Top six hopefuls Rennes travel east to Stade Saint-Symphorien, where relegation contenders Metz await in a bid to escape the relegation zone on Friday, 28 November.
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Metz vs Rennes prediction: Visitors to take home all three points
Key stats
- Metz have lost two of their last five fixtures, winning the other three.
- Les Grenats have conceded the most goals this season (30).
- Rennes are on a four-match undefeated streak in Ligue 1 (D1, W3).
- The visitors have experienced the second-fewest away losses this term (2).
Correct score prediction: Metz 1-2 Rennes
Metz’s three-match winning streak came crashing down as fellow strugglers Brest claimed all three points, thanks to Romain Del Castillo’s stoppage-time dramatics. Stephane Le Mignan’s men, nonetheless, enter this round confident of their ability to rack in the strikes, having netted exactly twice in each of their last four outings.
Meanwhile, Rennes are flying high following a third successive victory, netting four goals in two of those encounters, including the recent 4-1 demolition of Monaco. They will now look to channel their momentum towards only a second victory in seven away trips this term (D4, L1).
The momentum clearly lies with Habib Beye’s Rennes, who are bound to inflict Metz’s ninth defeat this campaign.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Favourites by a considerable margin
- HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
- AWAY: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Metz have won back-to-back home league fixtures, beating top-half sides Lens and Nice in the process. The Maroons are backed by odds of 5/2 (3.50), indicating a 28.5% chance of success at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
Rennes have drawn four of their last five trips away from home, with their only away victory this season coming against Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC last matchday. The visitors are priced at 1/1 (2.00) odds, implying a 50% probability of success away at Metz.
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Most recent H2Hs: Rennes supremacy
Rennes have won each of their last seven Ligue 1 H2Hs against Metz, who last won against the visitors in April 2018. The visitors have scored at least three goals in each of their last five victories.
France Ligue 1 04/05/24
Metz
Rennes
France Ligue 1 13/08/23
Rennes
Metz
France Ligue 1 20/03/22
Rennes
Metz
France Ligue 1 17/10/21
Metz
Rennes
France Ligue 1 20/03/21
Metz
Rennes
Metz preview: Can they hold out Rennes?
Mamadou Sy and Urie Mboula are both expected to be on the sidelines, while Brian Majdo, Joseph Mangondo and Habibou Diallo are also missing.
Predicted lineup: Fischer (GK), Kouao, Gbamin, Yegbe, Colin, Traore, Deminguet & Sane, Hein, Tsitaishvili & Sabaly
Last five matches:
- Brest 3-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Metz 2-1 Nice (Ligue 1)
- Nantes 0-2 Metz (Ligue 1)
- Metz 2-0 Lens (Ligue 1)
- Lille 6-1 Metz (Ligue 1)
Rennes preview: A fifth straight unbeaten match?
Esteban Lepaul is doubtful to make an appearance, while Seko Fofana is confirmed absent from Beye’s plans.
Predicted lineup: Samba (GK), Jacquet, Ait Boudlal, Brassier, Frankowski, Camara, Rongier, Cisse, Al-Taamari, Meite & Embolo
Last five matches:
- Rennes 4-1 Monaco (Ligue 1)
- Paris FC 0-1 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg (Ligue 1)
- Toulouse 2-2 Rennes (Ligue 1)
- Rennes 1-2 Nice (Ligue 1)
Player to watch: Breel Embolo
After a quiet start to the season, Embolo has gone on to score three goals in his last four appearances for club and country, including two strikes against Paris FC and Monaco in his latest Ligue 1 outings. He will be keen to add to his tally of four goals this league campaign when Rennes travel to Metz, who have the worst defensive record this season.