In this week 30 match on the 3rd of April, Metz will play host to Monaco in a meeting of these two extremely mismatched Ligue 1 teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 2 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, Metz recorded a 1-6 blowout loss against Rennes. Martin Terrier struck first for Rennes in the 18th minute on a penalty, then Martin Terrier added another in the 27th minute on a feed from Benjamin Bourigeaud. Metz looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 7 points in their last 10 matches, while 7th placed Monaco is fresh off their 3-0 shutout win against Paris Saint Germain. Wissam Ben Yedder scored the first goal for Monaco in the 25th minute, then Kevin Volland added another in the 68th minute In the end, Paris Saint Germain was frustrated by Monaco’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Monaco ended the match with the shutout victory. Monaco is looking for direction having earned 15 points in their last 10 matches.
Metz and Monaco last played eachother at the Stade Louis Ii. on the 5th of December. Monaco won by a score of 4 to 0. Sofiane Diop scored the first goal for Monaco in the 2nd minute, then Kevin Volland added another in the 44th minute on a penalty kick In the end, Metz couldn’t muster any offence and Monaco ran away with the shutout win.
Wissam Ben Yedder has been the most prolific scorer on Monaco in the last 5 matches with 2 goals.
Frédéric Antonetti’s squad will be without Vincent Pajot, Manuel Cabit, Thomas Delaine, Digbo Maiga, Matthieu Udol and Fabien Centonze, while Monaco will be without Krépin Diatta and Cesc Fàbregas.