Metz v Nantes: relegation rivals meet in high-stakes Ligue 1 fight | OneFootball

Metz host Nantes in Ligue 1 at Stade Saint-Symphorien on Sunday, 5 April 2026, a survival six-pointer with the hosts 18th on 14 points and the visitors 17th on 17.

Metz and Nantes are split by three points in the relegation places. The hosts halted a four-game losing run with a goalless draw at Rennes last time out, while the visitors have lost four of their past five, their sole win in that spell coming against Le Havre.

Benoit Tavenot is without Gauthier Hein, Boubacar Traoré, Cleo Mélières and Joseph Mangondo, and Alpha Touré is suspended. Les Canaris have Francis Coquelin and Bahmed Deuff sidelined.

Both sides average under one goal per game this season, so margins could be fine. Metz have conceded 60 league goals and kept five clean sheets, while Les Canaris have let in 45 with four shutouts. For threat, Matthis Abline has eight goal contributions this Ligue 1 campaign, but Metz may look to experienced forward Habib Diallo to stretch the back line.

A home win would lift Metz to 17 points and level with Les Canaris in the survival scrap. An away victory would take Les Canaris to 20 points and give them breathing space, while a draw would nudge Metz to 15 and leave the visitors on 18.