We’re into the final furlong now as we approach the last few games of the Ligue 1 season. French football has really come into its own since last August with a campaign full of exciting twists and turns at both ends of the table. Now, it’s all a case of seeing who can hold their nerve. Today, we’ll be taking a look at what should be an interesting clash between Rennes and Brest.
Rennes Form GuideA strong end to the campaign ensured that Rennes finished in the top four last season, and that’s exactly what they deserved. They continue to build as a club to the point where it’s hard not to take them seriously at this level. They’re fun to watch, they have an incredible fanbase, and they have a squad that is capable of beating just about anyone in the league.
After a 2-0 win at home to Marseille, Rennes fell to four straight losses in surprising fashion as they were beaten by Strasbourg, PSG, Monaco and Toulouse. They did, however, get back to winning ways with a 3-0 triumph on the road to Nantes.
Brest Form GuideStade Brestois 29 were not a million miles away from slipping into the relegation picture last season, and that’s worth remembering when you take a look at just how well they’ve looked thus far. Sure, there’s a bigger argument to be had about the state of the top flight as a whole, but Brest are looking like the kind of team who could really cause some problems in the title hunt for years to come.
Following a loss to Lens, Brest went on a three-game unbeaten run as they drew with Lille before defeating Lorient and Metz. Since then, however, they’ve slipped back into losing ways as they were beaten by Lyon and Monaco in quick succession.
Match PredictionBoth of these teams have a lot of talent on display but at various points throughout the campaign, their big issue has been consistency. Alas, we’re intrigued to see how they mesh together in a clash like this, with our official prediction for this one being an entertaining draw.
