Metz – Rennes: curtain-raiser for Matchday 14 of Ligue 1 
Matchday 14 kicks off in Lorraine with an intriguing showdown: Metz, still in the drop zone, versus Rennes, who’ve been climbing back. Two opposite trajectories. Saint-Symphorien, as always, makes things interesting.
Metz : fairly solid at home but shaky at the back 
The Grenats left Brest frustrated after gifting a stoppage-time penalty. Before that they’d strung together three straight Ligue 1 wins and looked a good deal steadier. Metz have shipped far too many this season — 30 conceded — but the picture is less grim at home, where only five have gone in.
Saint-Symphorien is a genuine base: two home wins after taking the lead, and even a comeback at Nice. A third straight home win would be symbolic — it would match their best recent run. They do, however, struggle against Breton sides, losing five in a row to teams from that region.
Rennes : finally clicking into gear 
It took time, but Rennes now look fullyadapted to Habib Beye’s methods. Three wins on the bounce and no loss since late October. That run has pushed the Bretons back into the top half, thanks to an attack that’s rediscovered its teeth — just look at the big win over Monaco.
Away from home Rennes are five matches unbeaten, though there’s only one win in that stretch. They too often relax after scoring — eight points dropped when leading this season. Historically Rennes boss the head-to-heads with Metz: seven straight wins and usually lively games.
Key takeaways
- Metz still perform at home, despite an unstable defence.
- Rennes are on a roll but remain inconsistent away.
- Recent meetings heavily favour the Bretons.
- Home advantage could matter in a game that’s less one-sided than it looks.
Football Prediction FC Metz vs Stade Rennais
Metz or Draw
Rennes arrive full of confidence but tend to switch off too often away from home. Metz, tougher at Saint-Symphorien than people give them credit for, can stand up and take advantage of any Breton slip-up.
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