Metz 7/10 to beat Dijon in Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Metz win

Odds: 7/10 @ 888sport

With a golden chance to cash in on their recent purple patch this weekend, Metz will welcome Dijon to the Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, last seen putting on another professional display by picking up a 1-0 win away at Nimes, the mood in Metz’s camp will undeniably be at a real high. Knowing that three points on Sunday could see them close the weekend sat in the European spots, Les Grenats have really impressed many across France either side of October’s international break. Already collecting seven points from their three top-flight contests since returning to action, Head Coach Frédéric Antonetti finds his side in the midst of what has been a remarkable six-match unbeaten run. Landing a 2-1 win when they last faced off against Sunday’s guests last season, Metz have continued to shine with their recent displays at the back. Recording another clean sheet against Nimes last time out, the hosts have gone almost 400 minutes without conceding a goal from open play.

As for the visitors, while the mood in Metz’s camp appears to be at a real high, Dijon have drastically struggled to find their feet since opening the New Year and many have tipped them as a real relegation contender this time around. Eventually playing out a sluggish 0-0 stalemate against top-flight returners Lorient last weekend, the Owls already find themselves sat rock-bottom of the Ligue 1 table and chasing a five-point deficit. The only side who are still looking to pick up their first victory of the season so far, Stéphane Jobard’s side have also really struggled with their continued issues in front of goal. Managing to record just a single strike in any of their last four appearances on the bounce, we’re backing another tough weekend for Dijon when they make the trip to the Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday afternoon.

Bet: Metz 7/10 to beat Dijon in Sunday’s Ligue 1 showdown @ 888sport