"Starting with the hosts, watching their Ligue 1 purple patch come to an end last weekend as they marked their return from November's international break with a pulsating 3-2 defeat away at Brest, Metz will be seeking an immediate response here. Opening this weekend's fixtures with just their goal difference keeping them in the drop zone, it is no secret that Les Grenats' sole focus is on maintaining their top-flight status."
"However, enjoying what has been a major turn in fortunes on either side of November's international break, Habib Beye's men have come skyrocketing up the Ligue 1 standings and the suddenly open this weekend's fixtures sat in the European spots. Marking their return from November's fortnight interval with a sensational performance as they cruised their way to a 4-1 romp at home against Monaco, Les Rennais have won all of their previous three consecutive domestic showdowns."
Metz returned from the international break with a 3-2 defeat at Brest and will seek an immediate response at home. Metz sits in the relegation zone on goal difference and prioritizes top-flight survival under Stephane Le Mignan. Metz secured a 2-1 win over Nice in early November and has won other recent Ligue 1 appearances, scoring at least two goals in each of their last four matches. Rennes recovered from a poor start under Habib Beye, climbed into European positions, and recorded consecutive high-scoring wins including 4-1 victories over Strasbourg and Monaco.
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