Nice are heading into this match at home in a bit of a slump, having failed to win any of their last five games. Their recent run includes four draws and a loss, which suggests they are struggling to finish games and find a winning edge. On the other hand, Metz arrive in brilliant form, having won three of their last five matches, including a very impressive 4-0 away victory in their most recent game. This clearly shows Metz are in strong shape, especially when playing away from home.

Looking back at their recent meetings, there haven't been many high-scoring games. The last two matches between them both finished 1-0 to the away side, and in fact, four of their last five clashes saw only one or two total goals. This suggests that when these two teams meet, games tend to be tight and low-scoring. Because of Metz's recent strong form and Nice's inability to win, this match looks close but leans towards Metz having the better chance to get a result, especially given how well they have been playing lately. It could easily end in a draw or a narrow win for the visitors.