Metz FC and Stade Rennes have both been huge underperforming teams in recent times and as they prepare to take on each other, they are both hoping to end their poor results and end the season on a high. For Metz FC, a win is crucial for survival in the Ligue 1 while Rennes are still fighting to qualify for the European competitions next season. Both clubs have the same objective for this game and that is to win even though for very different reasons.
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Metz FC are presented with a huge opportunity to climb off the relegation playoff spot that they are currently sitting in. They have not had the right results in the last couple of games and time is slowly running out for them. Metz FC had 2 wins and 3 losses in their last 5 league games. And their overall season stats as shown by the table is: 8 wins, 5 draws and 18 losses and they are ranked 16th with 29 points.
Metz FC lost their last game against LOSC Lille at home last weekend. According to match reports Metz FC’s Georges Milkautadze scored the opening goal from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute but they conceded twice in the 31st and 44th minute and the game ended 2-1. According to stats, Metz FC managed 29% possession, 2 shots on target and 2 corner kicks. They also created 2 big chances but missed 1.
Stade Rennes
Rennes have to stop dropping more points if they are serious about making it to Europe next season. They have been putting up very poor performances in a time where they needed good results the most. The record of their last 5 league games showed they lost 4 games and won 1 in the Ligue 1. And their overall stats this season is currently 11 wins, 9 draws and 11 defeats, which places them in 9th spot with 42 points. They are also just 4 points behind RC Lens in 6th spot according to the league table.
Stade Rennes lost against Stade Brest last weekend in a 9-goal thriller. Arnaud Kalimuendo scored a double in the first half and Arthur Theate did the same in the second half, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to prevent a defeat as Rennes conceded 5 goals during the game. According to stats, Rennes had 47% possession, 7 shots on target and 7 corners. They also created 2 big chances during the game.
Head to Head
According to the h2h, in the past 20 meetings between both clubs, Rennes recorded 12 wins, while Metz had 1 win and 7 matches ended in a draw.
Analysis and Predictions
This has the makings of a high intensity game because of the impact of the result on both teams. Metz FC have more to lose compared to Rennes but we expect both teams to put in extra efforts to win the game. And how would they do that? By scoring goals.
Rennes have won the last 6 meetings while Metz FC are without a clean sheet in the last 11. 4 of the last 5 games ended with more than 2.5 goals and Rennes scored first in the last 7 meetings. Rennes also won the first half in 5 of the last 7 and the last 6 games ended with less than 4.5 cards.
- 3 Way Total Over 2 Goals at 1.955 Odds
- Both Teams to Score at 1.77 Odds
- More than 2.5 Goals at 1.90.Odds
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