Metz - Rennes predictions

A home win would be a big surprise in this match. Metz are the underdogs here and it will be a huge surprise if they end up grabbing a win here.

With a price of 2.09 on them winning, Rennes should definitely feel more confident going into this match. Of course, the difference is not insurmountable, so we’d say a draw is quite likely as well.

Metz quickly lost momentum in their previous home game – though they didn’t have much of a chance to begin with. They were up against Lille , a far stronger team, who snagged a comfortable 1:2 away win.

Rennes fans at their home stadium were quite pleased when their team took the lead in a game against Brest, who are considered more or less equal in terms of strength. However, their excitement was quickly cut short during the sub-par second half. The lack of decisiveness cost them the game in the end, as Brest walked off with a 4:5 away victory.

A quick look at recent history shows us that Metz don’t tend to fare too well at Stade Saint-Symphorien despite the home-field advantage. Results aside, they’ve conceded more than 5 goals in their previous 3 home games alone.

It’s easy to spot a certain trend when looking over Rennes’s recent history – and not in a good way. Their latest appearances were marked by a high concession rate. For example, their previous 3 matches featured more than 5 conceded goals.

Relegation fears are creeping their way into the Metz camp after 32 rounds. With 29 points to their name, they are three places ahead of the Ligue 1 strugglers. Therefore, a defeat against Rennes this Saturday could make things difficult for Metz.

Rennes decisively won their previous engagement with Metz. They secured a multiple-goal difference in an earlier round of the Ligue 1, and most bookies are expecting a repeat of that success.

The visitors clearly have the upper hand in this matchup, which is made even more sure thanks to the presence of their entire roster. They’ve had no injuries or suspensions recently, leaving their lineup intact for the game.

An Over 2.5 Goals is a great bet if you like staying on the safe side. The betting value for this market is strong compared even to the 1.93, which makes this an easy betting prediction to make.