Metz vs Saint Etienne Tips, Where to Watch & Scores

The Facts

A competitive mid-table side looks to challenge an upper-table opponent (ranked 8th and 1st in the Promotion ~ Ligue 1).
In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Metz won 2.
Metz has experienced an up-and-down run in recent matches (last 5 matches: 1 win).
Saint-Étienne shows confident form ahead of this contest (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
A closely fought contest is anticipated, with Saint-Étienne holding a narrow advantage.
Confirmed absences for Metz: Mangondo J. (Knee Injury) Marchal A. (Inactive) Toure A. (Transfer negotiations).
Confirmed absences for Saint-Étienne: Eymard P. (Foot Injury) Paalberg M. (Inactive) Traore L. (Inactive).
In the last 17 head-to-head meetings, Metz has recorded 6 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 25:23 (averaging 1.5:1.4 goals per game).
Specifically in home fixtures for Metz against this opponent, the record stands at 4 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with 16:9 goals (averaging 2:1.1 per game).

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	St Etienne	7	5	1	1	19:8	11	16
2	Red Star	7	4	2	1	9:7	2	14
3	Reims	7	3	4	0	15:9	6	13
4	Montpellier	7	3	3	1	6:5	1	12
5	Metz	7	2	4	1	10:7	3	10
6	Nancy	7	3	1	3	8:7	1	10
7	Annecy	7	3	1	3	9:9	0	10
8	Sochaux	7	2	4	1	4:5	-1	10
9	Dijon	7	2	3	2	10:10	0	9
10	Pau FC	7	2	2	3	6:6	0	8
11	Guingamp	7	2	2	3	10:12	-2	8
12	Dunkerque	7	2	2	3	10:12	-2	8
13	Grenoble	7	2	2	3	8:11	-3	8
14	Rodez	7	2	1	4	14:16	-2	7
15	Nantes	7	2	1	4	9:13	-4	7
16	Clermont	7	0	6	1	4:6	-2	6
17	Boulogne	7	0	5	2	3:5	-2	5
18	Laval	7	1	2	4	8:14	-6	5

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      Ligue 2 (Relegation)
      Relegation ~ Ligue 3

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