Metz v Lyon: Ligue 1 preview, prediction and free tip

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Metz v Lyon in the French Ligue 1.

Where to watch

BT Sport ESPN, 7.45pm Friday

Best bet

Habib Diallo to score first
0.5pt each-way 9-2 bet365

Match preview

Lyon are a fading force in France, winning only nine of their 25 league games this term, and their permeable defence may struggle to tame one of Ligue 1's in-form marksmen.

Metz are lingering above the drop zone but matters would be a lot worse if it were not for Chelsea target Habib Diallo.

The 24-year-old has scored 12 of his side's 24 league goals this term, the same tally as Victor Osimhen and Neymar, and could put Metz in front against Les Gones.

Key stat

Lyon have kept only two clean sheets in 13 away matches in Ligue 1 this season.

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