Metz will host Le Havre in this interesting match between two in form teams. Le Havre currently sit at the top of Ligue 2 table primed for promotion to Ligue 1 next season. Le Havre have an eight point cushion on the second placed Girondins Bordeaux. Meanwhile, Metz are in the fourth position 11 points off Le Havre. Worthy to note that both teams have each won 3 and drawn 3 of their last 6 matches. But going into this encounter, I feel that Le Havre will be winning this one or at least getting a draw from it for these following reasons:

Firstly. Le Havre have a psychological advantage over Metz in this encounter and they have been in an impressive form throughout this season. So, in the previous five clashes between these two teams, Le Havre have won Metz three times and drawn two times; the latest win for Le Havre coming in October as they beat them 2:0 in the first leg in Ligue 2. Technically, you might think that this does not mean much but history has shown how intimidating such a record can be on the opposing team. Put into consideration that Le Havre have been quite impressive this season. They are not on top of Ligue 2 table by fluke. Le Havre have lost only one match in Ligue 2 this season. This makes Metz an underdog.

Secondly. The defence of Le Havre. The success of Le Havre in Ligue 2 so far is hugely built on their defence. They have conceded the least goals (11 goals) in Ligue 2. Le Havre play a very conservative style of game which they have mastered so well. Once they take the lead, it is almost impossible to let the lead slip. Having a good defence wins matches. And this is why they are on top of the Ligue 2 table. You do not want to be conceding goals as you are scoring or not scoring them.

Le Havre have shown that they would rather draw a match than lose one by looking at their performances and record so far this season. They have won 15, drawn 10, and lost just 1 match. With this in mind, I am going to give Le Havre a win or a draw over Metz.

梅斯和勒阿弗尔在两支状态良好的球队之间进行这场有趣的比赛，主场迎战勒阿弗尔。勒阿弗尔目前在法乙积分榜上名列前茅，准备在下赛季升入法甲。勒阿弗尔与排名第二的吉伦特派波尔多队有 8 分的差距。与此同时，梅斯排名第四，落后勒阿弗尔 11 分。值得一提的是，两队在最近的6场比赛中各取3胜3平。但是在这场比赛中，我觉得勒阿弗尔会赢下这场比赛，或者至少会平局，原因如下：

首先。勒阿弗尔在这场交锋中对梅斯有心理优势，他们在整个赛季都表现出色。所以，两队近5次交锋，勒阿弗尔3胜梅斯2平；勒阿弗尔最近的一场胜利是在 10 月份，他们在法甲 2 的第一回合中以 2:0 击败了他们。从技术上讲，你可能认为这并不意味着什么，但历史已经证明了这样的胜利是多么令人生畏记录可以在对方球队。考虑到勒阿弗尔本赛季的表现令人印象深刻。他们并非侥幸登上 Ligue 2 榜首。勒阿弗尔本赛季在法甲仅输过一场比赛。这使梅斯成为弱者。

第二。勒阿弗尔的防守。迄今为止，勒阿弗尔在法甲联赛中的成功很大程度上建立在他们的防守之上。他们在 Ligue 2 中失球最少（11 球）。勒阿弗尔踢的是一种非常保守的比赛风格，他们已经很好地掌握了这种风格。一旦他们取得领先，就几乎不可能让领先优势溜走。拥有良好的防守才能赢得比赛。这就是他们在 法乙积分榜上名列前茅的原因。

勒阿弗尔本赛季到目前为止的表现和战绩表明，他们宁愿打平也不愿输一场。他们赢了15场，平了10场，只输了一场。考虑到这一点，我预测勒阿弗尔赢或平。