Round 14 - Ligue 1
FC Metz VS Stade Rennais
Stade Saint-Symphorien
28 November, 2025
Overview:
Metz, struggling near the relegation zone with only 11 points in 13 matches, face a strong Stade Rennais side currently placed 6th with 21 points. Historically, Rennes dominate the head-to-head record with 9 wins in the last 13 encounters, and unbeaten in the last 7 matches against Metz. Metz has difficulty maintaining possession and scoring consistently, while Rennes have shown better attacking and defensive stability. Rennes'' recent form is unbeaten in their last 5 matches, while Metz has a mixed form with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. The tactical battle centers on Rennes exploiting Metz''s defensive vulnerabilities and controlling midfield territory.
Recent H2H results: Rennes unbeaten in last 7 matches vs Metz (7W,0D)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-3 in favor of Stade Rennais.
Rennes likely to control midfield and press Metz high; Metz may adopt counterattacking style focusing on quick breaks and set-pieces; Metz's defense will be tested by Rennes’ pace and creativity
Rennes'' superior form, possession stats, and historical dominance suggest a clear advantage; Metz''s weaknesses and poor recent form lower their win probability
Stats:
| FC Metz | Stade Rennais |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 0.92 | 1.6 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.18 | 0.6 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RC Lens | 13 | 1 | 3 | 40 |
| 2 | PSG | 12 | 3 | 2 | 39 |
| 3 | Marseille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 4 | Lille | 10 | 2 | 5 | 32 |
| 5 | Olympique Lyon | 9 | 3 | 5 | 30 |
| 6 | Stade Rennais | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 7 | Strasbourg | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Toulouse | 6 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
| 9 | Monaco | 7 | 2 | 8 | 23 |
| 10 | Angers SCO | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 11 | Brest | 6 | 4 | 7 | 22 |
| 12 | Lorient | 4 | 7 | 6 | 19 |
| 13 | Le Havre | 4 | 6 | 7 | 18 |
| 14 | Nice | 5 | 3 | 9 | 18 |
| 15 | Paris FC | 4 | 4 | 9 | 16 |
| 16 | Nantes | 3 | 5 | 9 | 14 |
| 17 | Auxerre | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| 18 | FC Metz | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Greenwood | MAR | ENG | 17 | 11 | 4 |
| J. Panichelli | RC | ARG | 17 | 10 | N/A |
| E. Lepaul | REN | FRA | 17 | 9 | 3 |
| W. Saïd | RCL | FRA | 17 | 7 | 2 |
