Paris Saint-Germain VS Metz

Despite scoring an impressive 12 goals in their two matches against Lille at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in 2022, Paris Saint-Germain's previous attacking prowess on Les Dogues' turf didn't prove decisive on Sunday. The reigning champions had to rely on a Kylian Mbappe penalty to break the deadlock deep into the second half.Possibly grappling with a slight European hangover from their Champions League last 16-clinching draw with Borussia Dortmund midweek, where inefficiency in the final third haunted them once again, PSG was fortunate that Monaco and Nice couldn't capitalize on their dropped points. As a result, PSG maintains a comfortable lead at the top of the table.Unbeaten in their last 11 top-flight matches, with eight consecutive wins before settling for a draw at Lille, PSG enjoys a five-point advantage over Nice in first place. Following Wednesday's game, they won't be in Ligue 1 action for almost a month, as commitments to the Trophee des Champions and Coupe de France take precedence in the early weeks of January.

Despite a challenging winter spell preventing the newly-promoted team from distancing themselves from the relegation zone, Boloni's squad has found some crucial breathing space, thanks to a noteworthy unbeaten run in November. They currently sit four points ahead of Lorient and three points clear of Lyon, who occupy the relegation playoff position.Exhibiting inconsistency since their return to the top flight, Metz has experienced a four-game losing streak once this season, failing to score in the initial three matches before netting a consolation goal in a 2-1 loss to Monaco. However, the team has garnered 10 of their 16 points in away fixtures, providing a source of quiet optimism for their supporters.As the Grenats faithful prepare for the journey to the capital, the head-to-head record presents a challenging outlook. PSG has emerged victorious in each of their last 13 encounters against Wednesday's visitors, who haven't secured a win in this fixture since the conclusion of the 2005-06 season.