Le Havre AC has failed to score in six of its seven last matches against FC Metz in Ligue 1, the only goal from the club is the work of Thomas Deniaud in March 2000. The club has taken 22 points at home in Ligue 1 2025-2026 (5 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses), double its total from last season (3 wins, 2 draws, 12 losses). FC Metz has taken only five points away from home in Ligue 1 2025-2026 (1 win, 2 draws, 12 losses) and will establish its lowest total of points outside its bases on a single season of the elite in case of defeat in its two last away matches. Issa Soumaré has won all nine aerial duels he has contested in his last match with Le Havre AC. The three last goals of FC Metz have been scored by Georgian players named Giorgi.