Marseille is coming into this match in a difficult patch. They have not won in their last five games, drawing three and losing two. They are struggling to find good form at the moment.

Metz has also found wins hard to come by recently, with a mix of draws and losses in their last few outings. When these two teams have met in the past, most of their games have been very tight, with many ending without any goals. However, their most recent meeting was a clear win for Marseille.