- Marseille are winless in their last four matches in Ligue 1
- Metz have suffered defeats in each of their last five matches in the competition
- Marseille are unbeaten in their last eight against Metz in Ligue 1
The action on the Ligue 1 schedule this weekend gets underway on Friday, as Marseille bids to get their season back on track. They come into this weekend after losing their previous fixture, which means that they have dropped to eighth in the Ligue 1 standings.
Marseille vs Metz Picks

- Pick: Draw (+410)
Metz also requires a change in fortunes after losing each of their last five. You can find the Marseille vs Metz odds and our French Ligue 1 predictions here.
Marseille vs Metz Odds
Team | Handicap | Moneyline | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Olympique Marseille | -1, -1½ -117 | -275 | O 2½ -115 |
FC Metz | +1, +1½ -113 | +840 | U 2½ -112 |
Draw | +410 |
The Marseille vs Metz odds show the home side as the -275 favorite. A victory for Metz on the road is considered unlikely at +840, while the draw is also an outside selection at +410. For more information about where to place your bets read our BetUs Review!
Marseille vs Metz Information
Marseille vs Metz
Location of the Game: Stade Velodrome, Marseille, France
Date & Time: Friday, February 9, 2024. 3:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN
Marseille vs Metz Analysis
Marseille Preview
It has been far from the season that Olympique Marseille would have been expecting this term, as they have lost ground on the European spots based on the Ligue 1 scores in recent weeks. The French giants suffered a fresh blow last weekend after losing against Lyon, which extended their winless run in the competition to four matches.
Despite that defeat, the home side remains the standout selection in the Marseille vs Metz odds this weekend. Their home record has been excellent throughout the campaign, as they have avoided defeat in all ten matches at the Stade Velodrome this term. That means that they have made their best home start to a season since 2019-20.
Marseille Projected Lineup:
(4-3-3) Lopez, Meite, Gigot, Balerdi, Merlin, Harit, Onana, Ounahi, Sarr, Ndiaye, Aubameyang
Marseille Injuries:
Bilal Nadir is out for the season for Marseille, while Jordan Veretout and Geoffrey Kondogbia are both unlikely to return until late February.
Metz Preview
Something will need to change at FC Metz if they are to mount an unlikely challenge for safety at this stage of the season. The French side comes into this round of matches after losing each of their last seven, while no side in Ligue 1 has suffered more defeats so far this term. A return to winning ways is required, as they already sit three points from safety after 20 rounds of matches.
Their seven-game losing sequence in Ligue 1 is the longest across Europe’s top divisions. Meanwhile, they haven’t only once ensured a longer losing run in Ligue 1 after suffering eight defeats on the bounce between September and October 1945.
Metz Projected Lineup:
(4-3-3) Oukidja, Colin, Traore, Cande, Udol, Jacques, N’Doram, N’Guessan, Asoro, Sabaly, Mikautadze
Metz Injuries:
Metz has no fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of this trip to the Stade Velodrome. However, they will be without Christophe Herelle, who was sent off last month.
Marseille vs Metz Pick and Prediction
Marseille are currently enjoying their best unbeaten sequence against Metz after avoiding defeat in their last eight. However, it could be worth noting that only three wins have been recorded across that period.
After looking at the Ligue 1 odds, the draw may be an interesting angle from a betting perspective this weekend, as both of the previous two matches between the sides at the Stade Velodrome have ended level. We aren’t prepared to side with Marseille at odds-on, so a chance will instead be taken on the draw on Friday.
- Pick: Draw (+410)
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