Metz vs Rennes Prediction & Betting Tips - Ligue 1

Prediction published on 02/05/2024, 13:00  by Nella Wagah | Modified on 04/05/2024 at 05:00 in Ligue 1 Prediction

Two sides that have been underperforming in recent times, Rennes and Metz will face off in the 32nd matchweek in Ligue 1. Hosts Metz are seeking to rise from the relegation region as Rennes target to rise from ninth in a quest for European football. Metz’s race for survival was going well until they hosted Lille in their last outing, and lost 2-1. Georges Mikautadze’s sixth goal in four games set them on course for a third straight win but they couldn’t match Lille’s response. That loss saw Le Havre leap ahead of them after drawing 3-3 with PSG. Metz now occupy the relegation playoff slot, disadvantaged by an inferior goal difference. Their hopes for the season will not be helped by their head-to-head record against Rennes. In their last six meetings with Rennes, Metz suffered straight defeats. Their 5-1 loss in the reverse fixture meant they’ve conceded 11 times in just the last two meetings with Rennes. Seven losses in their last 10 home league matches just confirms their status as underdogs.

Rennes are in the chase for European football and that will be enough motivation to seek a seventh straight win over Metz. Their fine start against Brest last time out didn’t end well as they lost 5-4 at home, in a game they led 2-0 after nine minutes. Rennes will rightly feel disappointed at their performance in the nine-goal thriller. Brest actually scored the winner in stoppage time as Rennes went in search of a winner. At the end of it all, Arnaud Kalimuendo’s first half brace counted for so little. With three goals in the last two matches, however, Kalimuendo comes here in bullish mood. Rennes are four points below sixth and three points will really be a boost here. As they seek to forget the Brest loss and move on, Rennes have a reason to be positive about this encounter. It is not just their head-to-head record, but Rennes also won the last time they played away from home. They beat Nantes 3-0. That was their first clean sheet in eight away matches.