Preview: Metz vs Montpellier HSC - prediction, team news, lineups

[(FC Metz) Strength]:
1. Hein has scored five goals for FC Metz in Ligue 1 this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
2. Traore has scored two goals for FC Metz in the Coupe de France this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
3. FC Metz have achieved a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 Coupe de France matches, demonstrating outstanding performance in cup competitions.
4. FC Metz have won all of their last three official matches in AH.

[(FC Metz) Weakness]:
1. The 19-year-old youngster Santos sustained severe injuries during a New Year's Eve celebration at a bar in Montana, Switzerland, and has now been transferred to Germany for medical treatment.

[(Montpellier HSC) Strength]:
1. Mendy has scored five goals for Montpellier HSC in France Ligue 2 this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
2. Victor Orakpo has scored three goals for Montpellier HSC in the Coupe de France this season and is currently the top scorer of the team.
3. Montpellier HSC have won all of their recent three Coupe de France matches and have performed exceptionally well in cup competitions.
4. Montpellier HSC have achieved a record of 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 8 official away games, demonstrating a decent away performance.
5. In their last four encounters, Montpellier HSC have achieved an unbeaten record of three wins and one draw, holding a psychological edge.

[(Montpellier HSC) Weakness]:
1. Montpellier HSC have lost all of their last 7 official matches in AH.

[Tips]:
As one of the weakest teams in Ligue 1, FC Metz's performance in the league this season is dismal. Currently sitting at the bottom of the table, their relegation situation is quite dire, which may cast doubt on their motivation for the Coupe de France.

On the other hand, Montpellier HSC find themselves in the middle of the France Ligue 2 table, with neither hopes for promotion nor relegation worries, allowing them to fully focus on the cup competition.

The AH line is -0.5 for the home side, which is not in favor of FC Metz enough.

Montpellier HSC should earn our credit in this game.

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