Metz – Rodez

Metz turned their home ground into a fortress, cruising to a 4‑1 victory over Rodez and solidifying their fifth‑place standing with nine points from two wins and three draws. The win boosted their goal difference to +4, extending the gap over the twelfth‑placed side and keeping them unbeaten in the league so far. Rodez, now on eleven points, slipped further down to eleventh after their third loss, leaving their goal tally at 11 for and 12 against. The encounter also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Metz the sole win in the two‑match series. With the three points added, Metz are well‑positioned to challenge the top spots as the campaign progresses.