Brest vs Rennes: another surprise?
We offer a prediction for the Ligue 1 match between Brest and Rennes on August 15. What to expect from this match? You'll find the answer down below.

Command Analysis

Brest

In the previous season Brest retained the spot in the top-flight division. Team had a good start and made a good handicap, which was enough to avoid relegation.
In 38 rounds Red-Whites recorded 11 victories and eight draws, which brought 41 points and 17th position in the standings. 29ers had a terrible ending of the season, they suffered three defeats and had a draw against Montpellier (0:0). Offensive line put up a decent performance, team scored 50 goals in the previous season. In the first match of a current one Michel Der Zakarian's team held Lyon to draw (1:1).
Cibois, Said, Lasne, Belkebla and Herelle, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.

Rennes

After winning the bronze medals Rennes dropped to the sixth position in the previous season, which brought them a spot in the Conference League. In 38 rounds Red-Blacks recorded 16 victories and 10 draws. In the last round visitors beat Nimes (2:0), which brought 58 points and a spot in the Eurocups zone.
In the first round Bruno Genesio's team had a draw against Lens (1:1).
Gelin, Martin and Truffert won't be able to play in this game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:2
Three most recent head-to-head matches ended with that score

СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent away matches of Rennes

СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
This bet won in 3 out of 4 most recent matches of Brest

Tip and bets
Rennes failed to start the season with a win, but team has a serious potential. Brest failed the ending of the previous season and their squad was not strengthened. In our opinion, everything will be decided in the first half, a quick goal will be crucial for this game. We are expecting a number of goal opportunities here and some of them might be converted.
Our prediction - total over 2,5 goals
It is hard to predict a winner of this game. In our opinion, visitors have a better chance for the victory due to motivation and a better squad.
Our second prediction - Asian handicap (0) on Rennes