Bitesize Prediction: Brest vs Rennes – 02/09/23

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Both teams to score

Odds: 7/10 @ Pribet

In what could prove to be an action-packed affair from the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Saturday afternoon, Brest will welcome Rennes to town.

Starting with the hosts, eventually cruising their way to Ligue 1 safety last season, some in the Pirates’ camp could even have their sights set on mounting a genuine top-half charge this time around. However, despite suffering their first defeat of the 2023/24 campaign last weekend as they were eventually hit with a 2-0 loss at the hands of Marseille, Eric Roy’s side will be seeking an immediate response here. Opening proceedings with back-to-back victories against Le Havre and Lens respectively, the Reds will be excited to make a return to the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Saturday afternoon. While Brest might have signed off last season with a 2-1 loss at home against this weekend’s guests on June 3rd, Roy’s men did gain a reputation for their continued success on home soil. Including a 3-1 romp against Toulouse, it should be highlighted that Saturday’s hosts mustered 15 points from their final six Ligue 1 contests in front of their own supporters.

As for the visitors, although Rennes might have opened the 2023/24 campaign with a major statement on August 13th as they cruised their way to a 5-1 romp against Metz, it is fair to say that Bruno Genesio’s side are seeking some recent stability. Missing out on what they would have billed as a golden chance last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate against Le Havre, the Brittany-based outfit have now played out a draw in back-to-back Ligue 1 appearances. With their sights set on claiming another top-four finish this time around, Rennes are also searching for some crucial defensive resolve. Continuing on from last season, Rennes are without a win from any of their last four top-flight showdowns. It should also be noted, with Saturday’s opponents seeing each of their previous three straight Ligue 1 meetings finish with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome this weekend.

Bet: Both teams to score at Brest vs Rennes 7/10 for Saturday’s Ligue 1 matchup @ Pribet