Reims vs Metz: H2H Stats and Match Prediction
Reims and Metz are gearing up for what promises to be an intriguing clash on March 17, 2024, as they face off in Ligue 1. With both teams eyeing valuable points, let's delve into their head-to-head statistics and attempt to predict the outcome of this highly anticipated fixture.
In the 24 matches these two teams have contested against each other, Metz has emerged victorious on seven occasions, while Reims has secured five wins. The remaining 12 matches ended in draws, underlining the closely contested nature of their encounters over the years.
On average, both teams have scored 1.79 goals per match in their direct confrontations, suggesting that spectators can anticipate a balanced contest with opportunities for both sides to find the back of the net.
Analyzing their current form in the ongoing season, Reims has been finding the back of the net with an average of 1.52 goals per match. Their home record further underscores their attacking prowess, with 75.00% of their matches at home witnessing over 1.5 goals scored by either team.
In contrast, Metz has struggled slightly in attack, averaging 1.06 goals per match in the 2024 season. However, their away record demonstrates their ability to find the back of the net on the road, with 68.75% of their matches away from home seeing over 1.5 goals scored.
Despite their proficiency in scoring goals away from home, Metz has struggled to consistently produce high-scoring encounters, with only 43.75% of their away matches witnessing over 2.5 goals scored.
Examining the streaks in their recent direct matches, both teams have experienced a trend of draws, with the last two encounters between them ending in stalemates. This suggests that they are evenly matched and capable of canceling each other out on the field.
Considering these statistics, it's likely that we'll witness a closely contested match with both teams vying for supremacy. Reims, with their strong home record, might hold a slight advantage, but Metz's resilience and ability to score goals away from home could see them secure a positive result from this encounter.
In conclusion, while Reims may be considered slight favorites based on their head-to-head record and home advantage, Metz's defensive solidity and capacity to score on the road could lead to another closely fought draw between the two sides.
Direct Matches:
- 12.02.24 L1 Metz Reims 1 : 1
- 03.09.23 L1 Reims Metz 0 : 0
- 26.02.23 L1 Reims Metz 1 : 2
- 08.10.22 L1 Metz Reims 1 : 0
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