Brest vs Reims: Team News, Lineups & Bold Predictions

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Barcelona

Lineups (4-3-3)

• 1 A. Trubin
• 44 Tomás Araújo
• 4 António Silva
• 30 N. Otamendi
• 26 S. Dahl
• 8 F. Aursnes
• 61 Florentino
• 10 O. Kökçü
• 17 K. Aktürkoğlu
• 14 V. Pavlidis
• 21 A. Schjelderup
coach: Bruno Lage

Subs

• 85 Renato Sanches
• 7 Z. Amdouni
• 19 A. Belotti
• 18 L. Barreiro
• 84 João Rêgo
• 24 Samuel Soares
• 81 A. Bajrami
• 60 Nuno Félix
• 64 Gonçalo Oliveira
• 9 Arthur Cabral
• 25 G. Prestianni
• 71 Leandro Santos

Benfica

Lineups (4-2-3-1)

• 25 W. Szczęsny
• 23 J. Koundé
• 4 R. Araujo
• 5 Iñigo Martínez
• 3 Alejandro Balde
• 21 F. de Jong
• 8 Pedri
• 19 Lamine Yamal
• 20 Dani Olmo
• 11 Raphinha
• 9 R. Lewandowski
Coach: H. Flick

Subs

• 6 Gavi
• 7 Ferran Torres
• 17 Marc Casadó
• 16 Fermín López
• 24 Eric García
• 32 Héctor Fort
• 35 Gerard Martín
• 10 Ansu Fati
• 13 Iñaki Peña
• 14 Pablo Torre
• 31 D. Kochen
• 18 Pau Víctor

Barcelona	Stats	Benfica
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
4	Fouls	8
1	Corner Kicks	6
3	Offsides	9
65%	Ball Possession	35%
0	Yellow Cards	1
0	Red Cards	0
1	Goalkeeper Saves	3
650	Total passes	338
580	Passes accurate	265
89%	Passes %	78%
2.52	expected_goals	0.74
-1	goals_prevented	-1

UEFA Champions League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
1	Liverpool	8	7	0	1	21
2	Barcelona	8	6	1	1	19
3	Arsenal	8	6	1	1	19
4	Inter	8	6	1	1	19
5	Atletico Madrid	8	6	0	2	18
6	Bayer Leverkusen	8	5	1	2	16
7	Lille	8	5	1	2	16
8	Aston Villa	8	5	1	2	16
9	Atalanta	8	4	3	1	15
10	Borussia Dortmund	8	5	0	3	15
11	Bayern München	8	5	0	3	15
12	Real Madrid	8	5	0	3	15
13	AC Milan	8	5	0	3	15
14	PSV Eindhoven	8	4	2	2	14
15	Paris Saint Germain	8	4	1	3	13
16	Benfica	8	4	1	3	13
17	Monaco	8	4	1	3	13
18	Stade Brestois 29	8	4	1	3	13
19	Feyenoord	8	4	1	3	13
20	Juventus	8	3	3	2	12
21	Celtic	8	3	3	2	12
22	Manchester City	8	3	2	3	11
23	Sporting CP	8	3	2	3	11
24	Club Brugge KV	8	3	2	3	11
25	Dinamo Zagreb	8	3	2	3	11
26	VfB Stuttgart	8	3	1	4	10
27	Shakhtar Donetsk	8	2	1	5	7
28	Bologna	8	1	3	4	6
29	FK Crvena Zvezda	8	2	0	6	6
30	Sturm Graz	8	2	0	6	6
31	Sparta Praha	8	1	1	6	4
32	RB Leipzig	8	1	0	7	3
33	Girona	8	1	0	7	3
34	Red Bull Salzburg	8	1	0	7	3
35	Slovan Bratislava	8	0	0	8	0
36	BSC Young Boys	8	0	0	8	0

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.

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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.