Mark your calendars: Metz vs Rodez goes live on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 14:00 in what promises to be a thrilling France. Ligue 2 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Daniel Siebert has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Overcast, 15°C. Key absences could shape this game — Zimmermann is a concern for Metz, while Schmidt may miss out for Rodez. These two sides have a rich history: Metz 1 - 2 Rodez (2025). Metz 3 - 4 Rodez (2021). Metz 4 - 3 Rodez (2022). Metz 0 - 2 Rodez (2025). Metz 3 - 4 Rodez (2021). We're going with 1:1 as our predicted scoreline.