Metz and Rennes will face each other in a Ligue 1 game in France on Saturday, May 04th, 2024, at 17:00h (UTC), check the Metz vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Metz vs Rennes will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Stade Saint-Symphorien stadium, in the city of Longeville-lès-Metz, with a capacity for 26661 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Metz vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024
The Ligue 1 has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 2.81 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 2.66 goals per match played.
Metz last match
In the last match they played, Metz collected a defeat. The opposing team was LOSC Lille, and the match – which ended with the result of 1-2 – was valid for Ligue 1. Coach C. Delmotte’s disposed his team in a 4-5-1 formation.
The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for them to win, of 5.75 were a sign of it.
If the entire defensive department of the team had considerable difficulties, the one who suffered the most is certainly Ismaël Traoré. The player made a lot of mistakes throughout the match, and he will have to work hard over the course of the season if he wants to help his team win and climb the standings.
Rennes last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Ligue 1, Rennes, who used a 4-4-2 formation, faced the Brest team with a final score of 4-5.
Before the kick-off the home team’s defeat had odds of 3.50, which explains why it was considered a fairly even match.
Metz vs Rennes h2h
Metz was in 15th place when they last played Rennes who was 10th place in Ligue 1. Metz played using the 4-2-3-1 formation while Rennes responded with a 4-3-3 arrangement.
The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 13-08-2023 in a Ligue 1 match of the 2023/2024 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 5-1 win for Rennes.
The Metz team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Rennes team.
R. Buquet will be in charge of arbitrating this game, well assisted by J. Pacelli and C. Mouysset.
Metz
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
comes into this game with 29 points, putting them in 16th place in the Ligue 1. They are also encumbered with a negative balance, 18 losses, 8 wins, and 5 draws.
In the 32nd round, Le Havre, that is in the 15th place, has the same score.
Metz analysis
After 31 rounds, Metz has conceded more goals than has scored. They conceded a total of 51 goals so far and scored 32 times.
The Metz team comes from a defeat in the Ligue 1, and its coach Christophe Delmotte wants to counter this trend by imposing a loss on his opponent, using the advantage of playing at home.
With an average ball possession of 35.58% per game in the current league, Metz cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Rennes they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.
Best goalscorer from Metz
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Georges Mikautadze. The Attacker has scored 11 times in this competition and helped Metz avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 3 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Rennes
Ligue 1 leaderboard now
Rennes arrives in this game with 42 points, and in 9th place in the Ligue 1, having won 11 games in total and lost 11 times, making a total of 9 draws.
Rennes analysis
Rennes counted 48 goals scored and 41 conceded at the end of Ligue 1 day number 31.
As we approach the Regular Season, Rennes is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.84 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Rennes is a more offensive team than Metz, having 3292 attacks vs. 2701 from Metz, having scored 48 times, in comparison, Metz converted into goal 32 times.
Best goalscorer from Rennes
Arnaud Muinga has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 9 goals scored in the competition, the Attacker has been instrumental in leading Rennes to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Interesting Match Facts:
With Rennes boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against Metz, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Metz is Georges Mikautadze, who has already scored 11 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Rennes is Arnaud Muinga, he has scored in 9 opportunities.
Some study shows us that between 75-90 minutes is where most goals occur, this can be a good bet for those who follow the live game.
Taking into consideration that Rennes scores an average of 1 goal per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.91.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Corners Top Betting Tips
To obtain good betting results, remembering that there is an average of 4.32 corners per game when the corners numbers of both teams are combined.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.48 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Rennes side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 4 time this season, very different from Metz who only saw the red card twice. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Metz vs Rennes betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on May 04th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stade Saint-Symphorien stadium in Longeville-lès-Metz.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Ligue 1 match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 5-1 result for Rennes.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
