Rennes vs Brest Prediction 18 January 2025

🔊 Will Rennes earn their first points in 2025? In the 18th round of Ligue 1, the "red and blacks" will host Brest, a team that experiences ups and downs frequently. However, currently, this team is on the rise and defeating almost everyone, so the hosts will have a tough time. Especially since Rennes started this calendar year terribly and couldn't even manage a draw in any of their three matches. Our editorial team has already discussed the teams' prospects for victory in this encounter in their prediction.

📊 H2H

In head-to-head meetings, Rennes is far ahead, having won six out of the last ten matches. Brest managed to win only once during this period. Typically, encounters between these teams at Rennes' territory are highly productive. The last time they played, they scored a total of nine goals. And in only one of the last five meetings were there less than three goals scored. So it's worth considering the option of Total goals over 2.5.

⚫ Rennes

Currently, you can safely remove the red color from the "red and blacks." For Rennes, 2025 began with a black streak, as they have already lost twice in Ligue 1 and were knocked out of the French Cup, deservedly losing to Troyes (0:1). The situation in the national championship for this club does not look promising; they are barely making ends meet and are fighting to stay just above the relegation zone. Rennes has only 17 points from 17 rounds, which places them in close proximity to being relegated.

What may cheer up the fans of this club is the lack of changes in the infirmary. Only goalkeeper Alemdar and defender Seidu remain there, with no new names anticipated.

🔴 Brest

One of the main phenomena of last season now looks not as bright. Nevertheless, Brest is beginning to recall how easily they handled their opponents a year ago. The "red and whites" are gaining serious momentum, having won five out of their last six matches. The club is doing well in all tournaments. The Champions League playoffs are already guaranteed, and they have secured a place in the ⅛ finals of the French Cup. Moreover, there is a gradual rise in Ligue 1, with Brest now climbing to 11th place.

As for the club's infirmary, there's a significant blow to their defensive line. Among the injured are three defenders: Koulibaly, Le Cardinal, and Loko. Additionally, midfielder Marten continues to recover from an injury.

⚽️ Prediction on Goals

Brest does not deserve to be considered a clear underdog in this matchup. Recently, the team has been performing well and finding ways to trouble any opponent. In seven out of their last eight matches, the "red and whites" have scored at least one goal. That's why we suggest betting on a Brest Goal.

🚩 Prediction on Corners

Both teams have modest corner kick statistics, so expecting a large number of corner deliveries might be challenging. On average, Rennes' matches see 6.7 corners, and Brest's are not much higher (only 7.5 corners per match). Therefore, we advise considering the option of Total corners under 9.5.

📝 Match Prediction

It's surprising to see Brest as the underdog in this encounter. Rennes might benefit from their home arena but not enough to easily defeat an in-form opponent. The "red and blacks" themselves have shown very unconvincing play in recent rounds. We believe that the match will end with a 2:1 victory for Brest.

Considering the current odds, we can dismiss the option of a Rennes victory. It will be very challenging for the hosts to play as the dominant team, and their defense may falter at any moment due to a shortage of starting lineup players. Therefore, our editorial team advises betting on Brest not to lose.