Ace Football previews the Ligue 1 game between Rennes and Brest who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
When Brest come to Roazhon Park for the Ligue 1 match this coming Sunday, Rennes will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.
Two places behind the league-leaders, Brest claimed 53 points from 30 rounds, while Rennes amassed 42 points. They now rank as number 7 in the Ligue 1 standings.
Form: Rennes vs Brest
Rennes Form
In their last three games, Rennes lost 1-0 against Monaco, got defeated 1-2 by Toulouse before winning 0-3 against Nantes. Rennes managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Ligue 1. They drew none though, while losing twice in this series. They scored 11 goals and conceded six times.
Brest Form
Brest have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 4-3 win against Metz. Unable to follow that up, they went down 4-3 against Lyon, before handing over all three points in a 0-2 defeat against Monaco. In their last six away matches in the Ligue 1, Brest won twice, while also recording two draws. They endured two defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting facts for Rennes and Brest
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Rennes and Brest played across all tournaments.
- Rennes have scored in 25 of the last 26 home matches
- Rennes have lost the last 3 matches in a row without scoring a goal
- Rennes have scored in 17 of the last 18 home matches in the Ligue 1
- Rennes have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
- In 8 of the last 10 home matches Rennes played, both teams scored
- Brest have not lost 18 of the last 20 matches
- In 16 of the last 18 Brest away matches in the Ligue 1, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Brest have not lost 16 of the last 17 matches in the Ligue 1
- Brest have scored in 18 of the last 20 matches
- Brest have scored in 15 of the last 17 matches in the Ligue 1
Players in form: Rennes vs Brest
Look no further than Benjamin Bourigeaud, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Rennes in the Ligue 1, while Romain Del Castillo managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Brest in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.
Betting markets: Rennes vs Brest
Full-time result
Rennes claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing four. Brest won five of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost three of the games in this run. Rennes have not lost to Brest in 7 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Rennes scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Brest got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Rennes managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Rennes have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Brest.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Rennes, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in three of the last ten outings for Brest, who managed to score 1.5 times in those matches.
Recommended tip: Rennes vs Brest
To summarize, the upcoming Ligue 1 clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Rennes vs Brest mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.
Rennes vs Brest: Who wins the game?
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