The season before, Metz's league statistics were 20 wins, 12 draws and 6 losses, producing 2nd position in the Ligue 2. Over these 38 matches they scored {61 goals} and gave away 33. Performing at home in the former season Metz managed 10-7-2 (win-draw-lost) with {28 goals} and 15 conceded.

In their previous game, the manager Bölöni led his Metz to a defeat away at Rennes. The manager is hoping to put things right immediately here at Stade Saint-Symphorien. Metz were outplayed and humiliated in their previous game, as mentioned in the paragraph above. They will need to reinstall their confidence before this one. Metz's goalkeeper Oukidja was extremely busy against Rennes, saving the team from a uglier defeat with a stunning nine saves.

Ahead of that match, Metz won a home game hosting Bastia (3-2).



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此前一个赛季，梅斯的联赛数据是20胜12平6负，排名法甲第二。在这38场比赛中，他们进了61球，丢了33球。在上个赛季的主场比赛中，梅斯取得了10胜7负的战绩，进了28球，丢了15球。

在上一场比赛中，主教练Bölöni带领他的梅斯队客场击败了雷恩。主教练希望在圣辛福里安球场能马上把事情摆平。正如上文所述，梅斯队在上一场比赛中被击败和羞辱。他们需要在这次危机之前重新树立信心。梅斯的门将奥基贾在对阵雷恩的比赛中非常忙碌，他用惊人的9次扑救拯救了球队。

在那场比赛之前，梅斯主场以3-2战胜巴斯蒂亚。