TIPS - FC Metz VS Angers SCO

[(FC Metz) Weakness]:
1. FC Metz's starting center-back Sadibou Sane scored a goal in the last league match, briefly giving the team a lead, with an outstanding individual performance. However, he was sent off with a red card for a serious foul and will be suspended for this match.
2. FC Metz defender Michel Mbala and forward Malik Mbaye are confirmed to miss this match due to injuries; two other forwards, Joseph Mangondo and Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly, are doubtful due to injuries.
3. FC Metz lost 2-3 away to Paris FC in the last league match, suffering three consecutive defeats in the new season, with consistently poor form.
4. FC Metz's defense is full of holes, conceding 7 goals in 3 league matches this season, averaging over 2 goals per game, and conceding in every match so far.
5. FC Metz lack attacking power, scoring only 2 goals in 3 league matches this season, with two matches ending goalless.
6. FC Metz lost 0-1 at home to RC Strasbourg Alsace in their first league home match of the season, showing limited home strength.

[(Angers SCO) Strength]:
1. Angers SCO currently have no confirmed injured or absent players and can field a relatively complete squad for this match.
2. Angers SCO forward Prosper Peter scored a goal in the last league match, helping the team equalize, and was very active in the attack.
3. Angers SCO have solid defensive capabilities, conceding only 2 goals in 3 league matches this season, including just 1 goal away against Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
4. In the last 6 head-to-head meetings, Angers SCO have 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, showing a clear advantage in this fixture.
5. Angers SCO have won all their 3 league matches in AH with a great trend this season.

[(Angers SCO) Weakness]:
1. Angers SCO drew 1-1 at home with Stade Rennais FC in the last league match, failing to win in two consecutive league games, showing signs of declining form.
2. Angers SCO lack firepower in attack, scoring only 2 goals in 3 league matches this season, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
3. Angers SCO have limited away competitiveness, with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses in their last 10 league away matches, a win rate of only 30%.

[Tips]:
FC Metz is a newly promoted team this season, having lost all three league matches so far.

Their overall strength is uncompetitive in Ligue 1, with completely imbalanced performances in both offense and defense, and limited home form.

Angers SCO's form this season is clearly much better than FC Metz's, with solid defense, but they lack attacking threat and are poor away from home.

Head-to-head records show FC Metz are at a clear disadvantage, and they haven't received strong support from the bookmakers even at home for this match.

Therefore, we expect Angers SCO to keep unbeaten on the road.

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Angers SCO (+0/0.5)