Tonight at 20:45 CEST, Stade Rennais will host FC Nantes to Roazhon Park for the latest edition of the Derby Breton. This is always a match full of local pride and is going to deliver scorching football.
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous 40 matches, Rennes have taken 20 wins, with Nantes taking 9, and 11 matches have resulted in draws. Worth mentioning is that Rennes have controlled recent encounters, taking 4 victories in the past 5 derbies, including a 3-0 victory away at Nantes in April 2024 and a 3-1 home win in October 2023.
Recent Form
Rennes: Third in Ligue 1 on 35 points (11 victories, 2 draws, 16 defeats), Rennes have been unbeaten at Roazhon Park in the last four home matches. They have netted 12 goals in winning those four, averaging a 3-goal-per-game ratio.
Nantes: Nantes have been poor away from home, losing 6 of their last 9 away matches in Ligue 1. Their last away win was a close 1-0 win over Clermont, which was deemed lucky.
Match Prediction
With Rennes' strong home record and Nantes' recent poor away record, Rennes are likely to win this encounter. A predicted scoreline of 2-0 in Rennes' direction indicates the potency of their attack and defense. Rennes have recorded clean sheets in 3 out of 4 recent matches and have scored in the net several times in each of their last four home matches.
⚽ Key Players to Watch
- Rennes: Ludovic Blas, who has provided 7 assists this season, has been instrumental to their attack.
- Nantes: Nantes have not had the best of times this season, but Moses Simon will be crucial in assisting them in breaching Rennes' defense.
Final Thoughts
Derby Breton is never one to be missed, and Rennes in good condition, will want to assert their dominance over their regional rivals. Nantes, however, will want to dampen the atmosphere and claim a valuable away victory.
Kick-off is at 20:45 CEST this evening. The supporters can expect a strained and emotional affair as the two clubs fight for dominance in Brittany.