Meeting again at the Stade Saint-Symphorien for the decisive second leg of their Ligue 1 relegation/promotion playoff, Metz and Saint-Etienne will determine their destinies .

Facing an uphill battle, Metz suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, with Saint-Etienne's Ibrahim Sissoko scoring a remarkable chip. Although Metz managed to equalize just before halftime through Ismael Traore's header, Saint-Etienne secured the win with Irvin Cardona's late goal, leaving Metz with a daunting task ahead.

Under manager Laszlo Boloni, Metz have struggled recently, losing their last five matches, including three at their home ground, where they had a dismal record during the regular season. To avoid relegation, they must reverse this trend and put on a strong performance in front of their home fans.

On the other hand, Saint-Etienne aims to secure a return to Ligue 1 after enduring a disappointing campaign in the second division. Despite missing out on automatic promotion, they finished third in the standings, setting them up for a chance to reclaim their top-flight status.

With a solid defensive record on the road and a convincing victory over Rodez in the previous playoff round, Saint-Etienne enters the second leg with confidence. However, their recent struggles away from home and their poor history at the Stade Saint-Symphorien present challenges they must overcome to seal their promotion.

Prediction: Metz 

Metz vs Saint-Etienne stream and TV listing

Cape Verde：Canal+ Sport 2 Afrique

Austria：DAZN Austria

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