Rennes vs Metz: match statistics
Rennes are in significantly better form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts are highly effective at home, winning 54% of their home matches while averaging 1.85 goals scored per game and conceding just 1.08 goals. Metz are in a dire situation, sitting in 18th place, having lost all of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 14 goals in that period. The visitors have won only 8% of their away matches, conceding an average of 2.85 goals per game with a goal difference of -25. The difference in quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Rennes have an attacking xG of 1.78 compared to Metz's mere 0.87 away from home. All factors point to a certain victory for the hosts.
Rennes vs Metz: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rennes played against Metz in Ligue 1 (France). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Rennes has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Metz has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Rennes scores 1.65 goals per game and allows 1.42. Metz scores 0.96 and allows 2.31. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Rennes's games and 50% of Metz's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 62%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rennes has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.08 per game. Rennes takes 13.0 shots per game, while Metz takes 9.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Rennes leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Metz leads at halftime in 8% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rennes's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). For Metz, it is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ligue 1 games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Rennes are in significantly better form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and averaging 2.4 points per game. The hosts are highly effective at home, winning 54% of their home matches while averaging 1.85 goals scored per game and conceding just 1.08 goals. Metz are in a dire situation, sitting in 18th place, having lost all of their last 5 matches and conceding as many as 14 goals in that period. The visitors have won only 8% of their away matches, conceding an average of 2.85 goals per game with a goal difference of -25. The difference in quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Rennes have an attacking xG of 1.78 compared to Metz's mere 0.87 away from home. All factors point to a certain victory for the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Rennes | Metz | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rennes is 72% better for: goals scored per game.
1.65 goals / game - Rennes · 0.96 goals / game - Metz
Rennes is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.42 goals / game - Rennes · 2.31 goals / game - Metz
Rennes scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Metz keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 26 meczów).
Metz scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while Rennes keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rennes
Over / Under - Metz
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Rennes is 155% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - Rennes · 0.62 pts / game - Metz
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rennes - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 46%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Metz - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 8% of games and wins 12%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Rennes
Metz
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Rennes | Liga | Metz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.08 | 2.77 | ▲ 3.27 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 47% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 50% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | • 31% | 30% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 70% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Rennes's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Metz. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rennes vs Metz?
The Ligue 1 match finished Rennes 0:0 Metz. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rennes vs Metz?
Rennes score 1.65 goals per game on average and Metz 0.96. The Ligue 1 average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Rennes's matches and 50% of Metz's.
What form are Rennes and Metz in?
Over the last 5 games Rennes have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Metz 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rennes vs Metz?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rennes vs Metz: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.