Rodez vs Metz prediction 23.08.2024 | Ligue 2
Rodez
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Metz
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2.85
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2.54
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- Competition: Ligue 2
- Date: Friday, 23rd August 2024
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: Stade Paul-Lignon (Rodez)
Although Rodez are far from the wealthiest club in Ligue 2, they finished fourth on the table last season, so Didier Santini's team had an opportunity to fight for promotion to the elite French football league. Rodez didn't succeed, and it is hard to expect the club to repeat such a season. Last Friday, in the opening Ligue 2 round, Rodez lost 1-0 on the road against AC Ajaccio. Now, Rodez will welcome Metz at the stadium where they picked up most points in the previous season.
Metz spent last season in Ligue 1, and the fans certainly hope for a fast return to the best French league. Stephane Le Mignan's team should be one of the best In Ligue 2, but the last few weeks weren't encouraging. Metz are without a win in the last four matches, including the preseason. In the opening league round, they played 1-1 at home against Bastia. The home side finished the game with 67% ball possession and 11 shots on the goal, more than the opponent, but still failed to secure all three points.
Rodez vs Metz pick: Both teams to score - yes
Rodez usually plays well at the home stadium, while we should expect Metz to attack the opponents from the start after a bad game in the first round. Both teams will have their eyes on points in the upcoming tie, so we should expect both teams to score.
Rodez vs Metz Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Metz
1 : 1
Rodez
Ligue 2
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Rodez
1 : 4
Metz
Ligue 2
Rodez team news
Rodez made two transfers since the last game. Killian Corredor, who had 12 goals and seven assists in 38 Ligue 2 matches last season, left the team and signed for Darmstadt. His replacement should be Timothe Nkada, who came from Koper. Nkada, in the Slovenian league, scored nine goals last season.
Last matches of Rodez
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Ajaccio
1 : 0
Rodez
Ligue 2
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Rodez
1 : 4
Pau
Club Friendlies 3
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Rodez
2 : 0
Le Puy F.43 Auvergne
Club Friendlies 3
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Rodez
0 : 0
Grenoble Foot 38
Club Friendlies 3
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Toulouse
2 : 1
Rodez
Club Friendlies 3
Rodez lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Sebastien Cibois
Defenders
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11
Mohamed Bouchouari
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4
Stone Mambo Muzalijoma
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6
Ahmad Ngouyamsa Nounchil
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24
Loni Laurent
Midfielders
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8
Wilitty Younoussa
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28
Abdel Hakim Abdallah
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5
Giovanni Haag
Forwards
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10
Waniss Taibi
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20
Dany Jean
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26
Yannis Verdier
Metz team news
Metz were losing most of the game against Bastia, but they still equalized and secured one point late in the second half. After the match, the head coach, Stephane Le Mignan, had mixed feelings. He was disappointed they had a poor first half, but the team's determination and fighting spirit in the second 45 minutes left him proud.
Last matches of Metz
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Metz
1 : 1
Bastia
Ligue 2
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Amiens SC
1 : 1
Metz
Club Friendlies 3
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Metz
0 : 3
Torino
Club Friendlies 3
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Metz
0 : 0
UNFP
Hybrid Friendlies
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Wehen
0 : 2
Metz
Club Friendlies 3
Metz lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Alexandre Oukidja
Defenders
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39
Koffi Kouao
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38
Sadibou Sane
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8
Ismael Traore
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5
Fali Cande
Midfielders
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6
Joseph Nduquidi
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7
Gauthier Hein
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20
Jessy Deminguet
Forwards
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36
Ablie Jallow
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9
Ibou Sane
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14
Cheikh Sabaly
3 Reasons why we should see both teams score in this match
- Rodez scored nine goals in the last five matches, including the preseason
- Rodez allowed six goals in the previous three games
- Metz scored two goals in the last two matches
Main prediction Rodez - Metz
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.82
Additional predictions
Rodez & Metz current standing in Ligue 2
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 9 |
| 2 | Bastia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 7 |
| 3 | Guingamp | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 4 | Amiens SC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 5 | Lorient | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 | Ajaccio | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 6 |
| 7 | Red Star | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 - 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 8 | Metz | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Pau | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 - 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Annecy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Clermont | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Grenoble Foot 38 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Martigues | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Dunkerque | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 15 | Laval | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 - 4 | -2 | 1 |
| 16 | Caen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 17 | Rodez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 18 | Troyes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 7 | -6 | 0 |