League-position context
Metz rank1st
Gazelec FC Ajaccio rank18th
Metz points81
Gazelec FC Ajaccio points39
Metz: #1 · 81 pts · GD +37
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 31 pts above the play-off edge. 41 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Gazelec FC Ajaccio: #18 · 39 pts · GD -24
35 pts off the top 2. 13 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts from safety.
42-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.