Reims vs Metz Prediction & Tips
Reims, unexpectedly and painfully, ended up in the relegation playoff. With one match to go, the team was in a better position in the table. However, Reims lost that match 1-2 and Le Havre surprised by beating Strasbourg 3-2 away from home, scoring the decisive goal in the final minutes. Thus, Reims dropped to 16th place and was forced to fight for relegation in the play-offs. In addition, Reims had a more demanding schedule: last weekend they played in the final of the Coupe de France. There, against PSG, they had no chance and lost 3-0. In Ligue 1, Reims had only 33 points in 34 rounds.
Metz are the Ligue 2 representatives fighting for a return to the French top flight. The team finished third, just four points behind second place. After 34 rounds, Metz accumulated 65 points. Their playoff run for promotion to Ligue 1 began against Dunkerque, winning 1-0 thanks to an own goal by the opposing striker in the 90+3rd minute. Metz have a lighter schedule: between the final playoff matches, they have had no other commitments.
