Metz – Nantes

Metz head into the home fixture against Nantes perched in sixth place with nine points from two wins, three draws and a single loss, having scored eight and conceded five. Nantes sit near the bottom at 17th, holding four points after one victory, one draw and four defeats, while their defence has leaked 12 goals compared with seven scored. The gap in both points and goal difference underscores the pressure on the visitors, who will need to tighten up at the back if they hope to turn their season around. For Metz, the challenge is to convert their solid defensive record into a win and maintain their push for a European spot, while Nantes must claw back from a precarious position and aim to close the gap to safety.