League-position context
Metz rank2nd
Valenciennes rank15th
Metz points72
Valenciennes points45
Metz: #2 ยท 72 pts ยท GD +28
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 20 pts above the play-off edge. 29 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Valenciennes: #15 ยท 45 pts ยท GD -7
27 pts off the top 2. 10 pts off the play-off line. 2 pts clear of the relegation zone.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.