Brest vs Reims: Team News, Lineups & Bold Predictions

Brest vs Reims: Team News, Lineups & Bold Predictions

Brest vs Reims Ligue 1

UEFA Champions League

Barcelona
FT
3 - 1
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Benfica
Raphinha - 1 (11')Lamine Yamal - 1 (27')Raphinha - 2 (42')
Nicolás Otamendi - 1 (13')
Match Date Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Match Time 17:45
Championship UEFA Champions League
Status FT
Barcelona
4
2
1
Benfica
WinsDrawsWins
March 11, 2025
Barcelona
3 - 1
Benfica
March 5, 2025
Benfica
0 - 1
Barcelona
January 21, 2025
Benfica
4 - 5
Barcelona
November 23, 2021
Barcelona
0 - 0
Benfica
September 29, 2021
Benfica
3 - 0
Barcelona
December 5, 2012
Barcelona
0 - 0
Benfica
October 2, 2012
Benfica
0 - 2
Barcelona
Barcelona 4-2-3-1
VS
Benfica 4-3-3
1 A. Trubin
26 S. Dahl
30 N. Otamendi
4 António Silva
44 Tomás Araújo
10 O. Kökçü
61 Florentino
8 F. Aursnes
21 A. Schjelderup
14 V. Pavlidis
17 K. Aktürkoğlu
9 R. Lewandowski
11 Raphinha
20 Dani Olmo
19 Lamine Yamal
8 Pedri
21 F. de Jong
3 Alejandro Balde
5 Iñigo Martínez
4 R. Araujo
23 J. Koundé
25 W. Szczęsny

Attack

6 Shots on Goal 2
9 Shots off Goal 3
20 Total Shots 8
5 Blocked Shots 3
13 Shots insidebox 5
7 Shots outsidebox 3
1 Corner Kicks 6
3 Offsides 9
650 Total passes 338
580 Passes accurate 265
89% Passes % 78%
2.52 expected_goals 0.74
-1.15 goals_prevented -1.15

Defence

4 Fouls 8
1 Goalkeeper Saves 3

Cards

0 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0

General

65% Ball Possession 35%
KO
KO
Raphinha
11'
Nicolás Otamendi
13'
Lamine Yamal
27'
Raphinha
42'
Raphinha
42'
António Silva
48'
Kerem Aktürkoğlu
56'
Andreas Schjelderup
56'
Dani Olmo
70'
R. Lewandowski
70'
Orkun Kökçü
70'
Florentino Luís
70'
F. de Jong
81'
Lamine Yamal
82'
Tomás Araújo
84'
Iñigo Martínez
87'
FT

UEFA Champions League

Stade Brest will be looking to continue their push for a top-half finish in Ligue 1 as they face Stade de Reims, a team battling relegation and struggling for form. Brest got back to winning ways last weekend, while Reims continue to struggle under new management.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2025, with kick-off at 4:15 PM UK / 12:15 PM US ET / 9:15 AM US PT.

How to Watch:

  • UK: Not televised (Ligue 1 Pass online)
  • US: beIN Sports (TV & online)

Let’s take a closer look at team news, predicted lineups, and a bold match prediction.

Brest Team News: Injury Concerns for Key Players

Brest have a few injury concerns ahead of this crucial encounter. Former Borussia Dortmund defender Soumaila Coulibaly remains a doubt, while key attackers Romain Del Castillo and Abdallah Sima are also questionable.

Brest Predicted Lineup (4-4-1-1)

GK: Bizot
DEF: Lala, Chardonnet, Le Cardinal, Haidara
MID: Pereira Lage, Lees-Melou, Magnetti, Sima
AM: Camara
ST: Ajorque

Unavailable Players:

  • Locko (Injured)
  • Salah (Injured)

Questionable:

  • Coulibaly (Injured)
  • Del Castillo (Injured)
  • Sima (Injured)
  • Balde (Injured)

Despite their injuries, Brest will be confident in their ability to secure three points at home.

Reims Team News: No Fresh Concerns

Stade de Reims do not have any new injury worries, but they are still missing some key players. Paris Saint-Germain loanee Gabriel Moscardo remains a doubt, while attackers Reda Khadra and Mohamed Daramy continue to be sidelined.

Reims Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

GK: Diouf
DEF: Sekine, Okumu, Gbane, Sergio Akieme
MID: Atangana, John Patrick
AM: Ito, Teuma, Nakamura
ST: Diakite

Unavailable Players:

  • Fofana (Injured)
  • Khadra (Injured)
  • Daramy (Injured)
  • Pefok (Injured)

Questionable:

  • Gabriel Moscardo (Injured)

With Reims’ attacking options limited, breaking down Brest’s defense could prove to be a major challenge.

Brest vs Reims: Match Prediction

Brest are coming off a strong 2-0 win over Angers, with goals from Abdallah Sima and Romain Faivre securing the victory. While their European and cup hopes have ended, they remain in contention for a strong league finish.

Meanwhile, Reims have struggled under new manager Samba Diawara, despite a surprising cup victory against Angers. They have since suffered consecutive league defeats to Monaco and Auxerre, highlighting their struggles in Ligue 1.

Prediction: Brest 2-0 Reims

With home advantage and superior form, Brest should be able to claim all three points.

Betting Tip: Brest to Win

FAQs

Where is the Brest vs Reims match being played?
The match will take place at Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest’s home stadium.

How can I watch Brest vs Reims in the UK?
The match will not be televised in the UK, but fans can watch it via Ligue 1 Pass online.

Who are the key players missing for Brest?
Brest are without Locko, Salah, and possibly Sima and Del Castillo due to injuries.

What are Reims’ biggest injury concerns?
Reims are missing Reda Khadra, Mohamed Daramy, and potentially Gabriel Moscardo.

What is Brest’s recent form?
Brest recently won 2-0 against Angers but have struggled in European and domestic cup competitions.

Who is the favorite to win the match?
Brest are favorites due to their home advantage and Reims’ poor form.