Friday 16/05/2014, 20:30, France Ligue 2, Round 38, Laval vs Mets
Laval vs Mets Betting Preview
Mets is without a doubt the best team playing in the second French division and it comes as no surprise that they have secured promotion many rounds before the end of the regular season. They have a 12 points lead over the runner-up and that's why they are not particularly interested in winning on the road tonight. By contrast, Laval needs all three points to make sure that they avoid relegation, as they sit just one point above Chateauroux.
Laval vs Mets Betting Odds
Laval 2.30, Draw 3.30, Nimes 3.40
Laval vs Mets Betting Tips
As French teams go, Laval are a decent side when playing in front of their fans and won eight times out of 11 fixtures. In the last three games, they are undefeated and accumulated a total of seven points, which could prove decisive in their attempt to avoid relegation.
Exactly one week ago, they traveled to Nimes and defended for 90 min., but eventually the hosts got the best of them and stripped them of a precious point. Under normal circumstances, this fixture would be a nightmare, since winning against Metz is unlikely even when having home pitch advantage.
On the bright side, they are at full strength and despite giving everything on the field over the last couple of weeks, no more players have sustained injuries or picked up cards. A draw is not going to help them one bit, because they would still depend on Chateauroux not to win away at Brest, a team that lacks motivation and is crippled by injuries.
Metz has already celebrated promotion at home three weeks ago but many of its best players joined the injured ones. Among those that are expected to miss tonight are Bourgeois, N'Dour, Nsor, Teixeira, O'Shaughnessy, Marchal, Kashi and Milan.
Key Facts
- Metz is expected to bring only 15 players to Laval tonight, basically the 11 starters and four reserves.
- Bekamenga is the most prolific striker for the hosts, scoring 18 goals in 36 games this season.
Laval vs Mets Betting Prediction
Coach Zanko will take more chances than he usually does when playing against a top team such as Metz, because a draw doesn't help his cause. Against a depleted opponent, who travels to Stade Francis le Basser unmotivated, the hosts should have a decent chance at winning and the odds are spectacular. They currently stand at 2.30 with Pinnacle Sports, which is great value for a relatively safe wager.
Bet: Laval @ 2.30 with Pinnacle Sports
