Metz vs Rennes Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 28, 2025 | Stade Saint-Symphorien | Ligue Un | 19:45 GMT

Metz and Rennes face each other in a Ligue Un tie that could prove important for the respective campaigns of both sides going forward. They go into this match in similar form, but are still on opposing sides of the table, so maintaining momentum will be very important for both clubs.

Key Betting Tips: BTTS at 1.60 odds on talkSPORT BET, or 1.57 odds on BoyleSports represents good value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

Both sides have been finding the net plenty in recent weeks, and this match-up consistently delivers high-scoring games, so we expect both teams to be able to find the net in an end-to-end, high-energy game.

Metz vs Rennes Predicted Lineups

Metz Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Jonathan Fischer; Maxime Colin, Terry Yegbe, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Koffi Kouao; Jessy Deminguet, Alpha Touré; Georgiy Tsitaishvili, Gauthier Hein, Cheick Tidiane Sabaly; Joel Asoro

Stephane Le Mignan has a very injuries to consider when selecting his line-up for this game; Joseph Mangondo, Urie-Michel Mboula, Pape Sy and Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo are all expected to miss out.

Rennes Predicted XI (3-5-2): Brice Samba; Lilian Brassier, Jérémy Jacquet, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal; Mousa Tamari, Djaoui Cissé, Valentin Rongier, Mahdi Camara, Przemysław Frankowski; Breel Embolo, Esteban Lepaul

Habib Beye has considerably less of a selection headache, with only Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana likely to miss out.

Metz vs Rennes Current League Standings

Metz had an absolutely atrocious start to the season this year, taking two points from their opening nine games which saw them written off as a relegation candidate almost instantly. They found form almost out of nowhere, though, winning back-to-back-to-back games to lift themselves off of the foot of the table and above Auxerre. They are now joint on points with the two sides ahead of them, so a positive result here could bring them up to 15th and ahead of the relegation play-off spot.

Rennes have had a story with similarities, but overall their fortunes have been much better. They were dwelling in the lower-mid table before taking 10 points from four games, winning three on the bounce just like their upcoming opponents. This drastic turn in form saw them jump up into the European places in sixth. It'll take a lot to maintain this position come the end of the year, with Lyon and Monaco breathing down their necks, but three points here would be very useful going forward.

Metz vs Rennes Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

This is a tie that has been dominated by Rennes through history, which is evident below where they have won in all of their last five meetings. In fact, Metz have only ever managed one victory in this fixture, whereas their opponents have won nine times in total. Only three matches have ended in a draw between the two. Some of the recent fixtures have been utter domination on Rennes' part, including 5-1 and 6-1 wins.

• May 4, 2024: Metz 2-3 Rennes (Ligue Un)
• August 13, 2023: Rennes 5-1 Metz (Ligue Un)
• March 20, 2023: Rennes 6-1 Metz (Ligue Un)
• October 17, 2022: Metz 0-3 Rennes (Ligue Un)
• March 20, 2022: Metz 1-3 Rennes (Ligue Un)

Metz and Rennes Recent Matches Analysis

Metz Last 5 Matches:

• Metz 2-3 Brest (A) - Ligue Un
• Metz 2-1 Nice (H) - Ligue Un
• Metz 2-0 Nantes (A) - Ligue Un
• Metz 2-0 Lens (H) - Ligue Un
• Metz 1-6 Lille (A) - Ligue Un

After conceding six to Lille, Metz understood that defensive solidity needed to become more of a priority, which resulted in two clean sheets in a row. Just as signs were becoming brighter, with three wins in a row to finally lift them off bottom, they came crashing down against Brest as they conceded three in a disappointing loss. Re-capturing their good form is necessary for Metz to continue their push away from the bottom of the league, so a win here is very important.

Rennes Last 5 Matches:

• Rennes 4-1 Monaco (H) - Ligue Un
• Rennes 1-0 Paris FC (A) - Ligue Un
• Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg (H) - Ligue Un
• Rennes 2-2 Toulouse (A) - Ligue Un
• Rennes 1-2 Nice (H) - Ligue Un

Rennes will be going into this game in high spirits having gone unbeaten in their previous four fixtures. Their comprehensive win against Monaco was an especially good result given the quality of their opposition, and they've risen a long way in the table off the back of their good form. Extending their winning streak would be really useful for Rennes' prospects for the rest of the season if they want to make an unlikely push for European football next season.

Metz vs Rennes Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.00% confidence in BTTS. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Metz vs Rennes Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS @ 1.60 on talkSPORT BET OR 1.57 odds on BoyleSports - According to Football Park's advanced algorithm, betting on either team to win seems a little too risky, but BTTS looks like a safer option based on the provided odds. Both sides have shown promise on the attack, so expect some goals in this tie.

Key Players to Watch: Metz vs Rennes

Gauthier Hein (Metz): The club captain is now on his third stint with Metz, and has been vital on the attack for them. Playing primarily as an attacking midfielder, Hein has earned three goal involvements in his last three games, taking his tally this season up to four goals and two assists. Versatility and chance creation are the Frenchman's two biggest strengths, so watch out for him in this game.

Esteban Lepaul (Rennes): The French striker has been prolific since signing for Rennes in the summer, scoring eight times in his 13 games so far. Boasting another three assists on top of that, he's become a major force in the attacking output of the side, with some of the best stats in the league going forward. The Metz backline will have a tough time keeping him off the scoresheet.

Metz vs Rennes Match Facts

Broadcast Details: DAZN/DAZN UK

Referee: N/A

Stadium Information: Located in Longeville-lès-Metz, in the North-East of France, the Stade Saint-Symphorien has a capacity of 30,000.

Metz vs Rennes: Final Prediction

Metz 1-2 Rennes