Bitesize Prediction: Brest vs Rennes – 19/10/24

Competition: Ligue 1

Market: Goal to be scored in both halves

Odds: 5/6 @ 1xBet

Two sides who are looking to find a route into the top-half of the Ligue 1 standings, Brest will welcome Rennes to the Stade Francis-Le Ble on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Brest might have opened the new campaign in the midst of a public struggle, the Pirates have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion. Heading into October’s international break with a routine 2-0 win at home against Le Havre, Eric Roy’s men have certainly turned a recent corner. In the midst of what has become a real Champions League fairytale and winning each of their opening two European showdowns by an aggregate score of 6-1, the Reds should find the mood in their camp at a real high. Despite signing off September with a shock 3-0 drumming at the hands of Auxerre, Brest have won each of their other four appearances across all competitions. Looking to find a route into the top-half of the Ligue 1 standings this weekend, Sunday’s hosts will also be excited by their continued success on home soil. Including a stellar 4-0 victory against St. Etienne on August 31st, Roy’s side have won their last four matchups at the Stade Francis-Le Ble by an aggregate score of 10-1.

As for the visitors, while Rennes might have got the new campaign underway with a thumping 3-0 win at home against Lyon on August 18th, Julien Stephan’s camp have largely come crashing back down to earth. Last seen heading into October’s international break with a 2-1 victory at the hands of Monaco, the Brittany-based outfit have registered just a single win from any of their previous six Ligue 1 appearances. Signing off September with a routine 3-1 drumming away at defending champions PSG, Sunday’s guests have continued to show some real struggles at the back. With their extended issues underlined by another 3-1 loss against Strasbourg on August 25th, Rennes could have another tough challenge on their hands this weekend. It should also be highlighted, including a 2-1 defeat against Reims last month, Stephan’s side have lost their first three Ligue 1 showdowns away from Roazhon Park by an aggregate score of 8-3. With Sunday’s opponents playing out a nine-goal thriller when they last met back on April 28th, we are expecting what could be another enjoyable contest here.

Bet: Goal to be scored in both halves at Brest vs Rennes 5/6 for Saturday’s Ligue 1 matchup @ 1xBet