Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(42) 21 Goals 31 (53)
(28) 17 Assists 27 (45)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
29.6 Average Age 29.8
183 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(49%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 53% (51%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.5)
(1.8) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Metz
Marseille
Player Reason Status Rating
Vincent Pajot Out 6.93
Manuel Cabit Out N/A
Warren Tchimbembé Out 6.19
Opa Nguette Out 6.77
Ibrahima Niane Out 6.82
Victorien Angban Out 6.46
Aaron Leya Iseka Doubtful 6.3
Player Reason Status Rating
Florian Thauvin Out 6.98

Team News

Metz
Marseille
  • Ibrahima Niane will miss out here, but captain John Boye is back after missing last week's loss to Lorient.
  • Victorien Angban will also miss out; look for Pape Sarr and Habib Maïga to play in central midfield.
  • With Aaron Leya Iseka also a doubt, look for Vagner and Lamine Gueye to lead the line.
  • Pape Gueye is back from suspension, and could be included from the off.
  • With Florian Thauvin suspended, look for Dimitri Payet to play a deeper role, with Dario Benedetto partnering Arkadiusz Milik in attack.

Prediction

  • Marseille need just a point to confirm fifth, but Metz's injury-hit squad looks likely to be more obliging than that, even with the return of defensive linchpin Boye.
  • That said, Marseille did struggle to get a result against an Angers side who one would have thought would be similarly dis-invested last week -- this match may yet have its share of excitement.
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