Our prediction for this Ligue 1 match:
Monaco
Match Time & Date:
05/12/2021
09:00 AM
Prediction: 2-0
Metz
After outplaying Angers 3-1 on the road, Monaco will look to move closer to the Champions League berth when they host Metz to their Stade Louis II on Sunday afternoon. Les Rouges et Blancs impressed in the midweek triumph, and, as a result, the bookies see them as hot favourites to beat Metz in front of home fans. All Krepin Diatta, Cesc Fabregas, and Benoit Badiashile are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
Les Grenats, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-1 loss to Montpellier. Metz have already suffered four defeats on the road this term, which is yet another reason why home win should be considered. Les Grenats defender Kevin N’Doram, who limped off with injury in the midweek defeat, is unlikely to feature against Monaco.
Highlighted Player (Cesc Fabregas):
Born in Arenys de Mar on 4 May, 1987, Cesc Fabregas began his football career at Mataro. After spending two years at Mataro, Cesc joined Barcelona in 1997 and six years later the Spanish midfielder signed a deal with Arsenal. Fabregas played for Arsenal for eight years (2003-2011) and in 2011 he turned his dream into reality and returned to Barca.
In 2014 the 29-year-old footballer joined Premier League side Chelsea. Fabregas won the 2012/2013 La Liga title with Barcelona, while lifting the 2014/2015 Premier League trophy with Chelsea. Cesc did not win the Premier League title with Arsenal, but he helped the capital club lift the FA Cup trophy in 2005.
On the other hand, the Chelsea midfielder recorded much better results with the Spain national team as he won the European Championship trophy in 2008 and 2012, while winning the FIFA World Cup title in 2010. Fabregas made his debut for la Roja in March, 2006.
Highlighted Team (Metz):
Thanks to amalgamation of two amateur clubs Metz were founded in 1932 and soon they became a professional team. Les Grenats are one of the oldest professional teams in France, but they have yet to win the Ligue 1 trophy. Metz finished the 1997/1998 season in second place in the standings and it has to be noted that they were level on points with champions Lens (worse goal difference).
However, les Grenats won Coupe de France on two occasions (1983/1984, 1987/1988), with the team beating Monaco and Sochaux respectively in the title games. Emmanuel Adebayor is considered one of the most famous players who whore Metz jersey and you should know that the Togolese attacker scored 15 goals in 44 appearances in the league for the club.
Metz play their home games at Stade Saint-Symphorien, the venue which was opened back in September, 1923. Les Grenats wear red shirts and white shorts when playing at home, whilst the colour of their away kits is white.
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