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No reasons for rising odds for hosts. Metz is undefeated in 2021 ( 3-2-0) and with only three defeats since middle September. They are sixth on table and loose six matches, practically all direct clashes against the first five on table plus Brest

Six points less for Montpellier, 0-2-6 in last eight rounds, a bad run that make more then questionable the confirm of current trainer for next season.

Metz with one day less of rest, but recovers from ban Kouyat? ( def.9+3) and striker third scorer Leya ( 4g), plus Maiga ( midf. 17 1g) from Covid, while remain out topscorer Niane ( 6g), N'Guette ( midf.13+3 3g) and Payot ( midf.8) but noone played at least in 2021 - Niane injuried since October, the other two since November and December.

Montpellier with two return, too, Savanier ( midf.14+1 3g) and Mollet ( midf.16+4 3g), but regular keeper Omlin, topscorer Delort ( 9g), left back Oyongo ( 5+8) remain injuried.

Metz has the third best home defense of league, apart last away match in which suffered two away goals hosts received only two goals in previous seven matches, are one of the most in form team in this moment ( while Montpellier has the worst performances of league in last five) and already defeated 2-0 Montpellier in December on their field, guests are under pressure, an home win covering the draw seems a good bet to try.