
Sochaux in its last official match lost (2-1) against Paris, in a match valid for Ligue 2. Coach O. Guégan’s lined up a 4-3-3 formation.
A defeat of the home team had odds of 1.91, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
The whole defensive section of the team suffered a lot from the opponent’s raids, but the most in trouble seemed to be Yoël Armougom. The player made many crucial mistakes during the match, and he will have to regain his lucidity as early as the next match in order to return useful to his team.
Metz last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 2, Metz, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Guingamp team with a final score of 1-1.
A win in this match had high probabilities, that is why the draw (odd 3.75) can be considered as a bad result.
Sochaux vs Metz h2h
The last time these teams battled against each other in Ligue 2, Sochaux ranked 4th place while Metz was in 11th place. Sochaux took to the field with a 4-4-1-1 tactic, while Metz deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The last time these teams played against each other during the 2022/2023 season in a Ligue 2 themed match was a hard-fought battle as it ended in a 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Metz team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 3 wins, compared to the Sochaux team, which has no wins recently.
Teams varying in strengths and motivations.
Sochaux
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Considering the home team Sochaux, standing in 6th place with 52 points in the Ligue 2 competition in France. Their performance statistics have been such as 15 wins, 14 losses and, 7 draws.
This means that, in the 37th round, the team has an advantage of 1 point, and the Paris team is just behind in 7th place.
In terms of form, the team comes from a 5 losses streak in the Ligue 2, which is not a good omen for this next match.
Sochaux analysis
Sochaux at the end of round 36 in Ligue 2 had 53 goals scored and 37 conceded.
To control the game, the Sochaux team would try to achieve an average ball possession of 56.5%. This is because teams would have some control over their opponents if they had ball possession above 50%.
The team proves to be better playing in their own base, having 9 wins versus 5 losses, and 4 draws. They won 6 games playing as the visiting team.
Best goalscorer from Sochaux
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Ibrahim Sissoko so far in the competition. With 12 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Sochaux to achieve victorious results this season.
It should also be noted that 4 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Metz
Ligue 2 leaderboard now
Metz arrives in this game with 66 points, and in 3rd place in the Ligue 2, having won 18 games in total and lost 6 times, making a total of 12 draws.
The team has a slight disadvantage of 3 points against Bordeaux who occupies the position 2 in the 37th round.
Metz analysis
After 36 rounds, Metz has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 57 goals for and 31 conceded.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Ligue 2.
With an away balance of 9 wins, 4 losses, and 5 draws in the Ligue 2, Metz usually leaves little room for opponents to win.
Best goalscorer from Metz
In this season, the individual highlight is Georges Mikautadze that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 23 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Metz achieved in several matches.
It should also be noted that 6 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Metz
The Metz team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 4 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
In short, a much stronger team Metz, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn’t concede goals, against an irregular Sochaux that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of unfavorable results.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score – No market are quoted at 2.
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Sochaux is Ibrahim Sissoko, who has already scored 12 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Metz is Georges Mikautadze, he has scored in 23 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Taking into consideration that Metz scores an average of 1.78 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.05.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
One will find that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.7 corners per game, making this something to note in attempting to obtain good betting results.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.78 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Metz side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 7 time this season, very different from Sochaux who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Sochaux vs Metz betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 26th, 2023, Friday.
The match will take place at the Stade Auguste-Bonal stadium in Montbéliard.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 2 match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
