Stade Rennais FC vs Metz preview - Konradsen wants more of the same

Rennes will aim to build on ending their 10-match winless streak in Saturday's clash with Ligue 1 bottom club Metz.

Philippe Montanier's side beat Lens 1-0 last weekend to end the miserable run, which dated back to early December.

Their prior win was the fourth in a row and now Rennes are looking for similar momentum at Stade de la Route de Lorient against Metz.

Midfielder Anders Konradsen said on staderennais.com: "These three points were good for us. But it is important to move on.

"If we win on Saturday night, we'll be in a better situation. We know that the classification is very tight but we only focus on the points that we need to maintain our position."

Konradsen expects a defensive display from Metz and says Rennes must also be defensively sound.

"It will be somewhat the same type of match that against Lens," he said.

"To win, we must first be solid defensively. That's the base.

"I think Metz will play to take at least a point. It will be difficult."

The visitors are without a win in 15 matches, since the November 1 defeat of Caen.

That was one of five Ligue 1 wins all season, but Metz may be able to take confidence from a 0-0 draw with Rennes last October.

They are nine points adrift of safety and have 11 matches to fight for their top-flight future.