Rennes vs Brest Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 31st August 2022

Rennes are the favourites by a long shot on Sunday for a Ligue 1 round 5 match against Brest at Roazhon Park this coming Wednesday. Rennes ended up winning 2-0 in the most recent meeting between these two rivals. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Roazhon Park.

Placed 13 in the table Rennes have amassed four points after four matches. On four points, Brest rank 14 with four matches this season. Rennes are Brest equal on points in the table, with the home side sitting as number 13 on four points. The guests rank as number 14 in the Ligue 1 standings.

Both Rennes and Brest came through their most recent matches empty-handed and will be eager to avoid getting defeated once again. Who'll draw first blood at Roazhon Park? We'll find out this coming Wednesday.

Rennes presents an average of just 1.7 goals per game in their last ten games. They scored a moderate 17times, while also conceding 11. This amounts to an average of 1.1 per game in which, they kept their opponents from scoring in three matches.

Brest managed a bearable 15 goals from their past ten games, creating an average of 1.5 goals per game. They conceded 22 goals in total, and while claiming two clean sheets, they conceded 2.2 goals an average per game.

Rennes vs Brest Prediction

Rennes went through their last three matches with a 1-1 draw against Monaco, a 2-1 win against AC Ajaccio and a 2-1 defeat against Lens. 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 13 goals and conceded five times.

Taking the title might be too much of a stretch, but after their top four finish last season, Rennes are certainly aiming for the podium this season.

Brest were able to add four points to their account from their last three matches, which brought home four points. They first shared the points in a 1-1 draw with Marseille, before claiming three points in a 1-3 win against Angers. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 0-7 defeat at the hands of Montpellier. Brest won half their previous six away matches in the Ligue 1, as well as seeing zero draws and suffering three defeats. They scored 11 goals whilst conceding 11.

They were able to stay clear of relegation last season, and Brest now aim to climb the rankings to a more secure finish this term.

Bookmakers have Rennes down as rather big favourites for the win against Brest. While it might prove a bit more troublesome than odds suggest, we find it equally tempting to side with the hosts.

Rennes vs Brest Stats

Rennes vs Brest Team News

At the time of writing, Rennes have three players on their injured and absent list as they prepare to meet Brest on Wednesday.

Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, Lovro Majer and Warmed Omari nurses various injuries and won't take part for Rennes against Brest at Roazhon Park.

Brest have four on the list of injured and absent players before their next match against Rennes on Wednesday.

Christophe Herelle, Romain Del Castillo, Noah Fadiga and Steve Mounie all face a spell on the sidelines for Brest due to various injuries.

Rennes vs Brest H2H

Rennes celebrated a 2-0 win in their most recent meeting with their upcoming opponent. Are we in for something similar at Roazhon Park on Wednesday? Rennes seem to have a great read on Brest, winning five times of the previous ten matches in the Ligue 1. The bookies best betting odds on a home win are at 1.45.

Rennes vs Brest Results

A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Rennes face Brest as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 2.30 with the bookies.

Rennes vs Brest Betting Tips

Benjamin Bourigeaud is the most prolific Ligue 1 marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Brest look to Mohamed Youcef Belaili, hoping he can add to his current total of two Ligue 1 goals in his latest games.

Rennes racked up seven wins in their previous 10 matches on their home ground across all tournaments. They lost three and now face Brest who won five of their previous 10 away matches. They drew one and lost four. The home side scored the first goal of the game in nine of their last 10 matches at Roazhon Park, with Brest doing likewise in six of their last 10 away games.

Less than 2.5 goals came out three times in the past ten encounters between these two while both teams not to score was a winning bet five times. Rennes managed an average of 1.3 goals, with Brest averaging 0.6 goals. Rennes saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across the tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of the last ten matches Brest played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.