Metz vs Rennes Prediction - A one-sided battle in Ligue 1

Match context

At 02:45 on November 29, 2025, Rennes will travel to Stade Saint-Symphorien to face Metz in a Ligue 1 match. This game takes place against the backdrop of two teams at opposite ends of the table, with Rennes competing for a top spot, while Metz are struggling in the relegation battle.

Form and position in the league table

Rennes currently sits in 6th place with 21 points after 13 matches. Despite a less-than-convincing away record (1 win, 4 draws, 1 loss), the team has shown consistency with a run of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 away games. Rennes' attack has scored 23 goals, but their defense has conceded 18.

On the opposite side, Metz is struggling, currently sitting 17th with only 11 points. Despite 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches, the home team's biggest weakness is their defense. They have conceded 30 goals in just 13 games, an alarming average of 2.3 goals per match.

A history of overwhelming confrontations.

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors Rennes. The visitors have won all five of their most recent encounters with Metz, often by significant margins. This is a huge psychological advantage for Rennes ahead of this away match.

• 05/05/2024: Metz 2 - 3 Rennes
• August 13, 2023: Rennes 5 - 1 Metz
• March 20, 2022: Rennes 6 - 1 Metz
• October 17, 2021: Metz 0 - 3 Rennes
• March 20, 2021: Metz 1 - 3 Rennes

Force situation

Metz's difficulties are compounded by the absence of several key players due to injury, significantly impacting their squad's strength.

Measure

• H. Diallo:Absent due to hamstring injury.
• J. Mangondo:Absent due to knee injury
• U. Mboula:Absent due to hamstring injury.
• P. Sy:Absent due to trauma.

Rennes

Rennes also suffered some losses, but the impact was assessed as not as serious as that of their opponent.

• S. Fofana:Absent due to muscle injury.
• N. Mukiele:Absent due to injury
• M. Meite:His participation is uncertain due to a muscle injury.

Match analysis

With a clear disparity in every aspect, from league position and form to head-to-head history and squad situation, Rennes is considered the clear favorite. Metz will have to put in a tremendous effort to even secure a point at home against a formidable opponent. A draw or a win for the away team is the most likely outcome.

Team lineup updated at 02:08 on 29/11/2025

Official lineup

Measure

Diagram: 4-2-3-1

CoachStéphane Le Mignan

Starting lineup:

• 1. Jonathan Fischer (G)
• 2. Maxime Colin (D)
• 5. Jean-Philippe Gbamin (D)
• 15. Terry Yegbe (D)
• 97. Fodé Ballo-Touré (D)
• 8. Boubacar Traoré (M)
• 20. Jessy Deminget (M)
• 7. Georgiy Tsitaishvili (M)
• 10. Gauthier Hein (M)
• 14. Cheick Tidiane Sabaly (M)
• 23. Ibou Sane (F)

Substitutes:

• 40. Ousmane Ba
• 39. Koffi Kouao
• 38. Sadibou Sané
• 21. Benjamin Stambouli
• 9. Giorgi Abuashvili
• 12. Alpha Touré
• 99. Joel Asoro
• 11. Malick Mbaye
• 19. Morgan Bokele Mputu

Rennes

Diagram: 3-5-2

CoachHabib Beye

Starting lineup:

• 30. Rice Samba (G)
• 48. Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (D)
• 97. Jérémy Jacquet (D)
• 3. Lilian Brassier (D)
• 95. Przemysław Frankowski (M)
• 45. Mahdi Camara (M)
• 21. Valentin Rongier (M)
• 6. Djaoui Cissé (M)
• 11. Mousa Tamari (M)
• 9. Esteban Lepaul (F)
• 7. Breel Embolo (F)

Substitutes:

• 50. Mathys Silistrie
• 24. Anthony Rouault
• 36. Alidu Seidu
• 18. Mahamadou Nagida
• 26. Quentin Merlin
• 4. Glen Kamara
• 10. Ludovic Blas
• 39. Mohamed Kader Meite
• 75. Elias Legendre Quiñonez