Metz's defensive capabilities are questionable, but they have one of the most powerful forwards in French football. Saint-Etienne have not been convincing in recent weeks

After a late stumble caused them to miss out on automatic promotion to Angers, Saint-Etienne finished third in the final Ligue 2 standings, securing direct entry into the second-tier playoff final. 

Currently undergoing a takeover bid, Saint-Etienne have already improved on last season's eighth-place finish, which saw them fail to return to Ligue 1 at the first attempt. Now, they will aim to provide their potential new owners with a higher platform to build on.

Metz only survived automatic demotion from Ligue 1 by the narrowest of margins, as Lorient were relegated despite winning 5-0 on the final day and Laszlo Boloni's side stayed afloat due to a slightly superior head-to-head record.

Furthermore, Metz conceded 30 first-half goals in 34 games, including no fewer than 14 during the first 15 minutes, which should bolster Saint-Etienne's hopes of getting off to a fast start.

Prediction: Metz -0.25

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