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Liam Foster - August 11, 2023
Rennes vs Metz Predictions and Free Betting Tips from expert tipsters when they go head-to-head in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday, 13 August 2023.
Rennes are set to host Metz at Roazhon Park to kick off their new Ligue 1 season. Rennes have started the season with a string of strong preseason performances in an attempt to improve on their fourth-place finish from last season.
Their opponents, Metz, have also had a fine preseason. They will, therefore, aim to make a positive impression after being promoted from Ligue 2.
The last time these two clubs met was in March 2022. Rennes managed to deliver a 6-1 win that day.
Also, Rennes are on a five game winning streak against this opposition.
We are counting on Rennes to pull off a win here. They are the superior team at the moment and have been in fine form leading up to the season opener. Three of their past four matches have ended in victories.
Metz, on the other hand, has had strong preseason success after winning promotion but has struggled against teams of this calibre away from home.
Moreover, Rennes also has an excellent h2h record in the recent history of this matchup.
We expect goals in this match. In each of Rennes’s last four matches, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored. Also, four of Metz’s last six matches have ended with over 2.5 goals.
In addition, the last three h2h meetings between these two have had over 2.5 goals. By the looks of things, a high-scoring affair is expected this time out.
Rennes has had a great preseason heading into the match. They have won three of their past four matches. They also have a terrific recent record against Metz. Furthermore, Metz has struggled when playing against a club of this calibre away from home.
A -1.0 Asian handicap on Rennes at 1.70 odds will be our main betting pick here considering all the observations.
For the second tip, over 2.5 goals at 1.72 odds seems very promising. Considering both teams recent goal involvement in their matches and their past results.
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