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Ligue 1 Betting Preview: Metz vs Rennes

Metz square off against Rennes at Stade Saint-Symphorien, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Friday 28 November.

Both Teams to Score Looks Value

Metz and Rennes both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -167 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice return if there are goals at both ends.

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Rennes Bidding to Maintain Winning Run Over Metz

Metz have landed back-to-back Ligue 1 home victories. In their last league game, it was a 3-2 road defeat against Brest at Stade Francis-Le Blé. The Lorraine club managed two shots on target and had 44% possession, with Giorgi Tsitaishvili and Soumaila Coulibaly (own goal) scoring one goal each.

Rennes claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-1 triumph against Monaco at Roazhon Park made it three consecutive victories. Habib Beye's side were 51% in the possession stakes and managed nine shots on goal, with Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Mahdi Camara, Breel Embolo and Ludovic Blas on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 away win for Rennes at Stade Saint-Symphorien when they last played Metz. In the previous 7 games featuring these sides, Rennes have a 100% win rate.

Ligue 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Rennes logo Rennes 17 8 6 3 29 24 5 29:24 30
18 Metz logo Metz 17 3 3 11 18 38 -20 18:38 12
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Metz – Last 10 League Games

Metz have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Stephane Le Mignan's team have averaged 49.1% possession, 441.9 passes and 4.1 corners per match, conceding 2.3 goals and 5.1 corners from 5.6 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Gauthier Hein is the top goalscorer with 4, Habibou Mouhamadou Diallo has 3, with Giorgi Tsitaishvili and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Cheikh Sabaly with 2, while goalie Jonathan Fischer has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Rennes – Last 10 League Games

Rennes have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 5.3 shots on goal, 13.2 attempts and 2.1 goals. Les Rouge et Noirs average 52.4% possession, 428.7 passes, 6.1 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 11.9 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Esteban Lepaul has landed 6 goals, Breel Embolo 4, with Ludovic Blas and two others scoring 2. Esteban Lepaul has clocked up 3 assists, with Brice Samba keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Metz confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jonathan Fischer (GK), Maxime Colin, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Terry Yegbe, Giorgi Tsitaishvili, Jessy Deminguet, Boubacar Traore, Fode Ballo-Toure, Gauthier Hein, Cheikh Sabaly, Ibou Sane.

Rennes confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Brice Samba (GK), Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Jeremy Jacquet, Lilian Brassier, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Mahdi Camara, Valentin Rongier, Djaoui Cisse, Mousa Tamari, Esteban Lepaul, Breel Embolo.

Metz vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips

The Metz vs Rennes betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s easy to back the -167 that’s available when it comes to the BTTS Yes betting selection. Both sides look capable of finding the net in this Ligue 1 clash and this looks a value bet.

We’re always monitoring the Ligue 1 team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Metz vs Rennes league stats:

  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Metz games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 straight Metz games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Rennes games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Rennes games.
  • BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.
BTTS Yes Probability

According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 62.5% chance of landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Metz Metz logo 1 - 1 Rennes logo Rennes

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +575 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gauthier Hein Over 1.5 Shots -152 BetMGM logo

Gauthier Hein (Metz) has recorded an average of 2 shots in his past four Ligue 1 games. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Player Shots line at odds of -152.

Latest Gauthier Hein Player Prop Odds

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Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly To Score +300 BetMGM logo

Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly (Metz) can be backed to find the net at +300. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners +106 BetMGM logo

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Rennes games, while there has been an average of 10.40 corners in the last five matches involving Metz. There’s an opportunity to go over the Total Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of +106 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Metz Logo Metz
Total
9.20 4.10 5.10
Home
7.83 3.83 4.00
Away
11.14 4.29 6.86
Rennes Logo Rennes
Total
10.50 6.10 4.40
Home
10.40 5.60 4.80
Away
9.50 4.90 4.60
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Bet Builder Tips

Both Team To Score Yes -167
Asian Handicap Metz +0.5 -116
Total Corners Over 9.5 +106

Our bet builder is packed with these picks: BTTS Yes, Metz to cover the +0.5 Asian Handicap as well as over 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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Metz vs Rennes Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Rennes Victory

The bookmakers have Rennes at -127 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 56% chance of winning this Ligue 1 clash based on the betting odds. The market implies that Metz are the most unlikely to win at +310.

Rennes -0.75 are -100 against Metz on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -192.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred wager when it comes to Ligue 1 games. The best football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Esteban Lepaul Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Esteban Lepaul to find the net anytime are able to get +115. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +340.

Player Goals
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)
First
+115
Anytime
+340
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Breel Embolo (Rennes)
First
+170
Anytime
+460
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Mohamed Meite (Rennes)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Habib Diallo (Metz)
First
+240
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-
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Breel Embolo (Rennes)
Over 2.5
-100
Under 2.5
-
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Brian Madjo (Metz)
Over 1.5
-133
Under 1.5
-
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Giorgi Tsitaishvili (Metz)
Over 1.5
+150
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats
Metz logo Metz League Stats
Rennes logo Rennes League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 6 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
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Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
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Metz vs Rennes Lineups & Team News

The latest Metz vs Rennes team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for Ligue 1 and the newest injury information.

Metz Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Rennes Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Metz Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

1 Jonathan Fischer
2 Maxime Colin 5 Jean-Philippe Gbamin 15 Terry Yegbe 7 Giorgi Tsitaishvili
20 Jessy Deminguet 8 Boubacar Traore 97 Fode Ballo-Toure 10 Gauthier Hein
14 Cheikh Sabaly 23 Ibou Sane
30 Brice Samba
48 A. Ait Boudlal 97 Jeremy Jacquet 3 Lilian Brassier
95 P. Frankowski 45 Mahdi Camara 21 Valentin Rongier 6 Djaoui Cisse 11 Mousa Tamari
9 Esteban Lepaul 7 Breel Embolo

Rennes Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2

Metz Substitutes

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

Rennes Substitutes

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

Previous Metz Lineups

23 Nov Ligue 1
Brest 3-2 Metz
09 Nov Ligue 1
Metz 2-1 Nice
02 Nov Ligue 1
Nantes 0-2 Metz
29 Oct Ligue 1
Metz 2-0 Lens
26 Oct Ligue 1
Lille 6-1 Metz
19 Oct Ligue 1
Toulouse 4-0 Metz

Previous Rennes Lineups

22 Nov Ligue 1
Rennes 4-1 Monaco
07 Nov Ligue 1
Paris FC 0-1 Rennes
02 Nov Ligue 1
Rennes 4-1 Strasbourg
29 Oct Ligue 1
Toulouse 2-2 Rennes
26 Oct Ligue 1
Rennes 1-2 Nice
19 Oct Ligue 1
Rennes 2-2 Auxerre

Injuries & Suspensions

Metz Injury Table
Type Name Info
Koffi Kouao Yellow cards
Jean-Philippe Gbamin National team c
Cheikh Sabaly National team c
H. Mouhamadou Diallo National team c
Pape Sy Head
Rennes Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jeremy Jacquet Yellow cards
Albert Groenbaek Thigh
Warmed Omari Knee
A. Ait Boudlal National team c
Seko Fofana National team c
Ayanda Sishuba Other
Team Squads

Metz Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Stephane Le Mignan

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Koffi Kouao 39 D 13 1110 13 0 0 0 3 0
Jean-Philippe Gbamin 5 M 13 1100 13 0 1 1 0 0
Jonathan Fischer 1 G 13 1094 12 1 0 0 0 0
Terry Yegbe 15 D 11 931 10 1 0 1 0 0
Gauthier Hein 10 F 11 909 10 1 4 2 2 1

Rennes Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Habib Beye

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jeremy Jacquet 97 D 13 1170 13 0 0 0 3 0
Brice Samba 30 G 13 1170 13 0 0 0 2 0
Esteban Lepaul 9 F 13 1064 13 0 8 3 0 0
Valentin Rongier 21 M 12 1035 12 1 0 2 2 0
Quentin Merlin 26 D 12 910 10 3 0 2 0 0
France FlagLigue 1 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Lens 17 13 1 3 31:13 40
2 PSG 17 12 3 2 37:15 39
3 Marseille 17 10 2 5 36:17 32
4 Lille 17 10 2 5 33:22 32
5 Lyon 17 9 3 5 25:17 30
6 Rennes 17 8 6 3 29:24 30
7 Strasbourg 17 7 3 7 26:21 24
8 Toulouse 17 6 5 6 24:22 23
9 Monaco 17 7 2 8 27:30 23
10 Angers 17 6 4 7 18:20 22
11 Brest 17 6 4 7 23:27 22
12 Lorient 17 4 7 6 20:29 19
13 Le Havre 17 4 6 7 15:23 18
14 Nice 17 5 3 9 20:30 18
15 Paris FC 17 4 4 9 22:31 16
16 Nantes 17 3 5 9 16:28 14
17 Auxerre 17 3 3 11 14:27 12
18 Metz 17 3 3 11 18:38 12
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSG 8 7 1 0 19:4 22
2 Lens 8 7 0 1 16:4 21
3 Marseille 9 6 2 1 24:10 20
4 Lille 9 6 1 2 16:8 19
5 Lyon 8 6 0 2 14:6 18
6 Rennes 8 5 2 1 18:8 17
7 Strasbourg 8 5 1 2 14:4 16
8 Lorient 9 4 4 1 18:15 16
9 Monaco 9 5 1 3 17:15 16
10 Brest 9 4 3 2 14:11 15
11 Angers 8 4 2 2 12:7 14
12 Nice 9 4 2 3 12:12 14
13 Le Havre 9 3 4 2 11:9 13
14 Toulouse 9 3 3 3 14:14 12
15 Auxerre 9 3 1 5 10:11 10
16 Paris FC 8 2 2 4 12:15 8
17 Metz 8 2 2 4 7:10 8
18 Nantes 8 1 2 5 8:15 5