Top 5 reasons to watch Metz v PSG | OneFootball

Here is our saga. The 5 good reasons to follow a match (with a few adaptations at times). Before each game, we’ll go over the appealing aspects with a mix of seriousness and humor. Note, this is not meant to be an exhaustive overview of the topic. We continue here with the Paris Saint-Germain (2nd) match this Saturday against Metz (18th) at the Stade Saint-Symphorien during the 16th matchday of Ligue 1 2025-2026 (kick-off at 7pm, Metz/PSG broadcast on Ligue1+).

5. Metz, the team capable of anything.

A disastrous start to the season, a comeback with a win over Lens (1st), and then a relapse to 18th place. It’s hard to say exactly where Metz will end up by the end of the season. You have to be wary—they absolutely haven’t given up, even though some thought their season was already over. But this team can also slip up. It’s always interesting to watch.

4. Regaining positive momentum.

The 5-0 win against Rennes last Saturday did some good, but then there was the 0-0 draw against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in the Champions League. A step back in collective energy in the first half, then in efficiency during the second. We hope to see Paris back on track, even if the schedule is tough to manage.

3. Désiré Doué, at least a little.

The 20-year-old midfielder/forward returned to the pitch on Wednesday after a little over a month’s absence. That’s already good news. We hope to see him get some game time; he’s always so valuable in terms of creativity. Even if he’s obviously not at 100%. We also don’t know if he’ll be able to start. But such an asset can always help, and it’s also preparation for what’s next.

2. An opportunity for the substitutes.

Only 3 days after a Champions League away game, we expect some rotation for this match. It’s not always exciting, but it’s also a chance for some to prove themselves. In the competition for places, it’s interesting. There are also some young players, for example, that we can appreciate. The progress of Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old forward) and Quentin Ndjantou (18-year-old midfielder/forward) seems worth following.

1. Finishing on top in 2025, or avoiding last place.

PSG is 2nd, nothing dramatic. But it’s not comfortable. They need to win to hope to overtake Lens (who host Nice). It’s a great mission for this last Ligue 1 matchday in 2025 (the Coupe de France is played next weekend, then it’s the winter break). We’re counting on a determined PSG. And also on Metz, who certainly want to spend the holidays without being bottom of the table.

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