Before this matchup, Lyon ranked higher with a total of 57 points, averaging 1.84 points per match. Rennes closely follows with 56 points and an average of 1.8 points per fixture.

However, recent form suggests a shift. Lyon has allowed 32 goals, conceding 1.03 goals per 90 minutes. In contrast, Rennes has scored 54 goals, significantly exceeding their expected goals of 22.1.

The goalkeeping situation adds another layer to the matchup. Lyon’s Dominik Greif boasts a career save percentage of 71.9%, while Rennes’ Brice Samba has an even better record at 72.8%.

Lyon also faces disciplinary issues, having accumulated 58 yellow cards and 7 red cards. Rennes has received 54 yellow cards and 4 red cards.

Key statistics:

• Lyon has made a total of 83 saves this season with a save percentage of 71.2%.
• Rennes has recorded 79 saves, yielding a save percentage of 64.1%.
• Lyon’s Corentin Tolisso has scored 70 goals, while Breel Embolo from Rennes has netted 91 goals.

Tony Sink suggests taking Lyon with odds of +120, indicating confidence in their ability to secure points at home.

This match could determine the direction for both teams as they aim for European competition spots.

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Rennes FC is gearing up for a crucial match against Metz on March 22, 2026, at Roazhon Park, with kick-off scheduled for 18:15. Currently, Rennes sits in seventh place in Ligue 1, while Metz finds itself at the bottom of the table, having suffered five consecutive losses.

In their last outing, Rennes faced a setback, losing 2-1 to LOSC Lille. Despite this recent defeat, Rennes has a strong historical record against Metz, boasting a 100% win rate in their last eight encounters. This trend is expected to play a significant role in the upcoming match.

Rennes has averaged 1.6 goals from 13.8 attempts in their last ten league games, indicating a solid offensive performance. In contrast, Metz has struggled, averaging only 0.8 goals from 10.1 attempts during the same period. The disparity in form is evident, with Rennes also recording four clean sheets in their last ten matches.

Esteban Lepaul leads the scoring for Rennes with five goals, while Metz’s Koffi Kouao and Nathan Mbala have each netted two goals this season. The betting odds favor Rennes to win by at least two goals, with Asian Handicap odds set at 1.97 for a -1.5 margin.

In their last match, Rennes maintained 59% possession against Lille, showcasing their ability to control the game. Conversely, Metz had a possession percentage of 50% in their recent match against Toulouse, highlighting their struggles to dominate play.

As the teams prepare for this encounter, observers expect Rennes to leverage their historical advantage and current form to secure a victory against a struggling Metz side. Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the line-ups or strategies that may affect the match outcome.

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