Rennes – Brest: probable lineups, TV channel and time

Friday 17th January 2025 08:11 PM

Saturday January 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.Rennes welcomes Brest to Roazhon Park within the framework of the 18th day of Ligue 1. Discover here the probable line-ups, the TV channel and all the information necessary to follow this regional derby.

Rennes hosts Brest, Thursday January 18, at 7:00 p.m., in Roazhon Park, as part of the 18th day of Ligue 1

This match highlights two teams looking for points for very distinct reasons. Rennes, in bad shape this season, is desperate to move away from the red zone, while Brest, 11th in the championship, hopes to enter the top half of the standings. The stakes are therefore high for this duel, which could change the dynamic of one or the other of the formations.

The forms of the teams

Rennes is going through a complicated period. After finishing 2024 on a good note with victories against Angers (2-0) in Ligue 1 and Bordeaux (1-4) in the Coupe de France, the Rennais are struggling to confirm at the start of 2025. The team managed by Jorge Sampaoli remains on three consecutive defeats in all competitions. Beaten in Nice (3-2) and at home against Marseille (1-2), they occupy a worrying 14e placejust one point from the relegation zone. Last week, Rennes was eliminated in French Cup by Troyesresident of Ligue 2 (1-0), adding to the ambient frustration. This match against Brest represents an opportunity for the Rouge et Noir to get back into a regional derby.

For its part, Brest is having a slightly more comfortable season, but far from being free of difficulties. Currently 11th with 22 pointsthe Brestois are struggling to perform on the road, where they have already conceded 7 defeats this season. Their last away match, against Angers, ended in a setback (2-0). However, Brest was able to turn things around at home with an important victory against Lyon (2-1) in Ligue 1 and a qualification in Coupe de France against Nantes (2-1). These recent successes could provide positive momentum for the team led by Eric Roy.

The different absences

Rennes will have to deal with several notable absences. The substitute goalkeeper Alemdar and the defender Seidu are long-standing packages, while the attacker Meister left the club this winter. The future of Whomflagship summer recruit but in difficulty this season (1 goal in Ligue 1), remains unclear: injured and awaiting departure, his participation seems compromised. Another uncertainty, Rennes' top scorer Calimuendo (9 goals in all competitions) is under concussion protocol after missing the last Coupe de France match. Conversely, new winter recruits like the goalkeeper Sambawho replaced Mandanda as holder, and the midfielder Breathing could start this Thursday.

Brest faces major absences, particularly in defense. The frames The Cardinal et Coulibalyas well as Lockoare unavailable. The laterals Haïdara et The knees will also miss several weeks of competition. In the midfield, Martin is injured, while the recent return of Lees-Melouwho made an appearance in the Coupe de France, is good news. However, a start as a starter seems premature for the latter. In attack, AjorqueBrest's top scorer with 5 goals, will be one of the visitors' main weapons.

The probable compositions

The probable composition of Rennes: Samba – Assignon, Hateboer, Ostigard, Wooh, Truffert – Blas, Fofana (or James), Matusiwa, Gronbaek – Gouiri (or Kalimuendo).

The probable composition of Brest: Bizot – Zogbé, Chardonnet, Ndiaye, Lala – Camara, Fernandes, Magnetti – Doumbia – Ajorque, Baldé.

At what time and on which channel to watch Rennes – Brest?

The match between Rennes and Brest will be broadcast live on Thursday January 18, 2025from 19h00on DAZN 1. The complete TV program of the day can be found here.