Rennes v Metz prediction

Ligue 1 · · Roazhon Park

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The match

Rennes host Metz in Ligue 1 on Saturday 18 April (kick-off 01:00 UK).

Form and the table

Six of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in five of Rennes’s last 15 results in all competitions (33%). At home, Rennes have three wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.83 points per game, scoring 1.67 and conceding 0.67. Rennes have scored 38 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Rennes have conceded 24 goals, the second-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Six of Metz’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in eight of Metz’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Metz have two wins, four draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 1.38. Metz have scored 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Metz have conceded 35 goals, the ninth-most of the 20 clubs.

Rennes (third) and Metz (15th) are 16 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Rennes the stronger side, 439 rating points above Metz (Rennes 1755, Metz 1316, after at least 214 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 4 December 2019, finished Metz 0–1 Rennes.

Team news

Predicted Rennes XI (4-1-4-1): B. Samba, C. Cresswell, A. Rouault, A. Ait Boudlal, M. Nagida, V. Rongier, M. Camara, S. Szymański, A. Thomasson, D. Cissé, M. Tamari — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, F. Maouassa (3.7 per match over five appearances, one assist) and C. Grenier (3.1 per match over four appearances, one assist) have been Rennes’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Rennes (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), F. Maouassa averages 1.4 tackles per 90 over 435 minutes, with a tackle in four of the last five appearances. C. Grenier averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 358 minutes.

Predicted Metz XI (4-2-3-1): J. Fischer, C. Devenish, B. Sarr, J. Ruiz, U. Mboula, J. Deminguet, T. Savanier, G. Abuashvili, I. Mohamed, B. Munongo, P. Fall — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, H. Diallo (5.4 per match over three appearances, two goals and two assists) and H. Maïga (5.0 per match over three appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Metz’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Ligue 1 · Roazhon Park
  • Head-to-head (last 3): Rennes 1 · draws 1 · Metz 1 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Rennes 3W 0D 2L · Metz 2W 1D 2L

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Rennes v Metz — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
RennesLWWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
MetzLDLWW
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 0.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 3
Rennes 1 · 1 draw · Metz 1 · 2 goals/game
  • 2019-12-04 Metz 0–1 Rennes
  • 2018-04-14 Rennes 1–2 Metz
  • 2017-12-09 Metz 1–1 Rennes
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Rennes#3 pos50 pts28 pl+14 GD
Metz#15 pos34 pts28 pl-8 GD
Goals per game
Rennes scored1.36
Metz scored0.96
Rennes conceded0.86
Metz conceded1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Rennes and Metz?
In their last 3 meetings, Rennes won 1, Metz won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rennes and Metz?
Recent form — Rennes 3W 0D 2L; Metz 2W 1D 2L.

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