Both teams are in bad situation currently in the Ligue 1. It seems FC Metz will need a miracle not to be relegated to the Ligue 2, but AS Saint-Étienne might find themselves in the same situation if they don't start winning points. Surprisingly, FC Metz head into this game in better form than their opponents, but traditionally don't get positive results against AS Saint-Étienne.
Lille OSC have a good opportunity to catch up on their opponents in the standings as Rennais are just 3 points away. Both teams are in poor form and will take their chances against teams from the bottom half of the table. This should be a close encounter in which home advantage might have a key role.
On Wednesday night Toulouse FC welcome FC Nantes on Stadium Municipal. The home side are in poor form and are currently in the relegation zone. However, overall they've been tough to beat at home as they have lost just 3 home games so far. FC Nantes on the other hand are enjoying a decent season by their standards under the management of Claudio Ranieri. Both teams are not among the top scorers in the league and only a few goals to be scored in this clash seems likely.