The Matchday 14 clash in Ligue 1 between Metz and Rennes will take place on November 28 at the Stade Saint-Symphorien. Metz vs. Rennes: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Metz
Stefan Le Mignan's team visited Brest in the last round and lost 2-3. Notably, the team twice came from behind during the match, but conceded the decisive goal from a penalty in the 10th minute of added time. As a result, their three-match winning streak in the league was broken. The club has returned to the relegation zone but is only behind the safety of 15th place by goal difference.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 5 of the club's last 7 Ligue 1 games.
- Metz has not lost in 4 of their last 5 home league matches (2 wins, 2 draws).
- The team has not conceded more than 1 goal in 6 of their last 7 home matches in Ligue 1.
Predicted lineup for Metz (3-4-3)
Jonathan Fisher – Koffi Kouao, Terry Yegbe, Maxime Colin – Alpha Toure, Gauthier Hein, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Jesse Demenge – Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Cheick Sabaly, Joel Asoro.
Forwards Joseph Mangondo and Habib Diallo, as well as defender Yuri-Michel Mbula, are out for this game.
Rennes
The team has gradually climbed to 6th place, with only two points separating them from the Champions League zone. This upward surge was due to a series of 4 unbeaten matches in the league. During this period, Habib Beye's side drew with Toulouse (2-2), defeated Strasbourg and Monaco at home with a score of 4-1, and overcame Paris away (1-0). It's also worth noting that the club has only 2 losses in the current championship, with only PSG losing fewer (once).
- The club has not lost in 10 of their last 11 Ligue 1 matches (4 wins, 6 draws).
- Both teams scored in 6 of Rennes' last 7 league games.
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 6 of the team's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
Predicted lineup for Rennes (3-4-3)
Brice Samba – Jeremy Jacquet, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Lilian Brassier – Jaouir Sissoko, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Mahdi Camara, Valentin Rongier – Moussa Al-Tamari, Breel Embolo, Esteban Lepaul.
Midfielder Seko Fofana and forward Nordau Mukiele remain sidelined. Forward Kader Maite is doubtful due to injury.
Referee
Jeremy Stina (France)
Matches – 5 (Ligue 1, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 24;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.8;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Metz vs. Rennes
Habib Beye's side is in excellent form and seems poised to join the top four soon. The club's management made the right decision to give the coach time, and he quickly lifted the team after a series of unsuccessful matches without a win. However, winning this match will not be easy, as Metz has also found their form and transitioned from being outright underdogs to contenders fighting to stay in Ligue 1.
I believe both clubs are aiming for 3 points in this encounter. I predict both teams will score. After all, their matches average more than 3 goals. Notably, Rennes scores a lot but also concedes regularly. Both teams scored in 8 of Rennes' last 10 away league matches. Additionally, both teams scored in their last 3 head-to-head encounters in the league.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
