Metz vs Lille: Defending Ligue 1 champions, Lille are up against Metz in their opening match of the 2021-22 season as they look to begin their season on a high.
Match Details:
Teams: Metz vs Lille
Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Longeville-les-Metz, France
Date: Sunday 8th August, 2021
Time: 08:30 PM IST
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Preview
Metz come into this on the back of successive wins over UNFP and Montpellier respectively due to which they will be upbeat to start their campaign on a high.
They beat Montpellier 1-0 in their last match with Kevin N’Doram’s goal giving his side the important win.
Metz has not been at their best in pre-season but with 4 wins from 6 matches, they will be confident of doing well.
The French side will look to improve from last season’s 10th place finish.
On the other hand, the defending champions Lille are in full flow after 1-0 win over PSG in the French Super cup final on Sunday.
Xeka scored the only goal of the match to help his side begin the campaign with silverware as they look to defend their crown.
Lille did not have the best of pre-season but are capable of turning the tide with the Ligue 1 title on their back and use that ability to put in good performances.
Gourvennec’s side won the title last season after a 10 decade and will look to mount a challenge once again.
Both sides met last season in the Ligue 1 where Lille won 2-0 with second half goals from Yilmaz and Celik ensuring victory for the visitors.
Form Guide
Metz: DLWWW
Lille: WDLLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Metz 1-0 Montpellier
Lille 1-0 PSG
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Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Metz vs Lille in India?
The match can be live streamed on the FanCode App while no broadcast is available for Indian viewers.
Team News
There are no injury concerns for either side heading into the season opener.
Metz possible 11:
Oukidja, Bronn, Kouyaté, Fofana, Centonze, Pajot, Sarr, Delaine, Bassi, Niane and Yade
Lille possible 11:
Léo, Reinildo, Botman, Fonte, Pied, Bamba, Yazici, André, Ikoné, Yilmaz and David
Prediction: Metz 0-3 Lille
Metz are in good form coming into this one but will be up against the defending champions, fresh off the success against PSG.
Lille has the quality and tenacity to get through this one and should be comfortable winners.
Players to watch out for: Yilmaz, David, Niane, Bassi.
