Sochaux – Metz

Sochaux host Metz in a tightly contested top‑six clash, with both sides sitting on nine points after six games. The hosts sit sixth, having recorded two wins, three draws and a single loss while scoring three and conceding four, whereas Metz occupy fifth place unbeaten, also with two victories and three stalemates but boasting a superior goal difference of +4 after netting eight and allowing just four. The head‑to‑head record this season has been level, setting the stage for a pivotal encounter that could see Metz edge closer to the promotion places or Sochaux bounce back from their lone defeat. With only a single point separating them, the match promises to be a decisive test of consistency for both clubs.