Metz – Clermont Foot

Metz host a struggling Clermont side in what promises to be a decisive clash for the Ligue 1 table. The home team sit fifth with nine points from two wins and three draws, boasting a comfortable +4 goal difference after scoring eight and conceding four. Clermont, languishing in 15th place, have yet to taste victory this season, having collected five points from five stalemates and a single loss, and sit on a –2 goal margin with three goals for and five against. With Metz looking to cement a top‑six push and Clermont desperate for their first win, the encounter could prove pivotal for both clubs’ aspirations.