Rennes vs Brest | Ligue 1 Preview & Betting Tips | 13 Dec 2025

This has all the ingredients of a lively Ligue 1 clash. Rennes are pushing to stay in the European conversation, while Brest are quietly picking up points and proving awkward opponents for anyone.

The atmosphere at Roazhon Park should be sharp, with the home crowd expecting a response after a heavy defeat last time out. Brest will travel with confidence, knowing they’ve enjoyed recent success in this fixture.

Rennes usually set up on the front foot with a possession-based approach, while Brest are happier sitting compact and breaking with purpose.

Rennes average 50% possession and nearly 13 shots per game, showing a willingness to commit numbers forward, especially at home.

Brest sit deeper on average, with just 44% possession, but they’re efficient when chances arrive and don’t shy away from physical battles, averaging more tackles and interceptions.

Rennes over the last ten: five wins, three draws and two defeats, scoring 16 and conceding 15, with three clean sheets. Results have been strong at home, though defensive lapses remain.

Brest have won four, drawn two and lost four, scoring 13 and conceding 16, also with three clean sheets. Form has been up and down but competitive.

Rennes at home average over two goals scored per game in their last ten at Roazhon Park, but they’ve also conceded regularly.

Brest away from home have struggled against top-half sides, conceding heavily on occasion, though they remain competitive.

Rennes create slightly more on expected goals, while Brest allow higher-quality chances.

The last five meetings have delivered goals and drama. Brest have won two, Rennes two, with one draw. Three of those five went over 3.5 goals.

Rennes should have the edge at home, but Brest have shown they can hurt them on the break.

Prediction: Rennes 2–1 Brest

Main pick: Rennes to win – home form and xG edge.

Value angle: Both teams to score – both defences concede regularly.