Rodez welcome Metz at Stade Paul Lignon, Rodez on Friday, Apr 30 at 8:00 PM in a Ligue 2 fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Rodez come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5). Metz, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Despite playing at home, Rodez face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Metz have won 4 of 6 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Rodez won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 4.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Rodez a slight edge, but Metz are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.