Metz are having a rough stretch right now. They have lost almost all of their recent games, and they have been conceding a lot of goals along the way. Reims are in better shape. They are not winning every week, but they have picked up some wins and draws and look the steadier of the two teams at the moment.

When these two have met in recent years, the games have often been tight and have generally not produced a lot of goals, with several low-scoring draws. Overall, Reims look the stronger side going into this one, so they are the more likely winners, though recent meetings suggest it could be a close game.