Metz vs Rennes prediction 28.11.2025 | Ligue 1

Metz are regularly shifts between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. They started the current campaign with hopes of staying in the strongest French competition, but Stephane Le Mignan's team collected only 11 points after 13 league matches and is in the relegation zone. Most of Metz's points came in the last few weeks, as they have won three of the previous four games. The streak was broken last weekend, when Le Mignan's team lost 3-2 on the road against Brest. The guests were close to picking up one point in that match, but the home side scored from the penalty spot deep in the second half and left Metz empty-handed.

Metz's head coach, Stephane Le Mignan, was frustrated with the mistakes his players made late in the match against Brest. He said, "We're all frustrated because we know the game turned at that moment. We need to let some time pass and learn from these situations, him first and foremost, and everyone else too. Maybe we mismanaged things in terms of coaching. I don't know."

Pape Sy, Joseph Mangondo, Habibou Diallo, and Brian Madjo are unavailable and will not play on Friday against Rennes.

After two mid-table seasons, Rennes are playing better this year. They are among the best teams in Ligue 1 and could fight for the Champions League positions. Rennes played well in the last couple of weeks as they won the previous three matches. In the most recent outing, Habib Beye's team won 4-1 at home against Monaco. The home side ended with an xG of 3.69, while the guests had 1.33, so it is no wonder that Rennes recorded another victory.

After the game against Monaco, Rennes' head coach, Habib Beye, talked about the upcoming trip to Metz. He said, "We scored four goals against both Strasbourg and Monaco, which shows the quality we have. Metz will be difficult, but we need to finish this year with as many wins as possible."

Rennes should have the whole squad available on Friday at Stade Saint-Symphorien.