Metz

Ligue 1

Rennes

vs

Metz

Rennes come into this match in strong form, with four wins from their last five and a potent attack averaging 2.4 goals per game recently. Metz, by contrast, are bottom of the table, on a five-game losing streak, and have the league's worst defensive record, conceding 60 goals in 26 matches. Rennes' home form is solid, while Metz have just one away win all season and concede nearly three goals per away game. Head-to-head history is also heavily in Rennes' favor, with eight wins in the last ten meetings. Expect Rennes to dominate, likely keeping a clean sheet, and to score multiple goals.

Ligue 1

Metz

vs

Toulouse

This is a clash between two out-of-form sides, but Metz's struggles are far more severe. Metz have lost 4 straight and scored just once in their last 5 games, while Toulouse have also failed to win in 5, but have at least shown some attacking intent. Metz's home record is poor, and their attack is almost non-existent recently. Toulouse's away record is average, but their defense is much more solid than Metz's. The H2H record is draw-heavy, but Toulouse have dominated recent meetings. Expect a low-scoring, cagey affair, with Toulouse slight favorites but a draw very possible.

Ligue 1

Lens

vs

Metz

Lens, sitting 2nd and boasting a formidable home record (10 wins in 12), face bottom side Metz, who have lost 10 of 12 away games and are in a dire run of form. Lens's attack is in top gear, averaging 3 goals per game in their last 5, while Metz have scored just once in their last 5. The home side's motivation for the title race contrasts with Metz's relegation struggles. Expect Lens to dominate, likely leading from the first half, with a strong chance of a clean sheet and a multi-goal margin.

Ligue 1

Metz

vs

Stade Brestois 29

Metz, sitting at the bottom of Ligue 1, face a tough task against mid-table Brest. Metz's recent form is dire, with four losses and just one goal scored in their last five matches, while conceding heavily. Brest, meanwhile, are unbeaten in four and come off a solid win over Marseille. The H2H record is also strongly in Brest's favour, with six wins in the last ten meetings. Metz's attack has been blunt and their defence leaky, while Brest's away record is not stellar but still superior to Metz's home form. Expect a controlled performance from Brest, likely keeping a clean sheet against a struggling Metz side.

Ligue 1

Paris Saint Germain

vs

Metz

Paris Saint Germain host Metz in a classic top vs bottom Ligue 1 clash. PSG are in imperious home form, unbeaten at Parc des Princes, and have scored freely all season. Metz, by contrast, are on a poor run, with one draw and four defeats in their last five, and possess the league's worst away defence. The gulf in quality and form is stark, and history is on PSG's side, having won 9 of the last 10 H2H meetings. Expect a one-sided encounter, with PSG likely to dominate from the outset and rack up a convincing win.

Ligue 1

Metz

vs

Auxerre

This is a relegation six-pointer between two of Ligue 1's lowest-scoring teams. Metz are winless in their last five and have a leaky defence, but Auxerre's attack has completely dried up (0 goals in last 5). Both teams are missing key players, which further blunts attacking options. Expect a tense, low-quality affair with few chances, likely decided by a single goal or ending goalless.