Brest vs Rennes prediction, preview, team news and more | Ligue 1 2020-21

The Ligue 1 is back in action this weekend as Rennes take on Brest in a crucial fixture at the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Sunday. Rennes have had their fair share of issues this season and will need to take it up a notch in this match.

Brest are currently in 11th place in the Ligue 1 standings and have been largely inconsistent this season. The home side suffered a 3-0 defeat against reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain and will want to bounce back in this match.

Rennes are in fifth place in the Ligue 1 table at the moment and have not been able to hit their peak so far this season. The French giants held Lyon to a 2-2 draw last weekend and will want to have a positive outing this weekend.

Memphis Depay scored and created the equalizer as Lyon drew 2-2 at Rennes to stay ahead of PSG, who registered a 3-0 home win against Brest in Ligue 1.https://t.co/4qs3pdYBUh
— Express Sports (@IExpressSports) January 10, 2021

Brest vs Rennes Head-to-Head

Rennes have an excellent record against Brest and have won 11 games out of a total of 20 matches played between the two teams. Brest have managed only four victories against Rennes and need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

The reverse fixture between the two teams last year ended in a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Rennes. Nayef Aguerd scored on the day and is likely to play a pivotal role in this match.

Brest form guide in Ligue 1: L-W-L-D-D

Rennes form guide in Ligue 1: D-D-W-W-W

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Brest vs Rennes Team News

Denys Bain might not play this game. Image Source: The Sun

Brest

Brest have an improved squad this season and will look to pull off a victory against Rennes this weekend. Denys Bain has made commendable progress on his recovery but is unlikely to be risked in this match.

Injured: None

Doubtful: Denys Bain

Suspended: None

Rennes

Flavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, Faitout Maouassa, and Serhou Guirassy are currently injured for Rennes and will not play a part in this game. Jonas Martin and Romain Del Castillo are back in contention and will be included in the squad.

Injured: Flavien Tait, Daniele Rugani, James Lea Siliki, Faitout Maouassa, Serhou Guirassy

Doubtful: None

Suspended: None

Brest vs Rennes Predicted XI

Brest Predicted XI (4-4-2): Gautier Larsonneur; Romain Perraud, Jean-Kevin Duverne, Brendan Chardonnet, Ronael Pierre-Gabriel; Romain Faivre, Paul Lasne, Haris Belkebla, Franck Honorat; Irvin Cardona, Steve Mounie

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🔙 Au match aller, les Rouge et Noir se sont imposés 2-1, avec des buts signés Damien Da Silva et @AguerdNayef. 💥
---#AllezRennes#ToutDonner 💪🔴⚫ pic.twitter.com/Ibep2lwUka
— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) January 15, 2021

Rennes Predicted XI (4-3-3): Romain Salin; Dalbert, Nayef Aguerd, Gerzino Nyamsi, Hamari Traore; Steven Nzonzi, Eduardo Camavinga, Benjamin Bourigeaud; Martin Terrier, Jeremy Doku, Clement Grenier

Brest vs Rennes Prediction

Rennes have built a formidable squad over the past two years and will have a point to prove going into this game. The away side has managed only two points in its last two games and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.

Brest have not been at their best this year and cannot afford to slip up against a powerful attacking side. Rennes are the better team at the moment and will want to stamp their authority on this match.

Prediction: Brest 1-2 Rennes

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