Metz are heading into this match in decent spirits, having picked up two wins and a draw in their last five games. They've been involved in some high-scoring affairs lately, including a 4-4 thriller. Lorient, on the other hand, have struggled more, winning just once in their last five matches and losing two. Both teams have been finding the net with some regularity, suggesting we could see goals.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, they've been incredibly tight. The last three matches have all ended in draws, with two of them finishing 1-1. This suggests the sides are very evenly matched. Given Lorient's slightly better recent record in their head-to-head history, but Metz's stronger current form, this feels like a game that could go either way, but a draw looks the most likely outcome.