Metz and Lorient have drawn their last several meetings, with their most recent match ending in a 1-1 tie. These games have typically been very tight, with most of them finishing without many goals.

Looking at recent form, both teams have been struggling to win. Metz has had a mix of draws and losses lately, while Lorient has managed a couple of wins but also some draws and a loss. Neither side has been in consistently good shape, which suggests this could be another close and cautious match.