Ligue 1 Regular Season - 14
Metz 0 - 1 FT Rennes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑J. Asoro
V. Rongier (B. Embolo) 22'
HT
↓ D. Cisse ↑A. Rouault 62'
↓ P. Frankowski ↑Q. Merlin 62'
↓ L. Brassier ↑L. Blas 62'
75' ↓ J. Deminguet ↑A. Toure
76' ↓ F. Ballo-Toure ↑M. Mbaye
76' ↓ I. Sane ↑M. Bokele Mputu
↓ E. Lepaul ↑M. Meite 76'
88' ↓ B. Traore ↑G. Abuashvili
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Metz
Goalkeepers
J. Fischer 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
G. Tsitaishvili 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
J. Deminguet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
B. Traore 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
F. Ballo-Toure
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
O. Ba 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Kouao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Toure
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Stambouli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Abuashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Bokele Mputu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Asoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rennes
Goalkeepers
B. Samba 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
A. Ait Boudlal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Jacquet
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
L. Brassier 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
P. Frankowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
M. Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V. Rongier 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
D. Cisse
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
M. Tamari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Silistrie
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Rouault
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Seidu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nagida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Q. Merlin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Kamara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Blas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Legendre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2024 | Metz | 2 - 3 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 13/08/2023 | Rennes | 5 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 20/03/2022 | Rennes | 6 - 1 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 17/10/2021 | Metz | 0 - 3 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 20/03/2021 | Metz | 1 - 3 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 23/12/2020 | Rennes | 1 - 0 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
| 04/12/2019 | Metz | 0 - 1 | Rennes | Ligue 1 | Stade Saint-Symphorien |
| 14/04/2018 | Rennes | 1 - 2 | Metz | Ligue 1 | Roazhon Park |
Metz Win
Rennes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +12
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 14 GD: +21
P: 14 GD: +11
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -5
P: 14 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -10
P: 14 GD: -17
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +18
P: 19 GD: +26
P: 20 GD: +24
P: 20 GD: +13
P: 20 GD: +4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +8
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: -4
P: 20 GD: -5
P: 20 GD: -8
P: 20 GD: -13
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 20 GD: -17
P: 20 GD: -15
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Rongier's Precision Cuts Through Metz's Dominance
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A narrow victory masks a tale of two footballs: Rennes punish wastefulness to claim a crucial away win.
Intensity Without Reward
At Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz unleashed relentless Intensity against the visiting Bretons. Sixteen shots fired, five on target, 52% possession—the home side suffocated Rennes with attacking intent. Gauthier Hein orchestrated the offensive with three key passes, weaving danger through the lines. Yet this territorial supremacy—482 accurate passes, six corners—yielded nothing. Metz created the architecture of victory but lacked the finishing touch to complete it.
Rongier Breaks the Stalemate
The 22nd minute rewrote the script. Valentin Rongier latched onto a cutback from Breel Embolo to fire Rennes ahead. The goal epitomised clinical efficiency: two shots on target, one goal. The Balance shattered instantly. Metz pressed harder, corners multiplied, but Rennes' defensive resolve—five saves, a commanding xG advantage despite fewer attempts—held firm.
Ballo-Touré's Masterclass in Defeat
Fodé Ballo-Touré orchestrated Metz's midfield with a 7.9/10 rating, controlling the tempo despite the absence of a breakthrough. The data exposed football's cruel arithmetic: Metz generated 1.02 xG to Rennes' 0.78, yet Rennes walked away with three points. Precision defeated possession. Rennes consolidate fifth place with 24 points, extending their winning run to four matches. Metz languish in 17th on 11 points—a chasm widening with each fixture.
Key Questions
How did Metz dominate yet lose?
Possession without penetration. Sixteen shots, five on target, 1.02 xG: Metz lacked the clinical edge when it mattered.
What does this mean for Rennes' title credentials?
Vital. Rennes' fifth-place perch with 24 points keeps them in the title conversation. Four straight wins build momentum.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Metz faces extinction against Rennes' relentless climb
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. With Metz drowning at the foot of the table, this clash at Stade Saint-Symphorien represents a last-stand moment for the hosts—lose again and the relegation battle becomes a rout.
The Setup
Rennes arrives in sixth place with 24 points and four consecutive wins, a form line that reads WWWWL. Metz, meanwhile, occupies 17th with just 11 points from 14 games, a -17 goal difference that screams defensive collapse. The balance of power is stark: Rennes controls tempo and territory; Metz scrambles to survive. Home advantage offers the only glimmer of hope.
Key Battle
Habib Diallo carries Metz's attacking hopes with 2 goals and 1 assist across recent outings, but he faces a Rennes side where Esteban Lepaul has become a goal machine—4 strikes and 1 assist in just 5 matches. Diallo must stay sharp in transition; Lepaul will punish any defensive lapse.
Our Prediction
Rennes wins 2-1. Lepaul opens the scoring early, Metz equalize through Diallo's grit, but Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal seals it in the second half. The hosts press frantically but lack the composure to finish; Rennes control the match and convert their chances.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes, if you're tracking the relegation battle. Metz must win; Rennes seek to cement their European credentials. Real stakes, real urgency.
What's the predicted outcome?
Rennes 2-1 Metz. The visitors' form and attacking depth overwhelm a brittle home defence. Metz score but can't sustain pressure.
Where are Metz and Rennes in the league table?
Metz: 17th, 11 points (3W-2D-9L). Rennes: 6th, 24 points (6W-6D-3L). A 13-point chasm separates them.
What is Rennes's current form?
Exceptional: four straight wins (WWWWL). Rennes are climbing toward Europe and show no signs of slowing. Momentum is everything.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Esteban Lepaul (Rennes): 4 goals and 1 assist in 5 matches, averaging 7.6 rating. The star who can single-handedly decide this match.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.