Week 21 brings us a match on Jan 31st where Metz will host Rodez at Stade Saint-symphorien in a clash of the Ligue 2. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 3 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Metz recorded a 2-0 shutout win against Quevilly Rouen. Ablie Jallow struck first for Metz in the 72nd minute on a feed from Matthieu Udol, then Georges Mikautadze added another in the 2nd minute of the second half’s stoppage time In the end, Quevilly Rouen couldn’t muster any offence and Metz ran away with the shutout win. Metz should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 20 points in their last 10 matches, while rodez is fresh off their 0-0 scoreless draw against Grasse. Neither Grasse nor Rodez could manage to put one past the goalie. They had 16 and 8 shots on net respectively, but no one could score, and the match ended in a 0 – 0 draw,. With 17 points in their last 10 matches Rodez should be reasonably happy with their performance.
Metz and Rodez last played eachother at the Stade Paul Lignon on Aug 30th. Metz took the match by a score of 4 to 1. Georges Mikautadze struck first for Metz in the 21st minute, then Georges Mikautadze added another in the 36th minute on a feed from Jean Jacques.
Rodez is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Clément Depres and Joseph Mendes each having 2 goals in their last five. Both Lenny Joseph and Georges Mikautadze have been the hottest scorers for Metz in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals each.