Metz vs Reims: Must-Win Clash in Ligue 1 Promotion Playoff
Today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Metz host Stade de Reims in the first leg of Ligue 1 promotion/relegation playoff. The match is set to kick off at 20:00 local time (EAT) at Stade Saint-Symphorien. The match is pivotal as the two teams battle to earn a slot in France's premier football league next season.(ESPN.com, 777score)
Match Details
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 EAT (18:00 BST)
- Venue: Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
- Competition: Ligue 1 Promotion/Relegation Playoff – First Leg
- Live Coverage: Live score and comment updates given on ESPN(ESPN.com)
How to Watch the Match Live
The match is available on several sites giving live updates and scores:
- ESPN: Live coverage, score update, and highlights – ESPN Match Center
- FotMob: Live match statistics and commentary – FotMob Match Page
- Scorebar: Live scores and head-to-head stats – Scorebar Live Match(ESPN.com, FotMob, Scorebar)
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
The recent past of Metz v Reims has witnessed closely contested matches:(Sky Sports)
- Last 5 Meetings:
- 17/03/2024: Reims 2-1 Metz
- 03/09/2023: Metz 2-2 Reims
- 20/07/2022: Reims 1-0 Metz
- 16/01/2022: Reims 0-1 Metz
- 22/08/2021: Metz 1-1 Reims(Livescores, Livescores, FScore)
Overall, in their last 9 games, Metz won 3, Reims won 2, and 4 games were drawn. (Over25Tips)
Team Form and Key Players
Metz:
- Recent Form: L, D, L, L, L
- Key Player: Alexandre Oukidja – 3rd in the league for saves per game (4 saves per game). (Over25Tips, FotMob)
Reims:
- Recent Form: L, D, W, W, L
- Top Player: Junya Ito – Tops the league for chances created with 14 big chances. (FotMob)
⚽ Match Preview
This playoff match is crucial for both sides. Metz is keen to capitalize on home fans' support in order to gain an advantage ahead of the second leg. Reims, with a slightly enhanced recent form, wishes to continue the momentum. The performance of star players like Oukidja and Ito will go a long way in this closely contested match.
Live scores and in-depth reportage of this crucial Ligue 1 playoff match.
