In this weekend’s early Ligue 1 kickoff, Brest and Rennes will face off at the Stade Francis-Le Ble. These two Brittany rivals are separated by just one point in the standings after three matches, making this clash an exciting one to watch.
Brest experienced their first defeat of the season in a 2-0 loss against Marseille last weekend. On the other hand, Rennes settled for a 2-2 draw against newly-promoted Le Havre. Both teams will be eager to secure a victory in this crucial encounter.
Although Brest has had a strong start to the season, it is expected that Rennes will prove themselves as the stronger side.
Our prediction is a 2-1 victory for Rennes, but Brest is expected to give them a tough challenge.
According to our tipster partners, this match is likely to see under 3.5 goals.
Moving on to the Saturday night fixture, table-toppers Monaco will host winless Lens at the Stade Louis-II.
Monaco has had an unbeaten start to the season, collecting seven points from a possible nine. In contrast, Lens has only managed to secure a single point so far.
Monaco recently played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Nantes, showcasing their attacking prowess. With their home advantage, they are expected to continue their unbeaten streak and secure another victory against Lens.
Our prediction for this match is a 2-1 win for Monaco, although Lens is expected to put up a strong fight.
According to our tipster partners, the match between Monaco and Lens will likely have under 3.5 goals.