It’s a chilly winter evening in France as Metz prepares to host the mighty Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two teams with vastly different ambitions. Metz, seeks to spring a surprise while Paris Saint Germain aims to solidify their position at the top.

Recent head-to-head results paint a grim picture for Metz. The last five meetings have seen Paris Saint Germain claim victory, with the most recent being a 2-0 win in May 2024. Metz has struggled to penetrate the Parisian defense,. Despite the odds being stacked heavily against them - with bookmaker odds at a whopping 12.00 for a Metz win, the home side will look to defy expectations and claim a historic upset.

Metz enters this fixture in a less than ideal run of form. They need to tighten their defense and find a way to breach the well-organized Paris Saint Germain rearguard. For Paris Saint Germain, they will look to extend their dominance and strengthen their grip on the competition.

The visitors are predicted to score around 3.5 goals - a tall order for any defense. Meanwhile, Metz are anticipated to struggle - with an expected goal tally of less than 1.5. The draw is priced at a relatively modest 5.80 - indicating that while the odds are against Metz, there is still an air of possibility that this could end in a share of the points.

Paris Saint Germain are overwhelming favorites to win. Their recent record against Metz and the league form guide them as strong contenders for this tie. Will Metz be able to pull a rabbit out of the hat and claim a famous win or will Paris Saint Germain crush their dreams and assert their authority? Tune in to find out as this David vs Goliath contest plays out on a chilly winter evening.