Metz – Grenoble

Metz host Grenoble in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with the home side sitting fifth in the table on nine points after two wins and three draws, boasting a solid 8‑4 goal difference. Grenoble, languishing in 12th place with seven points from two victories, one draw and three defeats, have struggled defensively, conceding ten goals while scoring only seven. The two teams have already faced each other this season, and the result could prove pivotal for Metz as they aim to maintain pressure on the leaders, while Grenoble looks to climb out of the lower half. Both sides will be keen to convert their limited margins into a decisive win, making the encounter a key battle for points in the mid‑table scramble.