What can we expect against Brest?

Sunday sees another derby at Roazhon Park. After facing a Nantes team fighting to stay in the league, Stade Rennais F.C. will this time welcome Stade Brestois 29, the surprise team of the championship and currently fighting for a place in the Champions League.

At the start of March, Stade Brestois saw their record 13-game unbeaten run in Ligue 1 snapped against RC Lens. Eric Roy's team were the best defenders in the league at the time, but have since looked less impressive, conceding 11 goals in their last 6 games (2 wins). Brest have also slipped down to 2nd place in the standings and have been overtaken by AS Monaco.

Although the momentum seems to be slowing, Brest still has some certainties. Top scorer (8) and top passer (7) for his team, Romain Del Castillo is having the best season of his career. Central defenders Brendan Chardonnet and Lilian Brassier have shown their worth in an athletic and intense team. In Ligue 1, Stade Brestois is the team that fights and wins the most duels. No doubt as a result, Brest is also the team that receives the most cards in the league.